Martin County's estimated 2026 population is 10,234 with a growth rate of -2.21% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Martin County is the 98th largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 12,894 and has seen a growth of -20.63% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Martin County includes 87.97% White, 7.46% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Native American, other race, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Asian and multiracial populations.
White (87.97%)
Black or African American (7.46%)
Two or more races (3.71%)
Native American (0.47%)
Other race (0.2%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.12%)
Asian (0.07%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,836 | 87.97% |
| Black or African American | 834 | 7.46% |
| Two or more races | 415 | 3.71% |
| Native American | 53 | 0.47% |
| Other race | 22 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 13 | 0.12% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.07% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Martin County's average per capita income is $48,479. Household income levels show a median of $46,185. The poverty rate stands at 29.22%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $62,417 | - |
| Families | $49,735 | $81,788 |
| Households | $46,185 | $70,987 |
| Non Families | $20,386 | $45,630 |
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