Martin County, North Carolina
County
Overview
- County Name
- Martin County
- State
- North Carolina
- FIPS Code
- 37117
- State FIPS
- 37
- County FIPS
- 117
Geography
- Land Area
- 456.41 sq mi
- Water Area
- 0.29 sq mi
- Total Area
- 456.70 sq mi
- Latitude
- 35.847301
- Longitude
- -77.119602
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 21,551
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 17,152
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 20,667 | 95.9% |
| Hispanic | 885 | 4.1% |
| White | 11,254 | 52.2% |
| Black | 8,671 | 40.2% |
| Asian | 119 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 17 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 59 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 118 | 0.5% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 16,670 | 97.2% |
| Hispanic | 490 | 2.9% |
| White | 9,287 | 54.1% |
| Black | 7,013 | 40.9% |
| Asian | 81 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 172 | 1.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 58 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 86 | 0.5% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 21,644
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $53,004
- Poverty Rate
- 20.0%
- Population Below Poverty
- 4,334
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 11,137 | 51.5% |
| Black | 8,723 | 40.3% |
| Asian | 120 | 0.6% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 15,129
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 7,366 | 48.7% |
| Republican | 3,311 | 21.9% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 4,406 | 29.1% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 6,696 | 44.3% |
| Female | 8,404 | 55.5% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 8,130 | 53.7% |
| Hispanic | 296 | 2.0% |
| Black | 6,245 | 41.3% |
| Asian | 59 | 0.4% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 8,674
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 57.3%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 5,258 | 64.7% |
| Hispanic | 80 | 27.0% |
| Black | 3,102 | 49.7% |
| Asian | 28 | 47.5% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 3,818 | 57.0% |
| Female | 4,854 | 57.8% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 4,282 (27.0%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 2,643 (17.0%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 11,058
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $110,689
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $786
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 76.3%
- Public Transit
- 0.0%
- Work From Home
- 5.3%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 24.7%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.