Martin County's estimated 2026 population is 10,711 with a growth rate of 0.13% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Martin County is the 97th largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 12,894 and has seen a growth of -16.93% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 40.6 years
Female: 44.2 years
Male: 38.8 years
There are 8,848 adults, (1,972 of whom are seniors) in Martin County.
Female: 4,900 (44.4%)
Male: 6,127 (55.6%)
The racial composition of Martin County includes 86.05% White, 7.93% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American, other race and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,489 | 86.05% |
| Black or African American | 874 | 7.93% |
| Two or more races | 564 | 5.11% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 45 | 0.41% |
| Native American | 40 | 0.36% |
| Other race | 15 | 0.14% |
Martin County's average per capita income is $48,732. Household income levels show a median of $37,042. The poverty rate stands at 33.17%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $62,721 | - |
| Families | $49,974 | $81,386 |
| Households | $37,042 | $67,172 |
| Non Families | $20,733 | $37,486 |
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