Population 5,218 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Martin County
Household size in Martin County
| Period | Martin County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.06 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.22 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.26 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.65 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.41 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Martin County average 2.65 people, the same as the country as a whole. The typical household here is smaller than in Texas overall, where it has 2.83 people. Household size has dropped from 3.06 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Martin County
| Period | Martin County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.1 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 32.5 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 33.8 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.2 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.1 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Martin County is 37.2 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. The picture is much the same across Texas. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 34.1, mirroring the country.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Martin County
| Period | Martin County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.2% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.5% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.0% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 23.9% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | +16.8 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Martin County: 23.9% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 16.8 points, even as the national share fell. Only four of Texas' 254 counties have a higher share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Martin County
Renters in Martin County
| Period | Martin County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.6% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.4% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.2% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 21.9% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Martin County is largely a place of homeowners: only 21.9% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 63.3% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 2.7 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Martin County
| Period | Martin County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.8% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.6% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.7% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.5% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −11.4 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Martin County: 7.5% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Vacancy has fallen 11.4 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of Texas' 254 counties, only 16 have a lower vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Martin County
| Period | Martin County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1965 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1971 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1978 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1975 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +10 | +8 | +6 |
Homes in Martin County run a bit older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1975 against 1980. The median year built has moved up from 1965 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the southeast has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Martin County
| Period | Martin County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $478 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $693 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $712 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $993 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$515 | +$639 | +$606 |
The median renter in Martin County pays $993 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $515 a month from 2006–10, a 108% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 24.3% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Martin County
Bachelor's degrees in Martin County
| Period | Martin County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.7% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.2% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.0% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.4% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.6 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Martin County: 16.4% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 3.6 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Martin County
| Period | Martin County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 71.7% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 75.4% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 77.3% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 78.9% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.2 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in five adults in Martin County never finished high school, well above the national share: only 78.9% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 7.2 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Martin County has a lower share of high school graduates than at least four in five Texas counties.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Martin County
| Period | Martin County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.8% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 2.6% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.5% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.1% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | +4.3 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Martin County: 8.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is up 4.3 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Martin County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin County | 2.65 | 37.2 | 23.9% | 21.9% | 7.5% | 1975 | $993 | 16.4% | 78.9% | 8.1% |
| Midland County | 2.66 | 34.5 | 12.4% | 32.4% | 7.5% | 1993 | $1,532 | 30.9% | 86.3% | 3.2% |
| Howard County | 2.46 | 37.9 | 14.9% | 30.5% | 15.0% | 1968 | $1,056 | 16.0% | 81.9% | 5.6% |
| Erath County | 2.42 | 33.2 | 8.7% | 36.9% | 10.1% | 1990 | $1,243 | 28.9% | 88.6% | 6.1% |
| Somervell County | 2.54 | 44.3 | 12.3% | 20.0% | 7.7% | 1993 | $770 | 28.8% | 92.0% | 3.9% |
| Dona Ana County | 2.70 | 35.8 | 15.7% | 34.5% | 10.6% | 1991 | $1,087 | 31.6% | 83.6% | 6.7% |
| Navarro County | 2.86 | 37.9 | 12.1% | 30.6% | 13.5% | 1983 | $1,119 | 18.0% | 78.8% | 4.6% |
| Luna County | 2.77 | 38.0 | 20.5% | 29.1% | 20.4% | 1981 | $797 | 15.9% | 75.6% | 5.4% |
| Henderson County | 2.55 | 44.1 | 11.1% | 22.2% | 17.4% | 1989 | $1,067 | 20.3% | 88.0% | 4.9% |
| Hidalgo County | 2.68 | 43.1 | 14.5% | 19.2% | 33.2% | 1977 | $803 | 17.9% | 87.3% | 3.6% |
| Rusk County | 2.68 | 40.1 | 10.0% | 21.2% | 15.2% | 1982 | $1,033 | 18.1% | 84.9% | 4.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Martin County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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