Martin County, NC
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Martin County Overview
21,992
TOTAL POPULATION
10,172
MALE POPULATION
11,820
FEMALE POPULATION
86.06
MALES / 100 FEMALES
116.20
FEMALES / 100 MALES
46.7
MEDIAN AGE
2.9
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.3
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$25,769
PER CAPITA INCOME
$59,691
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$44,799
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
23.4%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
76.6¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,495
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.44
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
10,052
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
55.8%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
9.6%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Martin County Area Codes
Race in Martin County
The most populous races in Martin County are White / Caucasian (11,503 | 52.3%), Black / African American (9,171 | 41.7%), and Hispanic or Latino (959 | 4.4%).
| Race | # Population | % Population |
| Asian | 125 | 0.6% |
| Black / African American | 9,171 | 41.7% |
| Hawaiian / Pacific | 21 | 0.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 959 | 4.4% |
| Native / Alaskan | 18 | 0.1% |
| White / Caucasian | 11,503 | 52.3% |
| Two or more Races | 925 | 4.2% |
| Some other Race | 229 | 1.0% |
| Total | 21,992 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Martin County
The most populous ancestries reported in Martin County are American (3,149 | 14.3%), English (1,785 | 8.1%), Mexican (693 | 3.2%), Irish (608 | 2.8%), and German (527 | 2.4%), together accounting for 30.8% of all Martin County residents.
| Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
| African | 44 | 0.2% |
| Albanian | 6 | 0.0% |
| American | 3,149 | 14.3% |
| Arab | 29 | 0.1% |
| Belgian | 2 | 0.0% |
| Bermudan | 16 | 0.1% |
| Blackfeet | 2 | 0.0% |
| British | 72 | 0.3% |
| Burmese | 49 | 0.2% |
| Canadian | 41 | 0.2% |
| Celtic | 24 | 0.1% |
| Central American | 54 | 0.3% |
| Cherokee | 70 | 0.3% |
| Crow | 2 | 0.0% |
| Danish | 18 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 90 | 0.4% |
| Eastern European | 41 | 0.2% |
| English | 1,785 | 8.1% |
| European | 187 | 0.9% |
| Finnish | 15 | 0.1% |
| French | 131 | 0.6% |
| French Canadian | 85 | 0.4% |
| German | 527 | 2.4% |
| Greek | 2 | 0.0% |
| Hungarian | 2 | 0.0% |
| Indian (Asian) | 76 | 0.4% |
| Irish | 608 | 2.8% |
| Italian | 232 | 1.1% |
| Korean | 26 | 0.1% |
| Lumbee | 18 | 0.1% |
| Mexican | 693 | 3.2% |
| Native Hawaiian | 2 | 0.0% |
| Northern European | 15 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 12 | 0.1% |
| Osage | 1 | 0.0% |
| Peruvian | 12 | 0.1% |
| Polish | 40 | 0.2% |
| Puerto Rican | 143 | 0.6% |
| Russian | 3 | 0.0% |
| Salvadoran | 54 | 0.3% |
| Samoan | 34 | 0.2% |
| Scandinavian | 3 | 0.0% |
| Scotch-Irish | 155 | 0.7% |
| Scottish | 277 | 1.3% |
| South American | 12 | 0.1% |
| Subsaharan African | 44 | 0.2% |
| Swiss | 26 | 0.1% |
| Welsh | 33 | 0.2% |
| West Indian | 14 | 0.1% | View All 49 Rows |
Immigrants in Martin County
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Martin County came from Latin America (186 | 0.9%), Central America (176 | 0.8%), Mexico (140 | 0.6%), Asia (106 | 0.5%), and Eastern Asia (99 | 0.4%), together accounting for 3.2% of all Martin County residents.
| Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
| Africa | 18 | 0.1% |
| Asia | 106 | 0.5% |
| Barbados | 10 | 0.1% |
| Canada | 23 | 0.1% |
| Caribbean | 10 | 0.1% |
| Central America | 176 | 0.8% |
| China | 56 | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 99 | 0.4% |
| Eastern Europe | 2 | 0.0% |
| El Salvador | 36 | 0.2% |
| England | 22 | 0.1% |
| Europe | 44 | 0.2% |
| Germany | 12 | 0.1% |
| Greece | 2 | 0.0% |
| Hungary | 2 | 0.0% |
| Italy | 6 | 0.0% |
| Korea | 43 | 0.2% |
| Latin America | 186 | 0.9% |
| Mexico | 140 | 0.6% |
| Northern Europe | 22 | 0.1% |
| Philippines | 4 | 0.0% |
| South Eastern Asia | 7 | 0.0% |
| Southern Europe | 8 | 0.0% |
| Vietnam | 3 | 0.0% |
| Western Europe | 12 | 0.1% | View All 25 Rows |
Sex and Age in Martin County
Sex and Age in Martin County
The most populous age groups in Martin County are 55 to 59 Years (828 | 8.1%) for men and 65 to 69 Years (1,091 | 9.2%) for women.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 596 (5.9%) | 529 (4.5%) |
| 5 to 9 Years | 493 (4.9%) | 462 (3.9%) |
| 10 to 14 Years | 785 (7.7%) | 842 (7.1%) |
| 15 to 19 Years | 492 (4.8%) | 869 (7.3%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 527 (5.2%) | 378 (3.2%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 570 (5.6%) | 580 (4.9%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 556 (5.5%) | 598 (5.1%) |
| 35 to 39 Years | 423 (4.2%) | 816 (6.9%) |
| 40 to 44 Years | 609 (6.0%) | 560 (4.7%) |
| 45 to 49 Years | 585 (5.8%) | 637 (5.4%) |
| 50 to 54 Years | 658 (6.5%) | 733 (6.2%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 828 (8.1%) | 1,058 (8.9%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 768 (7.5%) | 689 (5.8%) |
| 65 to 69 Years | 794 (7.8%) | 1,091 (9.2%) |
| 70 to 74 Years | 647 (6.4%) | 641 (5.4%) |
| 75 to 79 Years | 593 (5.8%) | 655 (5.5%) |
| 80 to 84 Years | 111 (1.1%) | 381 (3.2%) |
| 85 Years and over | 137 (1.3%) | 301 (2.5%) |
| Total | 10,172 (100.0%) | 11,820 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Martin County
Median Family Size in Martin County
The median family size in Martin County is 2.94 persons per family, with single female/mother families (1,463 | 24.8%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.14 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (809 | 13.7%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.47 persons per family.
| Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
| Married-Couple | 3,616 (61.4%) | 2.96 |
| Single Male/Father | 809 (13.7%) | 2.47 |
| Single Female/Mother | 1,463 (24.8%) | 3.14 |
| Total Families | 5,888 (100.0%) | 2.94 |
Median Household Size in Martin County
The median household size in Martin County is 2.34 persons per household, with single female/mother households (1,463 | 15.7%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.49 persons per household. non-family households (3,444 | 36.9%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.12 persons per household.
| Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
| Married-Couple | 3,616 (38.8%) | 2.98 |
| Single Male/Father | 809 (8.7%) | 2.60 |
| Single Female/Mother | 1,463 (15.7%) | 3.49 |
| Non-family | 3,444 (36.9%) | 1.12 |
| Total Households | 9,332 (100.0%) | 2.34 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Martin County
Out of a total of 9,332 households in Martin County, 5,888 (63.1%) are family households, while 3,444 (36.9%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 3,181, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 3,055.
| Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
| 1-Person Households | - | 3,055 (32.7%) |
| 2-Person Households | 3,181 (34.1%) | 365 (3.9%) |
| 3-Person Households | 1,250 (13.4%) | 9 (0.1%) |
| 4-Person Households | 709 (7.6%) | 15 (0.2%) |
| 5-Person Households | 544 (5.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6-Person Households | 42 (0.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 7+ Person Households | 162 (1.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 5,888 (63.1%) | 3,444 (36.9%) |
Female Fertility in Martin County
Fertility by Age in Martin County
Average fertility rate in Martin County is 54.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 158.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 96.9% of all women with births.
| Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| 15 to 19 years | 6 (2.4%) | 7.0 |
| 20 to 34 years | 246 (96.9%) | 158.0 |
| 35 to 50 years | 2 (0.8%) | 1.0 |
| Total | 254 (100.0%) | 54.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Martin County
40.6% of women with births (254) in Martin County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
| Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 6 (100.0%) |
| 20 to 34 years | 101 (41.1%) | 145 (58.9%) |
| 35 to 50 years | 2 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 103 (40.6%) | 151 (59.5%) |
Fertility by Education in Martin County
Average fertility rate in Martin County is 54.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 127.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 16.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma represent 54.3% of all women with births.
| Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| Less than High School | 15 (5.9%) | 16.0 |
| High School Diploma | 138 (54.3%) | 113.0 |
| College or Associate's Degree | 53 (20.9%) | 34.0 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 21 (8.3%) | 29.0 |
| Graduate Degree | 27 (10.6%) | 127.0 |
| Total | 254 (100.0%) | 54.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Martin County
59.5% of women with births in Martin County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
| Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
| Less than High School | 9 (60.0%) | 6 (40.0%) |
| High School Diploma | 0 (0.0%) | 138 (100.0%) |
| College or Associate's Degree | 53 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Bachelor's Degree | 21 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Graduate Degree | 20 (74.1%) | 7 (25.9%) |
| Total | 103 (40.6%) | 151 (59.5%) |
Income in Martin County
Income Overview in Martin County
Per Capita Income in Martin County is $25,769, while median incomes of families and households are $59,691 and $44,799 respectively.
| Characteristic | Number | Measure |
| Per Capita Income | 21,992 | $25,769 |
| Median Family Income | 5,888 | $59,691 |
| Mean Family Income | 5,888 | $69,880 |
| Median Household Income | 9,332 | $44,799 |
| Mean Household Income | 9,332 | $58,379 |
| Income Deficit | 5,888 | $10,495 |
| Wage / Income Gap (%) | 21,992 | 23.43% |
| Wage / Income Gap ($) | 21,992 | 76.57¢ per $1 |
| Gini / Inequality Index | 21,992 | 0.44 |
Earnings by Sex in Martin County
Average Earnings in Martin County are $31,491, $37,598 for men and $28,790 for women, a difference of 23.4%.
| Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
| Male | 4,790 (48.2%) | $37,598 |
| Female | 5,141 (51.8%) | $28,790 |
| Total | 9,931 (100.0%) | $31,491 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Martin County
The most common earnings brackets in Martin County are $55,000 to $64,999 for men (455 | 9.5%) and $35,000 to $39,999 for women (442 | 8.6%).
| Income | Male | Female |
| $2,499 or less | 220 (4.6%) | 306 (5.9%) |
| $2,500 to $4,999 | 123 (2.6%) | 193 (3.7%) |
| $5,000 to $7,499 | 240 (5.0%) | 402 (7.8%) |
| $7,500 to $9,999 | 159 (3.3%) | 199 (3.9%) |
| $10,000 to $12,499 | 186 (3.9%) | 191 (3.7%) |
| $12,500 to $14,999 | 174 (3.6%) | 152 (3.0%) |
| $15,000 to $17,499 | 169 (3.5%) | 320 (6.2%) |
| $17,500 to $19,999 | 66 (1.4%) | 123 (2.4%) |
| $20,000 to $22,499 | 163 (3.4%) | 130 (2.5%) |
| $22,500 to $24,999 | 186 (3.9%) | 268 (5.2%) |
| $25,000 to $29,999 | 343 (7.2%) | 393 (7.6%) |
| $30,000 to $34,999 | 233 (4.9%) | 379 (7.4%) |
| $35,000 to $39,999 | 403 (8.4%) | 442 (8.6%) |
| $40,000 to $44,999 | 317 (6.6%) | 387 (7.5%) |
| $45,000 to $49,999 | 309 (6.5%) | 211 (4.1%) |
| $50,000 to $54,999 | 129 (2.7%) | 353 (6.9%) |
| $55,000 to $64,999 | 455 (9.5%) | 361 (7.0%) |
| $65,000 to $74,999 | 323 (6.7%) | 93 (1.8%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 390 (8.1%) | 146 (2.8%) |
| $100,000+ | 202 (4.2%) | 92 (1.8%) |
| Total | 4,790 (100.0%) | 5,141 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Martin County
Average earnings in Martin County are $39,644 for men and $31,098 for women, a difference of 21.6%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $62,754, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $31,034. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $42,872, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $20,151.
| Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
| Less than High School | $31,034 | $36,147 |
| High School Diploma | $31,728 | $20,151 |
| College or Associate's Degree | $43,991 | $27,219 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $62,754 | $42,872 |
| Graduate Degree | - | - |
| Total | $39,644 | $31,098 |
Family Income in Martin County
Family Income Brackets in Martin County
According to the Martin County family income data, there are 1,360 families falling into the $75,000 to $99,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 23.1% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 130 families (2.2%) belonging to this category.
| Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
| Less than $10,000 | 342 | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 130 | 2.2% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 489 | 8.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 606 | 10.3% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 995 | 16.9% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 924 | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 1,360 | 23.1% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 595 | 10.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 294 | 5.0% |
| $200,000+ | 153 | 2.6% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Martin County
4-person families (568 | 9.7%) account for the highest median family income in Martin County with $90,735 per family, while 2-person families (3,390 | 57.6%) have the highest median income of $25,241 per family member.
| Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
| 2-Person Families | 3,390 (57.6%) | $50,482 |
| 3-Person Families | 1,307 (22.2%) | $69,189 |
| 4-Person Families | 568 (9.7%) | $90,735 |
| 5-Person Families | 499 (8.5%) | $0 |
| 6-Person Families | 34 (0.6%) | $0 |
| 7+ Person Families | 90 (1.5%) | $81,058 |
| Total | 5,888 (100.0%) | $59,691 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Martin County
The median family income in Martin County is $59,691, with families comprising 3+ earners (436) having the highest median family income of $110,227, while families with no earners (1,303) have the lowest median family income of $30,331, accounting for 7.4% and 22.1% of families, respectively.
| Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
| No Earners | 1,303 (22.1%) | $30,331 |
| 1 Earner | 2,294 (39.0%) | $49,702 |
| 2 Earners | 1,855 (31.5%) | $82,983 |
| 3+ Earners | 436 (7.4%) | $110,227 |
| Total | 5,888 (100.0%) | $59,691 |
Household Income in Martin County
Household Income Brackets in Martin County
With 1,586 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Martin County, accounting for 17.0% of all households. In contrast, only 177 households (1.9%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Less than $10,000 | 681 | 7.3% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 700 | 7.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 1,017 | 10.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 1,176 | 12.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 1,540 | 16.5% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 1,586 | 17.0% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 1,502 | 16.1% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 663 | 7.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 299 | 3.2% |
| $200,000+ | 177 | 1.9% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Martin County
The median household income in Martin County is $44,799, with the highest median household income of $58,992 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 3,447 households (36.9%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 137 households (1.5%) in this group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
| 15 to 24 Years | 137 (1.5%) | $0 |
| 25 to 44 Years | 2,156 (23.1%) | $43,738 |
| 45 to 64 Years | 3,447 (36.9%) | $58,992 |
| 65+ Years | 3,592 (38.5%) | $35,993 |
| Total | 9,332 (100.0%) | $44,799 |
Poverty in Martin County
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Martin County
With 17.8% poverty level for males and 22.8% for females among the residents of Martin County, 12 to 14 year old males and 15 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 256 males (54.9%) and 105 females (55.6%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 167 (30.8%) | 103 (22.3%) |
| 5 Years | 12 (8.3%) | 67 (48.9%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 222 (37.5%) | 163 (26.2%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 256 (54.9%) | 195 (42.6%) |
| 15 Years | 4 (4.9%) | 105 (55.6%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 31 (16.2%) | 26 (9.0%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 141 (19.0%) | 143 (18.6%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 217 (19.3%) | 272 (23.1%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 219 (21.2%) | 397 (28.8%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 65 (5.2%) | 222 (16.3%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 219 (13.8%) | 273 (15.7%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 132 (9.3%) | 302 (17.5%) |
| 75 Years and over | 87 (11.2%) | 385 (29.3%) |
| Total | 1,772 (17.8%) | 2,653 (22.8%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Martin County
According to the poverty statistics in Martin County, males aged 15 years and females aged 16 and 17 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 95.1% of males and 91.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 376 (69.2%) | 360 (77.7%) |
| 5 Years | 133 (91.7%) | 70 (51.1%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 370 (62.5%) | 460 (73.8%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 210 (45.1%) | 263 (57.4%) |
| 15 Years | 77 (95.1%) | 84 (44.4%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 161 (83.9%) | 262 (91.0%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 602 (81.0%) | 626 (81.4%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 909 (80.7%) | 906 (76.9%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 813 (78.8%) | 979 (71.2%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 1,178 (94.8%) | 1,142 (83.7%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 1,365 (86.2%) | 1,468 (84.3%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 1,291 (90.7%) | 1,423 (82.5%) |
| 75 Years and over | 693 (88.8%) | 927 (70.7%) |
| Total | 8,178 (82.2%) | 8,970 (77.2%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Martin County
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Martin County show that 11.6% or 421 of the total 3,616 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 71.5%, comprising of 241 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 4.9%, which includes 39 families.
| Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
| No Children | 2,323 (94.8%) | 128 (5.2%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 763 (95.1%) | 39 (4.9%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 96 (28.5%) | 241 (71.5%) |
| 5 or more Children | 13 (50.0%) | 13 (50.0%) |
| Total | 3,195 (88.4%) | 421 (11.6%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Martin County
According to the poverty data in Martin County, 12.1% or 98 single-father households and 33.0% or 482 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 25 households (45.5%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 37 households (54.4%) falling below the poverty line.
| Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
| No Children | 8 (1.5%) | 50 (9.2%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 65 (32.2%) | 387 (46.4%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 25 (45.5%) | 37 (54.4%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 8 (42.1%) |
| Total | 98 (12.1%) | 482 (33.0%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Martin County
The poverty data for Martin County shows that 421 of the married-couple family households (11.6%) and 580 of the single-parent households (25.5%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 241 households (71.5%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 62 household (50.4%) living below poverty.
| Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
| No Children | 128 (5.2%) | 58 (5.3%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 39 (4.9%) | 452 (43.6%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 241 (71.5%) | 62 (50.4%) |
| 5 or more Children | 13 (50.0%) | 8 (42.1%) |
| Total | 421 (11.6%) | 580 (25.5%) |
Employment Characteristics in Martin County
Employment by Class of Employer in Martin County
Among the 8,885 employed individuals in Martin County, private company employees (5,870 | 66.1%), local government employees (844 | 9.5%), and state government employees (721 | 8.1%) make up the most common classes of employment.
| Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
| Private Company Employees | 5,870 | 66.1% |
| Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 211 | 2.4% |
| Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 554 | 6.2% |
| Not-for-profit Organizations | 591 | 6.7% |
| Local Government Employees | 844 | 9.5% |
| State Government Employees | 721 | 8.1% |
| Federal Government Employees | 86 | 1.0% |
| Unpaid Family Workers | 8 | 0.1% |
| Total | 8,885 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Martin County
According to the labor force statistics for Martin County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (18,014), 55.8% or 10,052 individuals are in the labor force, with 9.6% or 965 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 93.3% or 844 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 42.9% or 249 of them being unemployed.
| Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| 16 to 19 Years | 581 (53.3%) | 249 (42.9%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 844 (93.3%) | 222 (26.3%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 952 (82.8%) | 116 (12.2%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 986 (85.4%) | 10 (1.0%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 2,049 (85.1%) | 123 (6.0%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 2,030 (77.7%) | 39 (1.9%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 1,034 (54.8%) | 107 (10.3%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 745 (51.1%) | 25 (3.4%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 654 (20.6%) | 59 (9.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 181 (8.3%) | 21 (11.7%) |
| Total | 10,052 (55.8%) | 965 (9.6%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Martin County
According to labor force statistics for Martin County, 73.1% of individuals (7,798) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (10,668) are in the labor force, with 5.4% or 421 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of high school diploma, with 77.9% or 2,398 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 9.0% or 216 of them being unemployed.
| Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| Less than High School | 912 (66.0%) | 91 (6.6%) |
| High School Diploma | 2,398 (77.9%) | 277 (9.0%) |
| College / Associate Degree | 3,165 (70.5%) | 189 (4.2%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 1,322 (76.9%) | 10 (0.6%) |
| Total | 7,798 (73.1%) | 576 (5.4%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Martin County
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Martin County are Community & Social Service (848 | 9.3%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (753 | 8.3%), Management (694 | 7.6%), Education Instruction & Library (523 | 5.8%), and Health Technologists (416 | 4.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Martin County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (89.6%), Life, Physical & Social Science (85.0%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (75.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), Legal Services & Support (100.0%), and Education Instruction & Library (90.8%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Management | 387 (55.8%) | 307 (44.2%) |
| Business & Financial | 70 (62.5%) | 42 (37.5%) |
| Computers, Engineering & Science | 203 (75.5%) | 66 (24.5%) |
| Computers & Mathematics | 0 (0.0%) | 36 (100.0%) |
| Architecture & Engineering | 95 (89.6%) | 11 (10.4%) |
| Life, Physical & Social Science | 108 (85.0%) | 19 (15.0%) |
| Community & Social Service | 122 (14.4%) | 726 (85.6%) |
| Education, Arts & Media | 48 (21.4%) | 176 (78.6%) |
| Legal Services & Support | 0 (0.0%) | 46 (100.0%) |
| Education Instruction & Library | 48 (9.2%) | 475 (90.8%) |
| Arts, Media & Entertainment | 26 (47.3%) | 29 (52.7%) |
| Health Diagnosing & Treating | 148 (19.7%) | 605 (80.3%) |
| Health Technologists | 87 (20.9%) | 329 (79.1%) |
| Total (Category) | 930 (34.7%) | 1,746 (65.2%) |
| Total (Overall) | 4,332 (47.7%) | 4,752 (52.3%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Martin County are Food Preparation & Serving (875 | 9.6%), Cleaning & Maintenance (463 | 5.1%), Healthcare Support (438 | 4.8%), Security & Protection (242 | 2.7%), and Personal Care & Service (213 | 2.3%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Martin County, the most male-oriented occupations are Cleaning & Maintenance (72.6%), Firefighting & Prevention (58.8%), and Security & Protection (58.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (88.3%), Healthcare Support (84.9%), and Food Preparation & Serving (48.1%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Healthcare Support | 66 (15.1%) | 372 (84.9%) |
