Martin County's estimated 2026 population is 21,640 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 -11.69% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 46.8 years
Female: 47.5 years
Male: 45.1 years
There are 17,245 adults, (5,532 of whom are seniors) in Martin County.
Female: 11,565 (53.4%)
Male: 10,079 (46.6%)
The racial composition of Martin County includes 51.46% White, 40.3% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,137 | 51.46% |
| Black or African American | 8,723 | 40.3% |
| Two or more races | 1,272 | 5.88% |
| Other race | 313 | 1.45% |
| Asian | 120 | 0.55% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 63 | 0.29% |
| Native American | 16 | 0.07% |
Martin County's average per capita income is $38,542. Household income levels show a median of $48,578. The poverty rate stands at 20.37%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $82,850 | - |
| Families | $65,801 | $80,621 |
| Households | $48,578 | $65,879 |
| Non Families | $30,805 | $37,781 |
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