Martin County Summary

Life in Martin County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Martin County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Martin County:

  • The population in Martin County is 11,298.

  • The median home value in Martin County is $96,320.

  • The median income in Martin County is $45,265.

  • The median rent in Martin County is $695.

  • The unemployment rate in Martin County is 6.4%.

  • The poverty rate in Martin County is 23.5%.

  • The average high in Martin County is 72.7° and there are 117.8 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Martin County

List Of Cities & Towns in Martin County

Inez, KY Population 835

Warfield, KY Population 261

Map Of Martin County

Martin County, KY Weather

  • The average high in Martin County is 72.7°.

  • There are 87.59 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 117.8 inches of rain each year with 6.6 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:38 hours of sun each day in Martin County.

StatMartin County
Mean High72.7
Nice Days87.59
Rainfall117.8
Snowfall6.6
Sunny_hours4:38
72.7°
Average High
117.8
Inches of Rain

Martin County Demographics

Population over time in Martin County

The current population in Martin County is 11,298. The population has decreased -2.2% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 11,394 -0.2%
2021 11,421 -1.9%
2020 11,648 -

Gender in Martin County

  • Martin County is 43.5% female with 4,916 female residents.

  • Martin County is 56.5% male with 6,382 male residents.

Female
43.5% (4,916)
Male
56.5% (6,382)
Gender Martin County KY USA
Female 43.5% 50.4% 50.4%
Male 56.5% 49.6% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Martin County

Martin County is:

  • 87.8% White with 9,924 White residents.

  • 6.5% African American with 729 African American residents.

  • 0.8% American Indian with 95 American Indian residents.

  • 0.1% Asian with 10 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.

  • 3.0% Two Or More with 334 Two Or More residents.

  • 1.8% Hispanic with 206 Hispanic residents.

White
87.8% (9,924)
African American
6.5% (729)
American Indian
0.8% (95)
Asian
0.1% (10)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
3.0% (334)
Hispanic
1.8% (206)

Table: Martin County By Race

Race Martin County KY USA
White 87.8% 83.2% 58.9%
African American 6.5% 7.9% 12.1%
American Indian 0.8% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 0.1% 1.5% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.2% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.0% 2.9% 3.5%
Hispanic 1.8% 4.0% 18.7%

Household Income For Martin County, Kentucky

  • 11.8% of households in Martin County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 12.4% of households in Martin County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 7.3% of households in Martin County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 12.4% of households in Martin County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 11.4% of households in Martin County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 18.8% of households in Martin County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 4.8% of households in Martin County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 15.5% of households in Martin County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 2.4% of households in Martin County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 3.2% of households in Martin County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
11.8% (1,329)
$10,000 to $14,999
12.4% (1,401)
$15,000 to $24,999
7.3% (830)
$25,000 to $34,999
12.4% (1,395)
$35,000 to $49,999
11.4% (1,290)
$50,000 to $74,999
18.8% (2,120)
$75,000 to $99,999
4.8% (547)
$100,000 to $149,999
15.5% (1,747)
$150,000 to $199,999
2.4% (270)
$200,000 or more
3.2% (363)
Income Martin County KY USA
Less than $10,000 11.8% 6.1% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 12.4% 5.6% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 7.3% 9.0% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 12.4% 9.1% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 11.4% 12.4% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 18.8% 17.4% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 4.8% 12.8% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 15.5% 15.2% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 2.4% 6.3% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 3.2% 6.0% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Martin County for adults over 25

  • 12.0% of adults in Martin County completed < 9th grade.

  • 13.0% of adults in Martin County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 37.0% of adults in Martin County completed high school / ged.

  • 18.0% of adults in Martin County completed some college.

  • 9.0% of adults in Martin County completed associate's degree.

  • 7.0% of adults in Martin County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 4.0% of adults in Martin County completed master's degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Martin County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Martin County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
12% (1,355)
9-12th Grade
13% (1,468)
High School / GED
37% (4,180)
Some College
18% (2,033)
Associate's Degree
9% (1,016)
Bachelor's Degree
7% (790)
Master's Degree
4% (451)
Professional Degree
0% (0)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Martin County KY USA
< 9th Grade 12% 4% 3%
9-12th Grade 13% 7% 6%
High School / GED 37% 33% 26%
Some College 18% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 9% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 7% 16% 21%
Master's Degree 4% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 0% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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