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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Martin County

Texas · 4,746 residents · 914.956 sq mi
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Martin County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,836. Population has declined 4% since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $50,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,746
−4%since 1990
from 4,956 in 1990
1990 – 2025
5 / sq mi
−4%since 1990
from 5 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.5
+5%since 1990
from 31.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K5K5K5K6K1990201020202024Martin County
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,836
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,596 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,647
+59%since 1990
from $9,867 in 1990
US average: $21,522
18.7%
−5.2 ptssince 1990
from 23.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$50,700
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$311
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $233 in 1990
US average: $602
74.1%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 72.4% in 1990
25.9% rent
1.6
−20%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic63.4%(3,141)
Black2.1%(102)
Hispanic / Latino39.6%(1,964)
Asian0.5%(26)
Diversity Score81.7%(4,050)
2000
White, non-Hispanic56.8%(2,696)
Black1.6%(74)
Hispanic / Latino40.6%(1,925)
Asian0.2%(8)
Diversity Score62.9%(2,988)
63
−23%since 1990
from 82 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.8%
+5.1 ptssince 1990
from 6.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
65.8%
+11.5 ptssince 1990
from 54.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.6%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 1.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.2 min
−15%since 1990
from 15.4 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, Texas?

Martin County, Texas has about 4,746 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Martin County, Texas earns about $31,836 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 $50,700, and the typical rent is about $311 a month.

How educated are people in Martin County, Texas?

About 11.8% 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 18.7% of people in Martin County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Martin County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Martin County, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 210 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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