Martin County, Indiana Demographics 2026

Name: Martin County, Indiana Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Martin County, Indiana has a population of 9,830, the 88th most populous county in Indiana. The median household income is $68,594 and the median home value is $159,400. The poverty rate is 16.3%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Martin County Quick Facts

Population 9,830

Median Household Income $68,594

Median Home Value $159,400

Poverty Rate 16.3%

Unemployment Rate 2.4%

Median Age 42.7 years

Homeownership Rate 78.5%

Affordability Ratio 2.3x

Bachelor's Degree+ 13.3%

High School Graduation 89.5%

Cities/Places 5

Population 9,830 88th of 92

Median Income $68,594 5% lower than state

Poverty Rate 16.3%

Unemployment 2.4%

How Martin County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	9,854	9,830	-0.2%
Median household income	$65,345	$68,594	+5.0%
Median home value	$150,400	$159,400	+6.0%

Median Household Income

Martin

$68,594

$71,957

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Martin

$159,400

$218,200

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 17.2%

$25K-$50K 21.8%

$50K-$100K 31.8%

$100K+ 29.1%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.0%

$10K-$15K

5.3%

$15K-$20K

3.4%

$20K-$25K

4.5%

$25K-$30K

3.2%

$30K-$35K

7.1%

$35K-$40K

3.1%

$40K-$45K

3.5%

$45K-$50K

4.9%

$50K-$60K

6.4%

$60K-$75K

8.0%

$75K-$100K

17.4%

$100K-$125K

10.9%

$125K-$150K

5.6%

$150K-$200K

7.4%

$200K+

5.3%

Employment

2.4% Unemployment Rate State: 4.3%|National: 5.2%

61.2% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 78.5%

Renter 21.5%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.3x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $697/mo 12.2% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

21.8%

18-34

19.7%

35-54

23.1%

55-74

27.1%

75+

8.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 41 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Martin County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Loogootee	2,853	$50,000	26.4%	$148,500
Shoals	679	$38,333	20.5%	$151,500
Crane	260	$46,719	27.7%	$103,600
Burns City	139	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Dover Hill	71	N/A	7.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Martin County is located in Indiana with a total population of 9,830. It is the 88th most populous county out of 92 in Indiana. The county encompasses 5 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Martin County is 42.7 years. This is 12% higher than the state median of 38.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Martin County is $68,594. This is 5% lower than the state median of $71,957. It is also 15% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 16.3%. This is 32% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.3%. The unemployment rate is 2.4%. This is 44% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $159,400. Housing costs are 27% lower than the state median of $218,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Martin County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 78.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% higher than the state average of 70.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Martin County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.6% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.4%. The Black or African American population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 9.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.4%) is well below the state average of 8.6%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 2.6%.

Education

13.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 55% lower than the state rate of 29.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Martin County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Indiana and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Martin County, Indiana?

Martin County has a population of 9,830, making it the 88th most populous county in Indiana.

What is the median income in Martin County?

The median household income in Martin County is $68,594 with a poverty rate of 16.3%.

How many cities are in Martin County, Indiana?

Martin County contains 5 Census-designated places.