| Security & Protection | 142 (58.7%) | 100 (41.3%) |
| Firefighting & Prevention | 47 (58.8%) | 33 (41.2%) |
| Law Enforcement | 95 (58.6%) | 67 (41.4%) |
| Food Preparation & Serving | 454 (51.9%) | 421 (48.1%) |
| Cleaning & Maintenance | 336 (72.6%) | 127 (27.4%) |
| Personal Care & Service | 25 (11.7%) | 188 (88.3%) |
| Total (Category) | 1,023 (45.9%) | 1,208 (54.1%) |
| Total (Overall) | 4,332 (47.7%) | 4,752 (52.3%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Martin County are Office & Administration (1,083 | 11.9%), and Sales & Related (526 | 5.8%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Sales & Related | 293 (55.7%) | 233 (44.3%) |
| Office & Administration | 127 (11.7%) | 956 (88.3%) |
| Total (Category) | 420 (26.1%) | 1,189 (73.9%) |
| Total (Overall) | 4,332 (47.7%) | 4,752 (52.3%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Martin County are Construction & Extraction (525 | 5.8%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (297 | 3.3%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (167 | 1.8%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 167 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Construction & Extraction | 310 (59.1%) | 215 (40.9%) |
| Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 293 (98.7%) | 4 (1.3%) |
| Total (Category) | 770 (77.9%) | 219 (22.1%) |
| Total (Overall) | 4,332 (47.7%) | 4,752 (52.3%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Martin County are Production (648 | 7.1%), Transportation (488 | 5.4%), and Material Moving (443 | 4.9%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Production | 455 (70.2%) | 193 (29.8%) |
| Transportation | 416 (85.3%) | 72 (14.7%) |
| Material Moving | 318 (71.8%) | 125 (28.2%) |
| Total (Category) | 1,189 (75.3%) | 390 (24.7%) |
| Total (Overall) | 4,332 (47.7%) | 4,752 (52.3%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Martin County
Employment Industries in Martin County
The major employment industries in Martin County include Health Care & Social Assistance (1,730 | 19.0%), Manufacturing (1,352 | 14.9%), Educational Services (946 | 10.4%), Retail Trade (873 | 9.6%), and Accommodation & Food Services (868 | 9.6%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Martin County
The Martin County industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (97.9%), and Transportation & Warehousing (73.3%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Professional & Scientific (91.5%), Health Care & Social Assistance (83.4%), and Finance & Insurance (72.1%).
| Industry | Male | Female |
| Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 510 (97.9%) | 11 (2.1%) |
| Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 7 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Construction | 395 (61.5%) | 247 (38.5%) |
| Manufacturing | 888 (65.7%) | 464 (34.3%) |
| Wholesale Trade | 57 (58.2%) | 41 (41.8%) |
| Retail Trade | 508 (58.2%) | 365 (41.8%) |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 329 (73.3%) | 120 (26.7%) |
| Utilities | 25 (67.6%) | 12 (32.4%) |
| Information | 48 (36.9%) | 82 (63.1%) |
| Finance & Insurance | 69 (27.9%) | 178 (72.1%) |
| Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 66 (65.3%) | 35 (34.6%) |
| Professional & Scientific | 13 (8.5%) | 140 (91.5%) |
| Enterprise Management | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Administrative & Support | 99 (47.4%) | 110 (52.6%) |
| Educational Services | 290 (30.7%) | 656 (69.3%) |
| Health Care & Social Assistance | 287 (16.6%) | 1,443 (83.4%) |
| Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 19 (61.3%) | 12 (38.7%) |
| Accommodation & Food Services | 431 (49.6%) | 437 (50.3%) |
| Public Administration | 182 (36.5%) | 317 (63.5%) |
| Total | 4,332 (47.7%) | 4,752 (52.3%) |
Education in Martin County
School Enrollment in Martin County
The most common levels of schooling among the 4,251 students in Martin County are middle school (1,248 | 29.4%), high school (1,148 | 27.0%), and elementary school (822 | 19.3%).
| School Level | # Students | % Students |
| Nursery / Preschool | 263 | 6.2% |
| Kindergarten | 248 | 5.8% |
| Elementary School | 822 | 19.3% |
| Middle School | 1,248 | 29.4% |
| High School | 1,148 | 27.0% |
| College / Undergraduate | 486 | 11.4% |
| Graduate / Professional | 36 | 0.9% |
| Total | 4,251 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Martin County
Out of a total of 4,251 students who are enrolled in schools in Martin County, 442 (10.4%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 3,809 (89.6%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 40 (29.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 137 (98.6% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
| Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
| 3 to 4 Year Olds | 212 (90.6%) | 22 (9.4%) |
| 5 to 9 Year Old | 647 (77.1%) | 192 (22.9%) |
| 10 to 14 Year Olds | 1,551 (95.3%) | 76 (4.7%) |
| 15 to 17 Year Olds | 693 (93.4%) | 49 (6.6%) |
| 18 to 19 Year Olds | 334 (96.0%) | 14 (4.0%) |
| 20 to 24 Year Olds | 135 (73.4%) | 49 (26.6%) |
| 25 to 34 Year Olds | 137 (98.6%) | 2 (1.4%) |
| 35 Years and over | 98 (71.0%) | 40 (29.0%) |
| Total | 3,809 (89.6%) | 442 (10.4%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Martin County
Education (854 | 33.6%), science & technology (384 | 15.1%), business (291 | 11.5%), bio, nature & agricultural (138 | 5.4%), and visual & performing arts (126 | 5.0%) are the most common fields of study among 2,539 individuals in Martin County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
| Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
| Computers & Mathematics | 72 | 2.8% |
| Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 138 | 5.4% |
| Physical & Health Sciences | 5 | 0.2% |
| Psychology | 122 | 4.8% |
| Social Sciences | 117 | 4.6% |
| Engineering | 30 | 1.2% |
| Multidisciplinary Studies | 0 | 0.0% |
| Science & Technology | 384 | 15.1% |
| Business | 291 | 11.5% |
| Education | 854 | 33.6% |
| Literature & Languages | 82 | 3.2% |
| Liberal Arts & History | 103 | 4.1% |
| Visual & Performing Arts | 126 | 5.0% |
| Communications | 92 | 3.6% |
| Arts & Humanities | 123 | 4.8% |
| Total | 2,539 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Martin County
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Martin County
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Martin County are males with 3 vehicles (1,416, accounting for 33.1%) and females with 3 vehicles (1,050, making up 30.7%).
| Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
| No Vehicle | 197 (4.6%) | 161 (3.5%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 574 (13.4%) | 1,355 (29.4%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 1,186 (27.8%) | 1,244 (27.0%) |
| 3 Vehicles | 1,416 (33.1%) | 1,050 (22.8%) |
| 4 Vehicles | 567 (13.3%) | 458 (9.9%) |
| 5 or more Vehicles | 333 (7.8%) | 340 (7.4%) |
| Total | 4,273 (100.0%) | 4,608 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Martin County
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Martin County are 10 to 14 minutes (1,172 commuters, 14.1%), 15 to 19 minutes (1,134 commuters, 13.7%), and 45 to 59 minutes (1,074 commuters, 12.9%).
| Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 608 | 7.3% |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 928 | 11.2% |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 1,172 | 14.1% |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 1,134 | 13.7% |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 478 | 5.8% |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 591 | 7.1% |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 1,060 | 12.8% |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 358 | 4.3% |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 389 | 4.7% |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 1,074 | 12.9% |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 416 | 5.0% |
| 90 or more Minutes | 99 | 1.2% |
Commute Time by Sex in Martin County
The most common commute times in Martin County are 30 to 34 minutes (633 commuters, 16.1%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (649 commuters, 14.8%) for females.
| Commute Time | Male | Female |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 163 (4.2%) | 445 (10.2%) |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 407 (10.4%) | 521 (11.9%) |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 605 (15.4%) | 567 (13.0%) |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 485 (12.3%) | 649 (14.8%) |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 182 (4.6%) | 296 (6.8%) |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 299 (7.6%) | 292 (6.7%) |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 633 (16.1%) | 427 (9.8%) |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 174 (4.4%) | 184 (4.2%) |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 185 (4.7%) | 204 (4.7%) |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 497 (12.7%) | 577 (13.2%) |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 246 (6.3%) | 170 (3.9%) |
| 90 or more Minutes | 53 (1.3%) | 46 (1.1%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Martin County
The most frequent times of departure to work in Martin County are 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (765, 19.5%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (803, 18.3%) for females.
| Time of Departure | Male | Female |
| 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 496 (12.6%) | 197 (4.5%) |
| 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 161 (4.1%) | 72 (1.6%) |
| 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 318 (8.1%) | 160 (3.6%) |
| 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 765 (19.5%) | 174 (4.0%) |
| 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 419 (10.7%) | 366 (8.4%) |
| 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 303 (7.7%) | 533 (12.2%) |
| 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 480 (12.2%) | 803 (18.3%) |
| 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 189 (4.8%) | 567 (13.0%) |
| 8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 82 (2.1%) | 131 (3.0%) |
| 9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 56 (1.4%) | 211 (4.8%) |
| 10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 168 (4.3%) | 115 (2.6%) |
| 11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 99 (2.3%) |
| 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 104 (2.6%) | 677 (15.5%) |
| 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 388 (9.9%) | 273 (6.2%) |
| Total | 3,929 (100.0%) | 4,378 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Martin County
Occupancy by Ownership in Martin County
Of the total 9,332 dwellings in Martin County, owner-occupied units account for 6,212 (66.6%), while renter-occupied units make up 3,120 (33.4%).
| Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Owner Occupied Housing Units | 6,212 | 66.6% |
| Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 3,120 | 33.4% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units | 9,332 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Martin County
| Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| 1-Person Household | 3,055 | 32.7% |
| 2-Person Household | 3,546 | 38.0% |
| 3-Person Household | 1,259 | 13.5% |
| 4+ Person Household | 1,472 | 15.8% |
| Total Housing Units | 9,332 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Martin County
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1-Person Household | 1,956 (64.0%) | 1,099 (36.0%) |
| 2-Person Household | 2,631 (74.2%) | 915 (25.8%) |
| 3-Person Household | 810 (64.3%) | 449 (35.7%) |
| 4+ Person Household | 815 (55.4%) | 657 (44.6%) |
| Total Housing Units | 6,212 (66.6%) | 3,120 (33.4%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Martin County
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than High School | 1,049 (61.4%) | 660 (38.6%) |
| High School Diploma | 1,713 (60.6%) | 1,116 (39.5%) |
| College/Associate Degree | 2,304 (68.6%) | 1,053 (31.4%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 1,146 (79.7%) | 291 (20.3%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Martin County
| Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Under 35 Years | 990 | 10.6% |
| 35 to 44 Years | 1,303 | 14.0% |
| 45 to 54 Years | 1,488 | 16.0% |
| 55 to 64 Years | 1,959 | 21.0% |
| 65 to 74 Years | 2,107 | 22.6% |
| 75 to 84 Years | 1,147 | 12.3% |
| 85 Years and Over | 338 | 3.6% |
| Total | 9,332 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Martin County
Median Income by Occupancy in Martin County
| Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
| Owner-Occupied | 6,212 (66.6%) | $54,137 |
| Renter-Occupied | 3,120 (33.4%) | $33,795 |
| Average | 9,332 (100.0%) | $44,799 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Martin County
| Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $5,000 | 147 (2.4%) | 253 (8.1%) |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 136 (2.2%) | 143 (4.6%) |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 374 (6.0%) | 322 (10.3%) |
| $15,000 to $19,999 | 313 (5.0%) | 336 (10.8%) |
| $20,000 to $24,999 | 305 (4.9%) | 59 (1.9%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 647 (10.4%) | 527 (16.9%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 916 (14.7%) | 626 (20.1%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 1,120 (18.0%) | 471 (15.1%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 1,179 (19.0%) | 322 (10.3%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 624 (10.1%) | 39 (1.3%) |
| $150,000 or more | 451 (7.3%) | 22 (0.7%) |
| Total | 6,212 (100.0%) | 3,120 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Martin County
| Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $300 | 568 (9.1%) | 193 (6.2%) |
| $300 to $499 | 1,506 (24.2%) | 342 (11.0%) |
| $500 to $799 | 1,290 (20.8%) | 966 (31.0%) |
