Martin County, NC

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2023 Population
21,773
0.996% 1-year decline
US Senator
Thom Tillis
Republican Party
US Senator
Ted Budd
Republican Party
2023 Median Age
46.7
0% 1-year change
2023 Poverty Rate
19.6%
4.24% 1-year decrease
2023 Median Household Income
$46,793
4.45% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$109,900
10.8% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
9,263
1.97% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Martin County, NC had a population of 21.8k people with a median age of 46.7 and a median household income of $46,793. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Martin County, NC declined from 21,992 to 21,773, a −0.996% decrease and its median household income grew from $44,799 to $46,793, a 4.45% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Martin County, NC are White (Non-Hispanic) (51.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (40.9%), Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) (2.52%), Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (1.97%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.37%).

None of the households in Martin County, NC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.5% of the residents in Martin County, NC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Martin County, NC are Martin Community College (259 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2023, the median property value in Martin County, NC was $109,900, and the homeownership rate was 68.5%.

Most people in Martin County, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Martin County, NC was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Martin County, NC is home to a population of 21.8k people, from which 99.5% are citizens. As of 2023, 1.71% of Martin County, NC residents were born outside of the country (373 people).

In 2023, there were 1.25 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (11.2k people) in Martin County, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 8.91k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 549 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.5%
2023 Citizenship
99.3%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 99.5% of Martin County, NC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Martin County, NC was 99.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Martin County, NC
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    11.2k ± 121
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    8.91k ± 180
  3. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
    549 ± 223
4.31%
Hispanic Population
939 people

In 2023, there were 1.25 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (11.2k people) in Martin County, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 8.91k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 549 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

4.31% of the people in Martin County, NC are hispanic (939 people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Martin County, NC as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    224,963 ± 11,520 people
  2. India
    83,219 ± 7,055 people
  3. Honduras
    48,247 ± 5,380 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North Carolina was Mexico, the natal country of 224,963 North Carolina residents, followed by India with 83,219 and Honduras with 48,247.

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Foreign-Born Population

1.71%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
373 people
1.96%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
430 people

As of 2023, 1.71% of Martin County, NC residents (373 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Martin County, NC was 1.96%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    464 ± 136
  2. Gulf War (1990s)
    296 ± 195
  3. Gulf War (2001-)
    261 ± 136

Martin County, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.57 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Martin County, NC employs 9.26k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Martin County, NC were Health Care & Social Assistance (1,813 people), Manufacturing (1,427 people), and Educational Services (1,061 people), and the highest paying industries were Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($62,923), Public Administration ($49,107), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($46,750).

Employment

Occupations

9.26k
2023 Value
± 760
1.97%
1 Year growth
± 11.6%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Martin County, NC grew at a rate of 1.97%, from 9.08k employees to 9.26k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Martin County, NC, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,164 people), Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (864 people), and Management Occupations (769 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Martin County, NC.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

9.26k
2023 Value
± 760
1.97%
1 Year growth
± 11.6%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Martin County, NC grew at a rate of 1.97%, from 9.08k employees to 9.26k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Martin County, NC, are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,813 people), Manufacturing (1,427 people), and Educational Services (1,061 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Martin County, NC, though some of these residents may live in Martin County, NC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$39,205
Median earning men ± $3,284
$32,109
Median earning women ± $3,220

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($68,281), Construction ($55,885), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($50,625).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($55,122), Wholesale Trade ($46,161), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($41,291).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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3.04%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.86M people employed in North Carolina. This represents a 3.04% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.9%.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments
  1. 44
    Other Services (except Public Administration)
  2. 27
    Retail Trade
  3. 27
    Retail Trade

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Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll
  1. $36.4k
    Health Care and Social Assistance
  2. $32.2k
    Manufacturing
  3. $25.5k
    Retail Trade

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Education

In 2023, universities in Martin County, NC awarded 259 degrees. The student population of Martin County, NC in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 284 male students and 535 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Martin County, NC are White (127 and 49%), followed by Black or African American (100 and 38.6%), Unknown (24 and 9.27%), and Two or More Races (4 and 1.54%).

