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MICROPOLITAN AREA · 2020 ACS

Martin Micro

Martin, TN · 1 counties · 32,902 residents · 580.353 sq mi
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Martin has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,488. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $97,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
32,902
−6%since 2000
from 34,895 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
57 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 60 / sq mi in 2000
Median age
39.0
+12%since 2000
from 34.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
32K33K33K34K35K1990201020202024Martin
202433K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 55%(1,643)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.3%(1,758)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 145.7%(1,877)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 198.6%(2,825)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 2410.4%(3,425)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3410.8%(3,541)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4410.6%(3,492)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5411.8%(3,895)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6413%(4,280)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7410.8%(3,542)
US avg: 10%
75 to 845.8%(1,907)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2.2%(717)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,488
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,008 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,841
+48%since 2000
from $15,408 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.1%
US avg: 10%
Information12%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$97,900
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$629
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $391 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.3%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 69.0% in 2000
35.7% rent
Afford Score
2.4
−1%since 2009
from 2.4 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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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%
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.5%(27,813)
Black7.9%(2,593)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(905)
Asian0.6%(192)
Other1.9%(626)
Segregation Score
29
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
Mexican1.7%(573)
Puerto Rican0.6%(197)
Cuban0.1%(29)
Salvadoran0.1%(17)
Peruvian0.1%(17)
Asian origin
Korean0.1%(26)
Chinese0.1%(19)
Japanese0.1%(17)
Pacific Islander origin
Samoan0%(3)
Ancestry
American34.4%(11,485)
English7.6%(2,537)
Irish7%(2,349)
German6.4%(2,120)
Scottish1.6%(541)
French1.2%(405)
Italian0.9%(305)
Polish0.6%(212)
Welsh0.6%(209)
Dutch0.5%(169)
Norwegian0.5%(166)
+ 18 more ancestry groups with data
British0.5%(164)
Swedish0.3%(104)
Portuguese0.1%(41)
Russian0.1%(38)
Croatian0.1%(29)
Czech0.1%(24)
Greek0.1%(24)
Danish0.1%(23)
Ukrainian0.1%(20)
Hungarian0%(14)
Turkish0%(14)
Lebanese0%(11)
Slovene0%(8)
Latvian0%(6)
RANKED:Largest American population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest Mexican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.3%
+17.0 ptssince 2000
from 70.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.2 min
+55%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 82.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−7.0 ptssince 2011
from 11.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.2%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 59.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.7%
−27.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
50.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.0%
−75.6 ptssince 2013
from 86.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married35.5%(4,815)
Married49.4%(6,707)
Widowed2.2%(293)
Divorced13%(1,767)
Women 15+
Never married29.9%(4,259)
Married46.3%(6,606)
Widowed10.7%(1,522)
Divorced13.2%(1,880)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Martin, TN?

Martin, TN has about 32,902 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Martin, TN?

The typical household in Martin, TN earns about $41,488 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 $97,900, and the typical rent is about $629 a month.

How educated are people in Martin, TN?

About 19.9% 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 19.9% 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 930 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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