Martin County's estimated 2026 population is 21,601 with a growth rate of 0.18% 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 -11.85% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
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.
White (51.62%)
Black or African American (41.03%)
Two or more races (5.23%)
Other race (1.37%)
Asian (0.57%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.11%)
Native American (0.07%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,239 | 51.62% |
| Black or African American | 8,934 | 41.03% |
| Two or more races | 1,138 | 5.23% |
| Other race | 299 | 1.37% |
| Asian | 124 | 0.57% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 24 | 0.11% |
| Native American | 15 | 0.07% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
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%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $77,464 | - |
| Families | $64,044 | $74,736 |
| Households | $46,793 | $60,917 |
| Non Families | $31,329 | $36,289 |
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