Martin County, Kentucky
County
Overview
- County Name
- Martin County
- State
- Kentucky
- FIPS Code
- 21159
- State FIPS
- 21
- County FIPS
- 159
Geography
- Land Area
- 229.64 sq mi
- Water Area
- 0.99 sq mi
- Total Area
- 230.63 sq mi
- Latitude
- 37.796774
- Longitude
- -82.506623
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 10,979
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 8,798
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 10,823 | 98.6% |
| Hispanic | 160 | 1.5% |
| White | 9,647 | 87.9% |
| Black | 858 | 7.8% |
| Asian | 0 | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 40 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 45 | 0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 71 | 0.6% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 8,643 | 98.2% |
| Hispanic | 157 | 1.8% |
| White | 7,607 | 86.5% |
| Black | 895 | 10.2% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 85 | 1.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 46 | 0.5% |
| Two or More Races | 11 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 11,027
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $38,918
- Poverty Rate
- 29.0%
- Population Below Poverty
- 3,194
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 9,489 | 86.1% |
| Black | 874 | 7.9% |
| Asian | 0 | 0.0% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 7,224
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 1,379 | 19.1% |
| Republican | 5,595 | 77.5% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other | 127 | 1.8% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 3,457 | 47.9% |
| Female | 3,766 | 52.1% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 6,619 | 91.6% |
| Hispanic | 42 | 0.6% |
| Black | 107 | 1.5% |
| Asian | 102 | 1.4% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 2,526
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 35.0%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 2,325 | 35.1% |
| Hispanic | 16 | 38.1% |
| Black | 19 | 17.8% |
| Asian | 60 | 58.8% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 1,247 | 36.1% |
| Female | 1,279 | 34.0% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 2,306 (29.0%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 827 (10.0%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 4,862
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $89,371
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $473
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 85.9%
- Public Transit
- 0.3%
- Work From Home
- 3.6%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 32.6%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.