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Martin County

Population Demographics

As of 2025 the population of Martin County is 5,302. The population is expected to shrink to 5,285 by 2030 - a growth rate of -0.06%.

The median age of Martin County residents is 37.

The diversity index of Martin County is 75.6, meaning that there is a 76% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.

Housing and Income

The average household income in Martin County is $103,983 and projected to be $113,236 in 2030. Per capita income is $37,659, projected to be $41,699 in 2030. 2.45% of households – 130 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $874,037 and the average disposable income is $83,048.

There are 2,177 housing units in Martin County; 1,433 are owner-occupied, 487 are rented, and 257 are vacant. The average home value is $268,644, with 223 homes built in 2010 or later, and 124 built in 1939 or earlier.

Business and Workforce

There are 189 businesses in Martin County, employing 1,691 workers and pulling from a labor force of 2,284 age 16 and above. 945 workers commute into Martin County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:

1,339 residents both live and work in/around Martin County. The average travel time is 22.0 minutes. 22.26% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 5.3% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 1,883 drive alone, 282 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 94 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 25 residents work from home.

1,448 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 216 have associates degrees, 437 have bachelor’s degrees, and 211 hold a graduate or professional degree.