Martin County, Texas Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Martin County, Texas has a population of 5,218, the 197th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $93,734 and the median home value is $174,800. The poverty rate is 8.3%.

Martin County Quick Facts

Population 5,218

Median Household Income $93,73490% MOE ±$17,711

Median Home Value $174,80090% MOE ±$82,507

Poverty Rate 8.3%90% MOE ±4.0 pts

Unemployment Rate 5.4%90% MOE ±4.3 pts

Median Age 37.3 years90% MOE ±1.6 years

Homeownership Rate 78.0%90% MOE ±7.3 pts

Affordability Ratio 1.9x

Bachelor's Degree+ 20.9%90% MOE ±5.0 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 82.3%

Cities/Places 1

Population 5,218 197th of 254

Median Income $93,734 19% higher than state

Poverty Rate 8.3%

Unemployment 5.4%

How Martin County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	5,649	5,218	-7.6%
Median household income	$81,977	$93,734	No clear change (+14.3%)
Median home value¹	$182,145	$174,800	No clear change (-4.0%)
Median gross rent	$1,010	$971	No clear change (-3.9%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Martin

$93,734

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Martin

$174,800

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 10.8%

$25K-$50K 17.7%

$50K-$100K 25.8%

$100K+ 45.7%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

6.5%

$10K-$15K

2.0%

$15K-$20K

0.8%

$20K-$25K

1.5%

$25K-$30K

2.0%

$30K-$35K

4.0%

$35K-$40K

3.8%

$40K-$45K

4.9%

$45K-$50K

3.0%

$50K-$60K

10.6%

$60K-$75K

5.1%

$75K-$100K

10.1%

$100K-$125K

11.5%

$125K-$150K

7.2%

$150K-$200K

15.3%

$200K+

11.8%

Employment

5.4% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

64.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 78.0%

Renter 22.0%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

1.9x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $971/mo 12.4% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

29.9%

18-34

17.5%

35-54

28.5%

55-74

21.0%

75+

3.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Martin County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Stanton	2,638	$92,923	5.0%	$100,000

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Population Overview

Martin County is located in Texas with a total population of 5,218. It is the 197th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Martin County is 37.3 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 35.6 years. With 29.9% of the population under 18, Martin County has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Martin County is $93,734. This is 19% higher than the state median of $78,476. It is also 16% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 8.3%. This is 40% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 5.4%. This is 2% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $174,800. Housing costs are 38% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x, Martin County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 78.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 25% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Martin County is Hispanic or Latino, making up 47.7% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 45.1%. The Black or African American population (2.8%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

20.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 38% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 82.3%.

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 Texas 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, Texas?

Martin County has a population of 5,218, making it the 197th most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Martin County?

The median household income in Martin County is $93,734 with a poverty rate of 8.3%.

How many cities are in Martin County, Texas?

Martin County contains 1 Census-designated place.