Martin County, North Carolina Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Martin County, North Carolina, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Martin County, North Carolina. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Martin County, North Carolina. The estimated population of Martin County, North Carolina is 22,213 people, with a median age of 46.3.

We can look at the total population in Martin County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
22,213
 -1.9% -4.37%
2020
22,644
 -0.9% -
2019
22,849
 -0.89% -
2018
23,054
 -0.74% -
2017
23,227
 - -

Population of Martin County, North Carolina by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
51.5%
52.1%
 -1.15%
Black/African American
42.2%
41.8%
 +0.96%
Native
0.2%
0.4%
 -50.00%
Hispanic
4.3%
3.7%
 +16.22%
Asian
0.6%
1.2%
 -50.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.1%
0.8%
 +37.50%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Martin County, North Carolina by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 46.3 -0.22% 44.7 -0.89% 47.3 +0.21%
2020 46.4 +0.22% 45.1 +2.27% 47.2 -0.63%
2019 46.3 +0.43% 44.1 +1.15% 47.5 +0.64%
2018 46.1 +0.22% 43.6 -0.46% 47.2 0%
2017 46 - 43.8 - 47.2 -

The median age of Martin County, North Carolina gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,453 -20.74% 1,073 -13.66% 1,171 929
10 to 19 1,169 +19.78% 1,743 -1.02% 1,413 1,714
20 to 29 1,360 -13.76% 1,145 -14.99% 1,175 970
30 to 39 1,158 -17.03% 1,177 +19.64% 969 1,400
40 to 49 1,120 +2.56% 1,476 -16.79% 1,143 1,239
50 to 59 1,691 -3.32% 1,827 -2.3% 1,631 1,782
60 to 69 1,677 -10.14% 2,004 -4.28% 1,496 1,917
70+ 1,282 +12.61% 1,872 -2.43% 1,443 1,821

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Martin County, North Carolina is $41,798.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Martin County.

  • Under 25
    $38,385.00
  • 25 to 44
    $39,466.00
  • 45 to 64
    $51,571.00
  • 65 and over
    $35,506.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Martin County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Martin County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Martin County, North Carolina is currently $57,546.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

2.28% of households in Martin County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Martin County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    28.40%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    29.05%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    18.19%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.99%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    6.62%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2.47%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.28%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Martin County is $25,389.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Martin County by the total population of Martin County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Martin County, North Carolina, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Martin County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    7.42%
  • Bachelor's degree
    19.22%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    14.69%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    54.76%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.91%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Martin County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Martin County over the age of 16 is 18,132.

Of those people, a total of 56.70% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Martin County is 50.80%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,146 54.20% 53.80%
20 to 24 years 906 80.50% 15.40%
25 to 29 years 1,239 77.70% 10.00%
30 to 34 years 1,119 92.00% 0.30%
35 to 44 years 2,327 85.00% 7.90%
45 to 54 years 2,739 77.40% 5.70%
55 to 59 years 1,979 59.30% 11.80%
60 to 64 years 1,503 52.00% 5.80%
65 to 74 years 3,131 23.50% 5.80%
75 years and over 2,043 7.00% 14.80%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Martin County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 9,879 55.40% 5.50%
Black or African American 7,665 57.30% 17.50%
American Indian and Alaska Native 39 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 87 67.80% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 9 0.00% 0.00%
Other 25 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 428 76.90% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 526 81.40% 8.90%
Not Hispanic or Latino 9,648 55.20% 5.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Martin County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Martin County is 9,205, with median earnings of $30,642.00.

Women in Martin County, North Carolina earning approximately 85.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 9,205 $30,642.00
Male 4,542 $33,097.00
Female 4,663 $28,386.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 831 $47,614.00
Business and Financial 184 $70,750.00
Computer and Mathematical 41 $52,670.00
Architecture and Engineering 164 $57,992.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 84 $50,500.00
Community and Social Service 224 $50,631.00
Legal 49 $0.00
Educational and Library 404 $39,567.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 62 $95,938.00
Healthcare Practitioners 573 $48,217.00
Healthcare Support 475 $26,390.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 92 $15,962.00
Law Enforcement 189 $36,510.00
Food Preparation and Serving 823 $11,860.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 396 $27,143.00
Personal Care and Service 257 $9,943.00
Sales 596 $24,109.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,028 $31,157.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 178 $30,500.00
Construction and Extraction 510 $16,667.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 360 $39,643.00
Production 733 $29,709.00
Transportation and Material Moving 415 $43,557.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 485 $49,744.00 346 $42,087.00
Business and Financial 93 $127,083.00 91 $35,673.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00 41 $52,670.00
Architecture and Engineering 97 $59,261.00 67 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 75 $50,950.00 9 $0.00
Community and Social Service 36 $57,955.00 188 $50,417.00
Legal 0 $0.00 49 $0.00
Educational and Library 72 $51,167.00 332 $38,269.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 25 $0.00 37 $22,054.00
Healthcare Practitioners 115 $27,917.00 458 $49,815.00
Healthcare Support 47 $53,566.00 428 $25,983.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 49 $17,356.00 43 $10,938.00
Law Enforcement 107 $26,496.00 82 $50,652.00
Food Preparation and Serving 411 $11,865.00 412 $11,856.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 323 $34,931.00 73 $17,036.00
Personal Care and Service 22 $18,750.00 235 $9,375.00
Sales 328 $29,628.00 268 $23,053.00
Office and Administrative Support 133 $27,083.00 895 $31,376.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 178 $30,500.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 293 $44,475.00 217 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 356 $39,786.00 4 $0.00
Production 484 $36,750.00 249 $27,801.00
Transportation and Material Moving 401 $43,765.00 14 $19,286.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 9,262 households in Martin County, with an average household size of 2.39 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 5,994 families in Martin County with an average family size of 2.95 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,695 787 1,512 3,268
Average Household Size 2.91 2.9 3.58 1.11
Total Families 3,695 787 1,512 0
Average Household Size 2.89 2.48 3.36 0

Poverty

Of the 5,994 families in Martin County, 17.10% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Martin County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 11,139 housing units in Martin County, North Carolina.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 9,262 83.15%
Vacant 1,877 16.85%

23.88% of the total 11,139 housing units in Martin County are rental units. This is approximately 2,660 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 6,197 are occupied by the owner - or 55.63% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Martin County is $753.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Martin County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    405
  • Less than $500
    482
  • $500 to $999
    1,795
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    341
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    42
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Martin County is $90,400.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Martin County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    1,291
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    2,104
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    1,356
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    606
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    469
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    255
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    91
  • $1,000,000 or more
    25

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Martin County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Martin County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,045
  • 1940 to 1949
    485
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,522
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,624
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,702
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,001
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,882
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,547
  • 2010 to 2013
    331
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Martin County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    779
  • 1 vehicle available
    3,164
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,764
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,555

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Martin County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Martin County that commute to work in a particular way.

24.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Martin County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    650
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,021
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,043
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,350
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    690
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    530
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,104
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    360
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    365
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    956
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    470
  • 90 or more minutes
    77

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Martin County, North Carolina in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in Martin County, North Carolina

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