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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Martin County

North Carolina · 25,593 residents · 456.412 sq mi
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Martin County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,793. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $61,600. The poverty rate of 20.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 27% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

25,593
+2%since 1990
from 25,078 in 1990
1990 – 2025
56 / sq mi
+2%since 1990
from 55 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.7
+12%since 1990
from 34.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
21K22K24K25K26K1990201020202024Martin County
202422K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,793
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,995 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,102
+59%since 1990
from $9,486 in 1990
US average: $21,522
20.2%
−2.1 ptssince 1990
from 22.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$61,600
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $46,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$400
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $268 in 1990
US average: $602
71.8%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 68.8% in 1990
28.2% rent
2.1
−8%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic55%(13,781)
Black44.6%(11,197)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(61)
Asian0.2%(44)
Diversity Score62.6%(15,708)
2000
White, non-Hispanic51.8%(13,264)
Black45.1%(11,542)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(528)
Asian0.2%(61)
Diversity Score65%(16,641)
65
+4%since 1990
from 63 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.6%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 9.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
70.7%
+12.5 ptssince 1990
from 58.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.3%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 2.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.2 min
−11%since 1990
from 19.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Martin County, North Carolina?

Martin County, North Carolina has about 25,593 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Martin County, North Carolina?

The typical household in Martin County, North Carolina earns about $28,793 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Martin County, North Carolina expensive?

In Martin County, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $61,600, and the typical rent is about $400 a month.

How educated are people in Martin County, North Carolina?

About 11.6% of adults age 25 and over in Martin County, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Martin County, North Carolina?

About 20.2% of people in Martin County, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Martin County, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Martin County, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 515 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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