Martin County, North Carolina Population 2022
Martin County, North Carolina's estimated population is 21,780 with a growth rate of -1.00% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Martin County, North Carolina is the 79th largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 Population was 24,506 and has seen a growth of -11.12% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1790 | 6,080 | 0.00% | |
| 1800 | 5,629 | -451 | -7.42% |
| 1810 | 5,987 | 358 | 6.36% |
| 1820 | 6,320 | 333 | 5.56% |
| 1830 | 8,539 | 2,219 | 35.11% |
| 1840 | 7,637 | -902 | -10.56% |
| 1850 | 8,307 | 670 | 8.77% |
| 1860 | 10,195 | 1,888 | 22.73% |
| 1870 | 9,647 | -548 | -5.38% |
| 1880 | 13,140 | 3,493 | 36.21% |
| 1890 | 15,221 | 2,081 | 15.84% |
| 1900 | 15,383 | 162 | 1.06% |
| 1910 | 17,797 | 2,414 | 15.69% |
| 1920 | 20,828 | 3,031 | 17.03% |
| 1930 | 23,400 | 2,572 | 12.35% |
| 1940 | 26,111 | 2,711 | 11.59% |
| 1950 | 27,938 | 1,827 | 7.00% |
| 1960 | 27,139 | -799 | -2.86% |
| 1970 | 24,730 | -2,409 | -8.88% |
| 1980 | 25,948 | 1,218 | 4.93% |
| 1990 | 25,078 | -870 | -3.35% |
| 2010 | 24,506 | -572 | -2.28% |
| 2011 | 24,186 | -320 | -1.31% |
| 2012 | 23,845 | -341 | -1.41% |
| 2013 | 23,637 | -208 | -0.87% |
| 2014 | 23,435 | -202 | -0.85% |
| 2015 | 23,262 | -173 | -0.74% |
| 2016 | 23,122 | -140 | -0.60% |
| 2017 | 22,763 | -359 | -1.55% |
| 2018 | 22,660 | -103 | -0.45% |
| 2019 | 22,440 | -220 | -0.97% |
| 2020 | 22,220 | -220 | -0.98% |
| 2021 | 22,000 | -220 | -0.99% |
| 2022 | 21,780 | -220 | -1.00% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,132 | 53.58% |
| Black or African American | 9,523 | 42.06% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 67 | 0.30% |
| Asian | 145 | 0.64% |
| Some Other Race | 72 | 0.32% |
| Two or More Races | 705 | 3.11% |
Martin County, North Carolina Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 9,622 | 2.34 | 66.2 |
| Married | 3,821 | 2.96 | 79.2 |
| Male | 712 | 2.66 | 45.6 |
| Female | 1,666 | 3.27 | 48.4 |
| Non Family | 3,423 | 1.13 | 64.7 |
2.88
Average Family Size
2.34
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,035 | 6.30% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,718 | 10.46% |
| High School Graduate | 5,726 | 34.87% |
| Some College | 3,542 | 21.57% |
| Associates Degree | 1,918 | 11.68% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,556 | 9.48% |
| Graduate Degree | 926 | 5.64% |
Martin County, North Carolina Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 91 | 91 | 91 |
| 2+ Races | 295 | 273 | 54 |
| White | 8,940 | 7,712 | 1,572 |
| Black | 6,819 | 5,395 | 765 |
| Hispanic | 449 | 385 | 6 |
| Other Race | 39 | 37 | |
| Native American | 46 | 20 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
$29,099
Average Earnings
$31,837
Average Male
$26,664
Average Female
Martin County, North Carolina Language by Age
Martin County, North Carolina Language
94.61% of Martin County, North Carolina residents speak only English, while 5.39% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.49% of the population.
Martin County, North Carolina Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 942 | 686 | 72.82% |
| Multiple | 705 | 470 | 66.67% |
| Native | 67 | 26 | 38.81% |
| Black | 9,311 | 2,153 | 23.12% |
| White | 11,590 | 1,663 | 14.35% |
| Asian | 145 | 9 | 6.21% |
| Other | NaN% |
20.44%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.59%
Male Poverty Rate
22.92%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Martin County, North Carolina
The race most likely to be in poverty in Martin County, North Carolina is Hispanic, with 72.82% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Martin County, North Carolina is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.04%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.64%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.21%.
Martin County, North Carolina Marital Status
Marriage Rates
44.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.5%
Male Marriage Rate
40.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Martin County, North Carolina Married by Age and Sex
Martin County, North Carolina Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Martin County, North Carolina Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 966 | 9.74% |
| Black | 469 | 6.19% |
| 2+ Races | 28 | 8.33% |
| Hispanic | 36 | 7.00% |
Martin County, North Carolina Veterans by Education
11.22%
Veteran Poverty Rate
47.20%
Veteran Disability Rate
57%
Labor Force Participation
51.3%
Employment Rate
9.9%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
80.60%
Born in Martin County, North Carolina
97.25%
Native Born
2.75%
Foreign Born
2.15%
Non Citizen
0.61%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.25% of Martin County, North Carolina residents were born in the United States, with 80.60% having been born in North Carolina. 2.15% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990