County · North Carolina
Martin County, North Carolina
Martin County, North Carolina. Martin County had 21,601 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.0% since 2020, while North Carolina grew 7.2%. It holds 9 places (9 cities, villages and boroughs) and 6 census tracts. GEOID 37117.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
21,601
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 22,031 · ACS 2020-2024: 21,644
Median household income
$48,578
±$4,615 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $72,388
Median home value
$109,700
±$7,001 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $288,900
Median gross rent
$758
±$76 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $1,228
How many people live in Martin County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 22,031 residents in Martin County. The Census Bureau estimates 21,601 for July 1, 2025, down 2.0% since 2020, while North Carolina grew 7.2%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 21,644 over 456 square miles of land.
| Measure | Martin County | North Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 21,644 | 10,730,404 | −1,205 |
| Households | 9,502±262 | 4,282,345 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.26±0.06 | 2.44 | −0.16 |
| Housing units | 11,058±46 | 4,895,668 | −526 |
Martin County's population since 2000
From 25,593 in 2000 to 21,601 in 2025: down 15.6%. 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 9 places: 9 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Williamston with 5,086 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Williamston | 5,248 | $38,738 |
|---|---|---|
| Robersonville | 1,269 | $43,523 |
| JamesvilleGEOID 3734320 | 424 | $46,703 |
| Hamilton | 306 | $41,875 |
| Oak CityGEOID 3748060 | 266 | $61,091 |
| ParmeleGEOID 3750540 | 243 | $36,136 |
| EverettsGEOID 3722040 | 150 | $45,227 |
| Bear GrassGEOID 3704180 | 89 | $77,679 |
| HassellGEOID 3730040 | 49 | $21,667 |
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 46.8 years old; 20.3% are under 18 and 25.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 51.2%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 40.1%. 1.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Martin County | North Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.8±0.7 | 39.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.3%±0.2 pts | 21.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 25.6%±0.4 pts | 17.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.4% | 11.3% | +0.4 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 51.2%±0.6 pts | 60.0% | −0.9 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 40.1%±1.0 pts | 20.0% | −1.9 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.4 pts | 3.3% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.4%±1.2 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.7%±0.7 pts | 9.1% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.8%±1.0 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.9%±1.4 pts | 7.4% | – |
| With a disability | 19.7%±2.2 pts | 13.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.1%±1.2 pts | 9.9% | −2.9 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 84.4%±2.1 pts | 90.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 16.7%±2.2 pts | 35.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.4%±1.1 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.2%±0.8 pts | 3.0% | – |
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 9,502 households earn less than $48,578 a year (±$4,615), against $72,388 in North Carolina. In 2015-2019 it was $49,339 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 20.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Martin County | North Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $48,578±$4,615 | $72,388 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $65,879±$5,296 | $101,208 | – |
| Per capita income | $29,355±$2,243 | $41,385 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 20.4%±3.4 pts | 13.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 29.2%±7.5 pts | 17.7% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 20.1%±3.2 pts | 12.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 83.5%±2.8 pts | 90.1% | – |
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 66.8% of Martin County's occupied homes and renters 33.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $109,700 by its owner (±$7,001). The median renter pays $758 a month including utilities, and 36.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Martin County | North Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $109,700±$7,001 | $288,900 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $758±$76 | $1,228 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 36.4%±8.5 pts | 39.6% | −11.8 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,273±$68 | $1,631 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 66.8%±3.4 pts | 66.6% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 11,058±46 | 4,895,668 | −526 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.4%±1.1 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.3%±1.8 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 67.6%±3.4 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 22.4%±2.8 pts | 11.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.5%±0.5 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 9.5%±2.4 pts | 4.9% | – |
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 0 new housing units across Martin County in 2025 (0 single-family), 0.0 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?
75.9% of Martin County's workers drive alone and 5.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 26.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.1%.
| Measure | Martin County | North Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 56.7%±2.5 pts | 62.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.1%±2.0 pts | 4.7% | −5.9 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 75.9%±3.9 pts | 71.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 14.1%±3.7 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Walked | 3.1%±1.6 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.5%±2.2 pts | 16.3% | +2.7 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.2 min±2.0 | 25.1 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 6 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $38,655 (Tract 9703) to $75,274 (Tract 9705).
| Tract 970137117970100 | 4,220±521 | $49,977 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 970237117970200 | 4,038±478 | $49,762 |
| Tract 970337117970300 | 3,710±514 | $38,655 |
| Tract 970437117970400 | 1,859±369 | $48,750 |
| Tract 970537117970500 | 4,909±539 | $75,274 |
| Tract 970637117970600 | 2,908±454 | $45,335 |
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 North Carolina's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 78th of 100 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 92nd of 100 |
| Residents per square mile | 84th of 100 |
| Median household income | 89th of 100 |
| Median home value | 97th of 100 |
| Median gross rent | 87th of 100 |
| Poverty rate | 18th of 100 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 85th of 100 |
| Median age | 29th of 100 |
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.