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Martin County

Texas · 5,284 residents (2025 est.) · 914.956 sq mi
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Martin County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $93,734. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $174,800. It ranks in the top 5% of US counties for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 89%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,218
+10%since 2000
from 4,746 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6 / sq mi
+17%since 2009
from 5 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
37.3
+15%since 2000
from 32.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:5,284 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K5K6K1990201020202024Martin County
20245K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 54.2%(220)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 98.2%(428)
US avg: 6%
10 to 148.4%(440)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 1912.1%(629)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 242.5%(129)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3412%(625)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4415.3%(798)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5413.2%(691)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6413.2%(688)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 747.8%(408)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 842.1%(108)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1%(54)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$93,734
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,836 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,083
+175%since 2000
from $15,647 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
55.8%
+35.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.3%
−10.4 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.483
+15%since 2010
from 0.422 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing21.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing15.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance10.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Information9.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical7%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction5.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade4.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Education & health services3.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade2.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$174,800
+89%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$971
+71%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $311 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
78.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 74.1% in 2000
21.9% rent
Vacancy rate
7.6%
−13.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
17.6%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
−9%since 2009
from 2.1 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
91
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Martin County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic56.8%(2,696)
Black1.6%(74)
Hispanic / Latino40.6%(1,925)
Asian0.2%(8)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic45.1%(2,355)
Black2.8%(146)
Hispanic / Latino47.7%(2,488)
Asian0.1%(5)
Other4.3%(224)
Diversity Score
71
+9%since 2009
from 65 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
5
−65%since 2020
from 16 in 2020
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican43.6%(2,273)
Cuban1.1%(58)
Salvadoran0.4%(20)
Guatemalan0.3%(17)
Asian origin
Ancestry
Irish7.7%(400)
English7.6%(395)
German4.6%(238)
American2.9%(151)
French2.2%(117)
Scottish1.6%(81)
Russian0.4%(22)
Scotch-Irish0.2%(11)
Swiss0.2%(8)
Danish0.1%(4)
Welsh0.1%(4)
Dutch0.1%(3)
+ 2 more ancestry groups with data
Norwegian0.1%(3)
Italian0%(1)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.9%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.4%
+16.6 ptssince 2000
from 65.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.4 min
+70%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.0%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 88.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.7%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 4.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2011
from 60.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.2%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.6%
−28.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.3%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
41.7%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
9.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.5%
−45.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2012
from 15.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
17.1%
−54.3 ptssince 2013
from 71.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.2%
+18.8 ptssince 2017
from 64.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
68.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2016
from 63.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
29.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2016
from 31.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married34.1%(792)
Married50.7%(1,177)
Widowed7.5%(174)
Divorced7.6%(177)
Women 15+
Never married21.9%(396)
Married57.1%(1,033)
Widowed13.8%(249)
Divorced7.3%(132)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Martin County, Texas?

Martin County, Texas has about 5,218 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Martin County, Texas?

The typical household in Martin County, Texas earns about $93,734 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Martin County, Texas expensive?

In Martin County, Texas, the median home is worth about $174,800, and the typical rent is about $971 a month.

How educated are people in Martin County, Texas?

About 20.9% of adults age 25 and over in Martin County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Martin County, Texas?

About 8.3% of people in Martin County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Martin County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Martin County, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 262 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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