U.S. County · Profile

Martin County

21.4KTotal Population
47Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-16.06%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Martin County has a population of 21,447 as of 2023. It is located in North Carolina.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Martin County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):4.4%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White52.3%11,217
Black or African American41.7%8,943
Hispanic or Latino4.4%944
Two or More Races4.2%901
Some Other Race1.0%214
Asian0.6%129
American Indian/Alaska Native0.1%21
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.1%21

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Martin County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$44,799
39.9% below national average
Per Capita Income
$25,769
32.8% below national average
Poverty Rate
20.5%
78.3% above national average
Median Age
46.7 years

Income & Poverty

$44,799Median Household Income
$25,769Per Capita Income
20.5%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$44,799$58,379
Families$59,691$69,880
Married-couple Families$59,691$66,854
Nonfamily Households$29,655$32,027

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Martin County, North Carolina.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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