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 21,992.

  • The median home value in Martin County is $111,996.

  • The median income in Martin County is $44,799.

  • The median rent in Martin County is $758.

  • The unemployment rate in Martin County is 9.6%.

  • The poverty rate in Martin County is 20.5%.

  • The average high in Martin County is 76.2° and there are 124.1 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Martin County

List Of Cities & Towns in Martin County

Williamston, NC Population 5,224

Robersonville, NC Population 1,471

Oak City, NC Population 420

Jamesville, NC Population 384

Everetts, NC Population 269

Parmele, NC Population 221

Hamilton, NC Population 167

Bear Grass, NC Population 129

Hassell, NC Population 26

Map Of Martin County

Martin County, NC Weather

  • The average high in Martin County is 76.2°.

  • There are 90.75 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 124.1 inches of rain each year with 1.5 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:13 hours of sun each day in Martin County.

StatMartin County
Mean High76.2
Nice Days90.75
Rainfall124.1
Snowfall1.5
Sunny_hours5:13
76.2°
Average High
124.1
Inches of Rain

Martin County Photos

Roanoke River At Williamston
Source: Wikipedia User Camb.g2g | GFDL
Williamston Nc   Frank Earl Wynne House
Source: Wikipedia User | GFDL

Martin County Demographics

Population over time in Martin County

The current population in Martin County is 21,992. The population has decreased -2.8% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 22,213 -1.9%
2021 22,644 -0.9%
2020 22,849 -

Gender in Martin County

  • Martin County is 53.7% female with 11,820 female residents.

  • Martin County is 46.3% male with 10,172 male residents.

Female
53.7% (11,820)
Male
46.3% (10,172)
Gender Martin County NC USA
Female 53.7% 51.0% 50.4%
Male 46.3% 49.0% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Martin County

Martin County is:

  • 51.2% White with 11,266 White residents.

  • 41.6% African American with 9,144 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 18 American Indian residents.

  • 0.6% Asian with 125 Asian residents.

  • 0.1% Hawaiian with 21 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.

  • 2.1% Two Or More with 459 Two Or More residents.

  • 4.4% Hispanic with 959 Hispanic residents.

White
51.2% (11,266)
African American
41.6% (9,144)
American Indian
0.1% (18)
Asian
0.6% (125)
Hawaiian
0.1% (21)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
2.1% (459)
Hispanic
4.4% (959)

Table: Martin County By Race

Race Martin County NC USA
White 51.2% 61.7% 58.9%
African American 41.6% 20.6% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.9% 0.6%
Asian 0.6% 3.1% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.1% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.1% 3.3% 3.5%
Hispanic 4.4% 10.0% 18.7%

Household Income For Martin County, North Carolina

  • 7.3% of households in Martin County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 7.5% of households in Martin County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 10.9% of households in Martin County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 12.6% of households in Martin County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 16.5% of households in Martin County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 17.0% of households in Martin County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 16.1% of households in Martin County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 7.1% of households in Martin County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 3.2% of households in Martin County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 1.9% of households in Martin County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
7.3% (1,600)
$10,000 to $14,999
7.5% (1,640)
$15,000 to $24,999
10.9% (2,387)
$25,000 to $34,999
12.6% (2,766)
$35,000 to $49,999
16.5% (3,633)
$50,000 to $74,999
17.0% (3,749)
$75,000 to $99,999
16.1% (3,537)
$100,000 to $149,999
7.1% (1,562)
$150,000 to $199,999
3.2% (702)
$200,000 or more
1.9% (412)
Income Martin County NC USA
Less than $10,000 7.3% 5.1% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 7.5% 4.3% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 10.9% 8.1% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 12.6% 8.5% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 16.5% 12.3% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.0% 17.3% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 16.1% 12.9% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 7.1% 15.9% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 3.2% 7.2% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 1.9% 8.5% 11.4%

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

  • 6.0% of adults in Martin County completed < 9th grade.

  • 12.0% of adults in Martin County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 30.0% of adults in Martin County completed high school / ged.

  • 24.0% of adults in Martin County completed some college.

  • 12.0% of adults in Martin County completed associate's degree.

  • 11.0% 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.

  • 1.0% of adults in Martin County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
6% (1,319)
9-12th Grade
12% (2,639)
High School / GED
30% (6,597)
Some College
24% (5,278)
Associate's Degree
12% (2,639)
Bachelor's Degree
11% (2,419)
Master's Degree
4% (879)
Professional Degree
0% (0)
Doctorate Degree
1% (219)
Education Martin County NC USA
< 9th Grade 6% 4% 3%
9-12th Grade 12% 7% 6%
High School / GED 30% 25% 26%
Some College 24% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 12% 10% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 11% 21% 21%
Master's Degree 4% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 0% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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