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Martin County

Texas · 5,237 residents · 914.956 sq mi
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Martin County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $70,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $145,700.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 91%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,237
+10%since 2000
from 4,746 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 5 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.1
+8%since 2000
from 32.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K5K6K1990201020202024Martin County
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,000
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,836 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,242
+106%since 2000
from $15,647 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
47.6%
+27.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.2%
−8.5 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing25.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction13.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing11.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade2.6%
US avg: 10%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$145,700
+91%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$760
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $311 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.1% in 2000
25.6% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+31%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic56.8%(2,696)
Black1.6%(74)
Hispanic / Latino40.6%(1,925)
Asian0.2%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.9%(2,988)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic53.1%(2,780)
Black1.5%(81)
Hispanic / Latino43.1%(2,255)
Asian0.2%(9)
Other0.4%(20)
Diversity Score64.5%(3,376)
Segregation Score15.6%(817)
Diversity Score
64
+2%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
16
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.4%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.9%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 65.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.9%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.9 min
+21%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 88.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 4.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.1%
+5.6 ptssince 2011
from 60.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.9%
−29.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
48.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
7.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.2%
−63.2 ptssince 2013
from 71.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Compare Martin County to nearby counties

MARTIN COUNTY VS
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Income$54,360−22%
Home value$103,400−29%
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MARTIN COUNTY VS
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Income$69,649−1%
Home value$155,600+7%
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MARTIN COUNTY VS
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Income$92,874+33%
Home value$312,700+115%
Population187,855+3455%
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MARTIN COUNTY VS
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Income$72,242+3%
Home value$195,700+34%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Martin County, Texas?

Martin County, Texas has about 5,237 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Martin County, Texas earns about $70,000 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 $145,700, and the typical rent is about $760 a month.

How educated are people in Martin County, Texas?

About 19.4% 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 10.2% 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 281 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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