County · Indiana
Martin County, Indiana
Martin County, Indiana. Martin County had 9,856 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.5% since 2020, slower than Indiana (+2.8%). It holds 11 places (3 cities, villages and boroughs, 6 towns and townships and 2 census-designated) and 3 census tracts. GEOID 18101.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
9,856
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 9,812 · ACS 2020-2024: 9,830
Median household income
$68,594
±$8,824 (90% margin)
Indiana: $71,957
Median home value
$159,400
±$15,551 (90% margin)
Indiana: $218,200
Median gross rent
$697
±$143 (90% margin)
Indiana: $1,062
How many people live in Martin County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 9,812 residents in Martin County. The Census Bureau estimates 9,856 for July 1, 2025, up 0.5% since 2020, slower than Indiana (+2.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 9,830 over 336 square miles of land.
| Measure | Martin County | Indiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 9,830 | 6,851,073 | −382 |
| Households | 3,904±176 | 2,716,009 | −283 |
| Average household size | 2.48±0.11 | 2.46 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 4,583±25 | 2,976,568 | −231 |
Martin County's population since 2000
From 10,369 in 2000 to 9,856 in 2025: down 4.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Martin County?
Martin County holds 11 places: 3 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places), 6 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 2 census-designated places. The largest is Perry Township, Martin County with 5,067 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Perry Township, Martin County | 5,060 | $64,879 |
|---|---|---|
| Loogootee | 2,601 | $50,000 |
| Halbert Township | 1,545 | $70,764 |
| Center Township, Martin County | 1,448 | $60,529 |
| Shoals | 677 | $38,333 |
| Rutherford TownshipGEOID 1810166582 | 675 | $80,000 |
| Mitcheltree TownshipGEOID 1810149995 | 571 | $110,956 |
| Lost River TownshipGEOID 1810145036 | 513 | $76,058 |
| CraneGEOID 1815652 | 166 | $46,719 |
| Burns CityGEOID 1809352 | 114 | not published |
| Dover HillGEOID 1818550 | 96 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Martin County?
The median resident of Martin County is 42.7 years old; 21.8% are under 18 and 21.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 94.6%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 3.0%.
| Measure | Martin County | Indiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.7±0.8 | 38.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 21.8%±0.4 pts | 23.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 21.0%±0.2 pts | 16.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.4% | 8.6% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 94.6%±1.2 pts | 75.4% | −2.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.4 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 2.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.0%±1.1 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.6 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.5%±0.4 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.7%±0.8 pts | 10.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.9%±1.7 pts | 6.3% | – |
| With a disability | 17.7%±2.3 pts | 14.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.7%±2.7 pts | 7.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.5%±2.1 pts | 90.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 13.3%±2.4 pts | 29.5% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 3.9%±1.2 pts | 10.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.8%±0.7 pts | 2.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Martin County earn?
Half of Martin County's 3,904 households earn less than $68,594 a year (±$8,824), against $71,957 in Indiana. In 2015-2019 it was $64,890 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 16.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Martin County | Indiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $68,594±$8,824 | $71,957 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $81,215±$7,112 | $95,247 | – |
| Per capita income | $33,135±$2,885 | $38,351 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 16.3%±3.8 pts | 12.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 31.8%±10.3 pts | 16.0% | +16.1 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 7.3%±2.5 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 85.6%±3.1 pts | 89.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Martin County?
Owners occupy 78.5% of Martin County's occupied homes and renters 21.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $159,400 by its owner (±$15,551). The median renter pays $697 a month including utilities, and 35.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Martin County | Indiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $159,400±$15,551 | $218,200 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $697±$143 | $1,062 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 35.2%±14.0 pts | 38.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,228±$102 | $1,404 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 78.5%±4.3 pts | 70.6% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 4,583±25 | 2,976,568 | −231 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.5%±2.5 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0%±4.4 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 72.9%±4.2 pts | 72.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 17.2%±3.5 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.5%±0.6 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 10.5%±2.8 pts | 16.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Martin County building?
Builders took permits for 64 new housing units across Martin County in 2025 (14 single-family), 6.5 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Martin County get to work?
78.3% of Martin County's workers drive alone and 8.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 28.5 minutes.
| Measure | Martin County | Indiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 61.2%±2.9 pts | 63.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.4%±2.3 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 78.3%±4.2 pts | 76.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.2%±3.9 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.8 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Walked | 0.5%±0.7 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.6%±2.3 pts | 10.7% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 28.5 min±2.9 | 24.1 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Martin County's census tracts?
Martin County is divided into 3 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $62,847 (Tract 9502) to $81,660 (Tract 9501).
| Tract 950118101950100 | 2,527±306 | $81,660 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 950218101950200 | 3,908±245 | $62,847 |
| Tract 950318101950300 | 3,395±220 | $73,523 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Martin County compare with Indiana's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 88th of 92 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 59th of 92 |
| Residents per square mile | 89th of 92 |
| Median household income | 45th of 92 |
| Median home value | 65th of 92 |
| Median gross rent | 90th of 92 |
| Poverty rate | 10th of 92 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 86th of 92 |
| Median age | 20th of 92 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
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