| $800 to $999 | 968 (15.6%) | 730 (23.4%) |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 1,303 (21.0%) | 361 (11.6%) |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 370 (6.0%) | 50 (1.6%) |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 144 (2.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 14 (0.2%) | 4 (0.1%) |
| $3,000 or more | 49 (0.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 6,212 (100.0%) | 3,120 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Martin County
Housing Structures in Martin County
| Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Single Unit, Detached | 6,389 | 68.5% |
| Single Unit, Attached | 4 | 0.0% |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 228 | 2.4% |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 289 | 3.1% |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 91 | 1.0% |
| 10 or more Apartments | 261 | 2.8% |
| Mobile Home / Other | 2,070 | 22.2% |
| Total | 9,332 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Martin County
| Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Single Unit, Detached | 4,685 (73.3%) | 1,704 (26.7%) |
| Single Unit, Attached | 0 (0.0%) | 4 (100.0%) |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 228 (100.0%) |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 18 (6.2%) | 271 (93.8%) |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 91 (100.0%) |
| 10 or more Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 261 (100.0%) |
| Mobile Home / Other | 1,509 (72.9%) | 561 (27.1%) |
| Total | 6,212 (66.6%) | 3,120 (33.4%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Martin County
| Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1 Room | 23 (0.4%) | 20 (0.6%) |
| 2 or 3 Rooms | 64 (1.0%) | 331 (10.6%) |
| 4 or 5 Rooms | 1,714 (27.6%) | 1,836 (58.9%) |
| 6 or 7 Rooms | 3,021 (48.6%) | 753 (24.1%) |
| 8 or more Rooms | 1,390 (22.4%) | 180 (5.8%) |
| Total | 6,212 (100.0%) | 3,120 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Martin County
| Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Utility Gas | 333 (5.4%) | 92 (2.9%) |
| Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 1,867 (30.0%) | 513 (16.4%) |
| Electricity | 3,669 (59.1%) | 2,203 (70.6%) |
| Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 202 (3.3%) | 141 (4.5%) |
| Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| All other Fuels | 100 (1.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| No Fuel Used | 41 (0.7%) | 171 (5.5%) |
| Total | 6,212 (100.0%) | 3,120 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Martin County
| Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| No Vehicle | 298 (4.8%) | 569 (18.2%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 1,955 (31.5%) | 1,400 (44.9%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 1,712 (27.6%) | 769 (24.6%) |
| 3 or more Vehicles | 2,247 (36.2%) | 382 (12.2%) |
| Total | 6,212 (100.0%) | 3,120 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Martin County
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Martin County
| Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Housing Units | 3,173 | 3,039 |
| Median Property Value | $92,600 | $109,700 |
| Median Household Income | $43,446 | $267 |
| Monthly Housing Costs | $444 | $43 |
| Real Estate Taxes | $1,041 | $92 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Martin County
| Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $50,000 | 841 (26.5%) | 180 (5.9%) |
| $50,000 to $99,999 | 951 (30.0%) | 1,183 (38.9%) |
| $100,000 to $299,999 | 1,242 (39.1%) | 1,470 (48.4%) |
| $300,000 to $499,999 | 107 (3.4%) | 186 (6.1%) |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 32 (1.0%) | 9 (0.3%) |
| $750,000 to $999,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0 (0.0%) | 11 (0.4%) |
| Total | 3,173 (100.0%) | 3,039 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Martin County
| Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $10,000 | 207 (6.5%) | 232 (7.6%) |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 656 (20.7%) | 76 (2.5%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 510 (16.1%) | 336 (11.1%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 434 (13.7%) | 137 (4.5%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 584 (18.4%) | 482 (15.9%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 387 (12.2%) | 536 (17.6%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 211 (6.7%) | 792 (26.1%) |
| $150,000 or more | 184 (5.8%) | 413 (13.6%) |
| Total | 3,173 (100.0%) | 3,039 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Martin County
| Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than 2.0x | 1,535 (48.4%) | 72,759 (2,394.2%) |
| 2.0x to 2.9x | 415 (13.1%) | 1,656 (54.5%) |
| 3.0x to 3.9x | 348 (11.0%) | 577 (19.0%) |
| 4.0x or more | 815 (25.7%) | 374 (12.3%) |
| Total | 3,173 (100.0%) | 3,039 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Martin County
| Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $800 | 1,119 (35.3%) | 6 (0.2%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 1,181 (37.2%) | 805 (26.5%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 719 (22.7%) | 977 (32.2%) |
| Total | 3,173 (100.0%) | 3,039 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Martin County
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Martin County
| Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under 6 Years | 1,327 (92.5%) | 107 (7.5%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 3,322 (98.0%) | 68 (2.0%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 1,172 (85.4%) | 200 (14.6%) |
| 26 to 34 Years | 1,726 (83.1%) | 350 (16.9%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 2,042 (84.8%) | 366 (15.2%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 2,183 (83.7%) | 424 (16.3%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 3,054 (91.8%) | 271 (8.2%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 3,148 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and older | 2,092 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 20,066 (91.8%) | 1,786 (8.2%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Martin County
| Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Native Born | 1,327 (92.5%) | 107 (7.5%) |
| Foreign Born, Citizen | 3,322 (98.0%) | 68 (2.0%) |
| Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 1,172 (85.4%) | 200 (14.6%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Martin County
| Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under $25,000 | 4,011 (94.8%) | 222 (5.2%) |
| $25,000 to $49,999 | 4,740 (88.6%) | 610 (11.4%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 3,519 (91.5%) | 328 (8.5%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 4,129 (90.3%) | 443 (9.7%) |
| $100,000 and over | 3,651 (95.3%) | 180 (4.7%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Martin County
| Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
| Under 6 | 760 (53.0%) | 581 (40.5%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 2,404 (70.9%) | 1,329 (39.2%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 342 (24.9%) | 946 (69.0%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 566 (27.3%) | 1,204 (58.0%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 320 (13.3%) | 1,816 (75.4%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 309 (11.8%) | 1,922 (73.7%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 936 (28.1%) | 2,522 (75.8%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 3,148 (100.0%) | 1,973 (62.7%) |
