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Martin County

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Martin County's estimated 2025 population is 21,385 with a growth rate of -0.14% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Martin County is the 78th largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 24,505 and has seen a growth of -12.73% since that time.

21,385
Total Population
47
Population Density (mi²)
78
Population Rank (State)
-31 -0.14%
Annual Population Growth

Martin County Population

Martin County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Martin County includes 51.62% White, 41.03% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White11,23951.62%
Black or African American8,93441.03%
Two or more races1,1385.23%
Other race2991.37%
Asian1240.57%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander240.11%
Native American150.07%

Martin County Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Martin County's average per capita income is $36,193. Household income levels show a median of $46,793. The poverty rate stands at 19.64%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$77,464-
Families$64,044$74,736
Households$46,793$60,917
Non Families$31,329$36,289

$36,193

Average Income

$46,793

Median Household Income

19.64%

Poverty Rate