Martin County, Texas Demographics 2026

Name: Martin County, Texas Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Martin County, Texas has a population of 5,230, the 200th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $77,083 and the median home value is $162,200. The poverty rate is 8.1%.

Martin County Quick Facts

Population 5,230

Median Household Income $77,083

Median Home Value $162,200

Poverty Rate 8.1%

Unemployment Rate 6.3%

Median Age 37.2 years

Homeownership Rate 67.0%

Affordability Ratio 2.1x

Bachelor's Degree+ 17.8%

High School Graduation 83.8%

Cities/Places 1

Population 5,230 200th of 254

Median Income $77,083 1% higher than state

Poverty Rate 8.1%

Unemployment 6.3%

Median Household Income

Martin

$77,083

$76,292

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Martin

$162,200

$260,400

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 12.8%

$25K-$50K 14.7%

$50K-$100K 30.6%

$100K+ 42.0%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

7.8%

$10K-$15K

1.6%

$15K-$20K

0.6%

$20K-$25K

2.8%

$25K-$30K

0.5%

$30K-$35K

3.0%

$35K-$40K

1.9%

$40K-$45K

2.3%

$45K-$50K

6.9%

$50K-$60K

9.6%

$60K-$75K

11.8%

$75K-$100K

9.2%

$100K-$125K

10.4%

$125K-$150K

11.1%

$150K-$200K

13.3%

$200K+

7.2%

Employment

6.3% Unemployment Rate State: 5.1%|National: 5.2%

65.2% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 67.0%

Renter 33.1%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.1x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

29.4%

18-34

19.4%

35-54

25.6%

55-74

21.8%

75+

3.8%

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	2,658	$76,157	3.5%	$106,100

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Population Overview

Martin County is located in Texas with a total population of 5,230. It is the 200th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Martin County is 37.2 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 35.5 years. With 29.4% 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 $77,083. This is 1% higher than the state median of $76,292. It is also 2% lower than the national median of $78,538. The poverty rate stands at 8.1%. This is 41% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 6.3%. This is 23% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $162,200. Housing costs are 38% lower than the state median of $260,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Martin County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 67.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Martin County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 48.0% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 45.6%. The Black or African American population (1.2%) is well below the state average of 11.9%.

Education

17.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 46% lower than the state rate of 33.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 83.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Martin County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), 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 5,230, making it the 200th most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Martin County?

The median household income in Martin County is $77,083 with a poverty rate of 8.1%.

How many cities are in Martin County, Texas?

Martin County contains 1 Census-designated place.