County · Kentucky
Martin County, Kentucky
Martin County, Kentucky. Martin County had 10,697 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 5.3% since 2020, while Kentucky grew 2.2%. It holds 2 places (2 cities, villages and boroughs) and 4 census tracts. GEOID 21159.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
10,697
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 11,287 · ACS 2020-2024: 11,027
Median household income
$37,042
±$10,562 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $63,726
Median home value
$86,900
±$12,355 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $205,600
Median gross rent
$450
±$139 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $967
How many people live in Martin County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 11,287 residents in Martin County. The Census Bureau estimates 10,697 for July 1, 2025, down 5.3% since 2020, while Kentucky grew 2.2%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 11,027 over 230 square miles of land.
| Measure | Martin County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 11,027 | 4,534,824 | −621 |
| Households | 3,854±268 | 1,814,469 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.49±0.17 | 2.43 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 4,862±35 | 2,023,116 | −418 |
Martin County's population since 2000
From 12,578 in 2000 to 10,697 in 2025: down 15.0%. 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 2 places: 2 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Inez with 515 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| InezGEOID 2139430 | 546 | $51,071 |
|---|---|---|
| WarfieldGEOID 2180616 | 264 | $61,324 |
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 40.6 years old; 19.8% are under 18 and 17.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 84.7%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 7.8%. 0.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Martin County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.6±0.9 | 39.1 | +1.1 |
| Under 18 years | 19.8%±0.7 pts | 22.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.9%±0.6 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.7%±0.3 pts | 5.0% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 84.7%±1.5 pts | 81.5% | −7.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 7.8%±0.6 pts | 7.6% | +2.7 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 1.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.5 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.1%±1.8 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.7%±0.4 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.4%±0.5 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 2.8%±1.4 pts | 6.5% | – |
| With a disability | 32.1%±3.3 pts | 17.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 1.6%±1.0 pts | 6.0% | −4.6 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 74.8%±3.7 pts | 88.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 10.2%±2.5 pts | 27.6% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.9%±1.8 pts | 11.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.1%±1.2 pts | 2.4% | – |
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 3,854 households earn less than $37,042 a year (±$10,562), against $63,726 in Kentucky. In 2015-2019 the median was $50,474 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $13,432 after inflation. 33.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Martin County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $37,042±$10,562 | $63,726 | −$13,432 |
| Mean household income | $67,172±$13,276 | $87,807 | – |
| Per capita income | $26,524±$6,196 | $35,821 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 33.2%±5.5 pts | 16.1% | +13.2 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 48.9%±12.3 pts | 20.3% | +29.8 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 29.2%±4.8 pts | 13.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 83.6%±4.3 pts | 88.6% | – |
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 84.9% of Martin County's occupied homes and renters 15.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $86,900 by its owner (±$12,355). The median renter pays $450 a month including utilities, and 67.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Martin County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $86,900±$12,355 | $205,600 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $450±$139 | $967 | −$239 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 67.6%±16.0 pts | 36.6% | +36.4 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,371±$93 | $1,433 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 84.9%±3.9 pts | 68.3% | +14.4 pts |
| Housing units | 4,862±35 | 2,023,116 | −418 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.8%±1.2 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 17.1%±13.0 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 55.9%±5.1 pts | 67.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 36.6%±5.8 pts | 10.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.4%±1.9 pts | 9.0% | – |
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 do people in Martin County get to work?
86.7% of Martin County's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 32.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.5%.
| Measure | Martin County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 32.9%±4.1 pts | 59.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.5%±2.7 pts | 4.9% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 86.7%±5.2 pts | 76.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.7%±4.3 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Walked | 0.0%±1.3 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 3.9%±2.9 pts | 10.2% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 32.3 min±4.8 | 24.0 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 4 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $34,412 (Tract 9501) to $47,917 (Tract 9502.01).
| Tract 950121159950100 | 3,617±423 | $34,412 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9502.0121159950201 | 3,268±292 | $47,917 |
| Tract 9502.0221159950202 | 3,190±389 | $37,153 |
| Tract 950321159950300 | 952±235 | $31,071 |
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 Kentucky's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 96th of 120 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 111th of 120 |
| Residents per square mile | 71st of 120 |
| Median household income | 112th of 120 |
| Median home value | 110th of 120 |
| Median gross rent | 118th of 120 |
| Poverty rate | 6th of 120 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 112th of 120 |
| Median age | 76th of 120 |
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
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Martin County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.