Martin County's estimated 2025 population is 10,592 with a growth rate of -1.56% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Martin County is the 98th largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 12,894 and has seen a growth of -17.85% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Martin County includes 87.97% White, 7.46% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Native American, other race, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Asian and multiracial populations.
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,836 | 87.97% |
| Black or African American | 834 | 7.46% |
| Two or more races | 415 | 3.71% |
| Native American | 53 | 0.47% |
| Other race | 22 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 13 | 0.12% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.07% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Martin County's average per capita income is $48,479. Household income levels show a median of $46,185. The poverty rate stands at 29.22%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $62,417 | - |
| Families | $49,735 | $81,788 |
| Households | $46,185 | $70,987 |
| Non Families | $20,386 | $45,630 |
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