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Martin, TN · 1 counties · 33,261 residents (2025 est.) · 580.353 sq mi
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Martin has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,880. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $151,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
33,016
−5%since 2000
from 34,895 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
57 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 60 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.3
+7%since 2000
from 34.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:33,261 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
32K33K33K34K35K1990201020202024Martin
202433K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,880
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,008 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,035
+82%since 2000
from $15,408 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.5%
+15.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.440
−9%since 2010
from 0.485 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing1%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$151,200
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$803
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $391 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 69.0% in 2000
33.7% rent
Vacancy rate
11.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.0%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.0%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
+32%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
59
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.7%(31,318)
Black6.9%(2,409)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(402)
Asian1.3%(461)
Other0%
Diversity Score21.9%(7,637)
Segregation Score0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.7%(27,970)
Black7.9%(2,597)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(1,007)
Asian1.4%(446)
Other3%(996)
Diversity Score34.3%(11,312)
Segregation Score35.7%(11,782)
Diversity Score
34
+57%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
36
+24%since 2020
from 29 in 2020
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.7%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.2%
+17.0 ptssince 2000
from 70.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
+53%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.2%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 82.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−7.7 ptssince 2011
from 11.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.1%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 59.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.2%
−22.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.3%
−41.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2012
from 16.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.2%
−77.4 ptssince 2013
from 86.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.3%
+16.2 ptssince 2017
from 69.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2016
from 98.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2016
from 1.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
In this metro

Principal cities

MartinCENTRAL11,060
What's inside

1 component county

Weakley CountyCENTRAL33,261
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Martin, TN?

Martin, TN has about 33,016 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Martin, TN?

The typical household in Martin, TN earns about $51,880 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Martin, TN expensive?

In Martin, TN, the median home is worth about $151,200, and the typical rent is about $803 a month.

How educated are people in Martin, TN?

About 22.7% of adults age 25 and over in Martin, TN hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Martin, TN?

About 19.0% of people in Martin, TN live below the federal poverty line.

Has Martin, TN grown since 1990?

Yes, Martin, TN has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,044 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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