The largest universities in Martin County, NC by number of degrees awarded are Martin Community College (259 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Martin County, NC are Liberal Arts & Sciences (43 and 16.6%), HVAC Maintenance (31 and 12%), and Welding Technology (31 and 12%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2023 there were 819 students enrolled in Martin County, NC, 34.7% men and 65.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 416 records, of which 65.6% were women and 34.4% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. HVAC Maintenance
    28 degrees awarded
  2. Welding Technology
    22 degrees awarded
  3. Medical Assistant
    14 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years recipients in Martin County, NC was HVAC Maintenance with 28 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years from schools in Martin County, NC according to their major.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Martin Community College
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
259 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Martin Community College with 259 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2023, 100 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Martin County, NC, which is 0.629 times less than the 159 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 127 degrees mean that there were 1.27 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 100 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($2,432) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($91) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($1,100) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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In 2023, 0.995% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.855% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (2.18M), Some college (1.81M), and Bachelors Degree (1.69M).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Martin County, NC was $109,900 in 2023, which is 0.362 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $99,200 to $109,900, a 10.8% increase. The homeownership rate in Martin County, NC is 68.5%, which is higher than the national average of 65%.

People in Martin County, NC have an average commute time of 24.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Martin County, NC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Martin County, NC is $46,793. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Martin County, NC was Census Tract 9705, Martin County, NC with a value of $80,266, followed by Census Tract 9704, Martin County, NC and Census Tract 9702, Martin County, NC, with respective values of $48,500 and $47,332.

In 2024, 13.6% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Martin County, NC. From 2014 to 2024, the indicator declined 4.63%.

Housing

Property

$109,900
Median Property Value 2023
±$6,748
$6,411
Median Property Taxes
±$562

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Martin County, NC the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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Rent vs Own

68.5%
Homeownership
2023
61.6%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 68.5% of the housing units in Martin County, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 66.6%.

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Equity

Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 9705, Martin County, NC
  2. Census Tract 9704, Martin County, NC
  3. Census Tract 9702, Martin County, NC

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Martin County, NC was Census Tract 9705, Martin County, NC with a value of $80,266, followed by Census Tract 9704, Martin County, NC and Census Tract 9702, Martin County, NC, with respective values of $48,500 and $47,332.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Martin County, NC colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

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$46,793
Median Household Income
± $3,420
9.36k
Number of Households
± 703

In 2023, the median household income of the 9.36k households in Martin County, NC grew to $46,793 from the previous year's value of $44,799.

The following chart displays the households in Martin County, NC distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Martin County, NC is from North Carolina.
0.467
2023 Wage GINI in North Carolina
0.47
2022 Wage GINI in North Carolina

In 2023, the income inequality in North Carolina was 0.467 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.639% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for North Carolina was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in North Carolina in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (79.5%)
  2. Carpooled (10.4%)
  3. Worked At Home (6.45%)

In 2023, 79.5% of workers in Martin County, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.4%) and those who worked at home (6.45%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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Commute Time

24.9 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Martin County, NC have a shorter commute time (24.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 0.978% of the workforce in Martin County, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Martin County, NC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Martin County, NC have 2 cars.

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Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2024, 13.6% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Martin County, NC. From 2014 to 2024, the indicator declined 4.63%.

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Poverty & Diversity

19.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Martin County, NC (4.19k out of 21.3k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 75+, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 65 - 74.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Martin County, NC is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Children in Poverty

In 2024, 29.3% of the children was living in poverty in Martin County, NC. From 2014 to 2024, the indicator declined 10.8%.

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Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 432 in Martin County, NC. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 70.7 per 100,000 population.

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Health

92.3% of the population of Martin County, NC has health coverage, with 37.4% on employee plans, 20% on Medicaid, 17.9% on Medicare, 15.5% on non-group plans, and 1.51% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Martin County, NC see 2,417 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.91% decrease from the previous year (2,464 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 4302 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 860 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.1% were men and 53.9% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,417 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Martin County, NC

Primary care physicians in Martin County, NC see an average of 2,417 patients per year. This represents a 1.91% decrease from the previous year (2,464 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Martin County, NC in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.4% under 18 years, 15.8% between 18 and 34 years, 38.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 24.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.1% were men and 53.9% were women.

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Uninsured People

7.67%
Uninsured
37.4%
Employer Coverage
20%
Medicaid
17.9%
Medicare
15.5%
Non-Group
1.51%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Martin County, NC declined by 6.15% from 8.17% to 7.67%.

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Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2024, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 116 in Martin County, NC.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2024, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 40.7% in Martin County, NC.

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Clinical Care

Indicator

In 2024, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 13.5% in Martin County, NC.

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