| 75 Years and over | 2,085 (99.7%) | 1,302 (62.2%) |
| Total | 10,870 (49.7%) | 13,595 (62.2%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Martin County
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 93 (6.0%) | 177 (9.9%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 171 (9.1%) | 104 (5.3%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 975 (25.3%) | 781 (17.4%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 639 (44.9%) | 568 (32.9%) |
| 75 Years and over | 381 (48.8%) | 686 (52.3%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Martin County
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 20 (1.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 21 (1.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 316 (8.2%) | 103 (2.3%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 293 (20.6%) | 73 (4.2%) |
| 75 Years and over | 149 (19.1%) | 157 (12.0%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 7 (0.4%) | 94 (5.3%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 38 (2.0%) | 48 (2.5%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 39 (1.0%) | 103 (2.3%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 65 (4.6%) | 90 (5.2%) |
| 75 Years and over | 46 (5.9%) | 159 (12.1%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 68 (4.4%) | 156 (8.8%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 124 (6.6%) | 34 (1.8%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 368 (9.5%) | 132 (2.9%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 49 (3.4%) | 214 (12.4%) |
| 75 Years and over | 87 (11.2%) | 136 (10.4%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 79 (4.4%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 19 (1.0%) | 18 (0.9%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 613 (15.9%) | 625 (14.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 409 (28.7%) | 492 (28.5%) |
| 75 Years and over | 224 (28.7%) | 536 (40.8%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 29 (1.9%) | 76 (4.3%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 4 (0.2%) | 2 (0.1%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 164 (4.3%) | 90 (2.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 101 (7.1%) | 124 (7.2%) |
| 75 Years and over | 55 (7.0%) | 221 (16.8%) |
Technology Access in Martin County
Computing Device Access in Martin County
| Device Type | # Households | % Households |
| Desktop or Laptop | 6,230 | 66.8% |
| Smartphone | 7,221 | 77.4% |
| Tablet | 4,280 | 45.9% |
| No Computing Device | 1,057 | 11.3% |
| Total | 9,332 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Martin County
| Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
| Dial-Up Internet | 2 | 0.0% |
| Broadband Home | 5,127 | 54.9% |
| Cellular Data Only | 1,594 | 17.1% |
| Satellite Internet | 806 | 8.6% |
| No Internet | 2,016 | 21.6% |
| Total | 9,332 | 100.0% |
Martin County Summary
Martin County is a county located in the northeastern part of the state of North Carolina. It is part of the Roanoke Rapids, NC Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2010 census, the population was 24,505. The county seat is Williamston.
History
Martin County was formed in 1774 from the eastern part of Halifax County. It was named for Josiah Martin, the last royal governor of North Carolina. The county was originally part of the Tuscarora Indian Nation, and the first European settlers were mostly Scots-Irish immigrants.
In the early 19th century, the county was home to a large number of Quakers, who had migrated from Pennsylvania. The county was also home to a large number of free African Americans, who had been freed by their owners.
During the Civil War, Martin County was a hotbed of Confederate activity. The county was the site of several battles, including the Battle of Williamston in 1862.
Geography
Martin County is located in the northeastern part of North Carolina. It is bordered by Bertie County to the north, Washington County to the east, Pitt County to the south, and Halifax County to the west. The county is located in the Coastal Plain region of the state, and is mostly flat. The Roanoke River forms the western border of the county.
The county has a total area of 441 square miles, of which 437 square miles is land and 4.2 square miles is water.
Economy
The economy of Martin County is largely based on agriculture. The county is home to a number of large farms, which produce a variety of crops, including corn, soybeans, cotton, and tobacco. The county is also home to a number of poultry farms, which produce eggs and chicken.
The county is also home to a number of manufacturing companies, which produce a variety of products, including furniture, textiles, and electronics.
Demographics
As of the 2010 census, there were 24,505 people, 9,845 households, and 6,945 families living in the county. The population density was 56 people per square mile. There were 10,845 housing units at an average density of 25 per square mile.
The racial makeup of the county was 68.2% White, 28.2% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.2% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.7% of the population.
The median income for a household in the county was $35,945, and the median income for a family was $43,945. The per capita income for the county was $17,945. About 17.2% of families and 21.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.2% of those under age 18 and 17.2% of those age 65 or over.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of Martin County?
Total Population of Martin County is 21,992.
What is the Total Male Population of Martin County?
Total Male Population of Martin County is 10,172.
What is the Total Female Population of Martin County?
Total Female Population of Martin County is 11,820.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Martin County?
There are 86.06 Males per 100 Females in Martin County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Martin County?
There are 116.20 Females per 100 Males in Martin County.
What is the Median Population Age in Martin County?
Median Population Age in Martin County is 46.7 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Martin County
Average Family Size in Martin County is 2.9 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Martin County
Average Household Size in Martin County is 2.3 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Martin County?
Per Capita income in Martin County is $25,769.
What is the Median Family Income in Martin County?
Median Family Income in Martin County is $59,691.
What is the Median Household income in Martin County?
Median Household Income in Martin County is $44,799.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Martin County?
Income or Wage Gap in Martin County is 23.4%.
Women in Martin County earn 76.6 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Martin County?
Family Income Deficit in Martin County is $10,495.
Families that are below poverty line in Martin County earn $10,495 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Martin County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Martin County is 0.44.
How Large is the Labor Force in Martin County?
There are 10,052 People in the Labor Forcein in Martin County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Martin County?
55.8% of People are in the Labor Force in Martin County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Martin County?
Unemployment Rate in Martin County is 9.6%.