Martin County, FL

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2021 Population

158,323

1.31% 1-year decline

US Senator

Marco Rubio

Republican Party

US Senator

Rick Scott

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

52.9

0.38% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

10.5%

2% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$69,769

6% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$306,700

4.68% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

66,110

1.4% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Martin County, FL had a population of 158k people with a median age of 52.9 and a median household income of $69,769. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Martin County, FL declined from 160,420 to 158,323, a −1.31% decrease and its median household income grew from $65,821 to $69,769, a 6% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Martin County, FL are White (Non-Hispanic) (77.2%), White (Hispanic) (7.79%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (5.29%), Two+ (Hispanic) (3.33%), and Other (Hispanic) (2.2%).

None of the households in Martin County, FL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

95.6% of the residents in Martin County, FL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Martin County, FL are Hobe Sound Bible College (31 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Martin County, FL was $306,700, and the homeownership rate was 79.2%.

Most people in Martin County, FL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Martin County, FL was 2 cars per household.

Martin County, FL borders Glades County, FL, Hendry County, FL, Okeechobee County, FL, Palm Beach County, FL, and St. Lucie County, FL.

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Population & Diversity

Martin County, FL is home to a population of 158k people, from which 95.6% are citizens. As of 2021, 10.2% of Martin County, FL residents were born outside of the country (16.1k people).

In 2021, there were 9.91 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (122k people) in Martin County, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 12.3k White (Hispanic) and 8.37k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

95.6%

2021 Citizenship

95.5%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 95.6% of Martin County, FL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Martin County, FL was 95.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Martin County, FL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Martin County, FL

White (Non-Hispanic)
122k ± 421
White (Hispanic)
12.3k ± 1.09k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
8.37k ± 282

14.1%

Hispanic Population

22.3k people

14.1% of the people in Martin County, FL are hispanic (22.3k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Martin County, FL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Florida.

Most Common Origin

Cuba
993,450 ± 23,894 people
Haiti
340,538 ± 14,212 people
Colombia
292,600 ± 13,189 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Florida was Cuba, the natal country of 993,450 Florida residents, followed by Haiti with 340,538 and Colombia with 292,600.

Foreign-Born Population

10.2%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

16.1k people

10.3%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

16.6k people

As of 2021, 10.2% of Martin County, FL residents (16.1k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Martin County, FL was 10.3%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Martin County, FL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
4,930 ± 503
Korea
1,580 ± 388
Gulf War (2001-)
1,466 ± 358

Martin County, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.12 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Martin County, FL employs 66.1k people. The largest industries in Martin County, FL are Health Care & Social Assistance (9,744 people), Retail Trade (7,349 people), and Construction (6,383 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($128,205), Information ($98,750), and Public Administration ($78,221).

Males in Florida have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $51,213. The income inequality in Florida (measured using the Gini index) is 0.473, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

66.1k

2021 Value

± 2,419

−1.4%

1 Year decline

± 5.28%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Martin County, FL declined at a rate of −1.4%, from 67.1k employees to 66.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Martin County, FL, are Management Occupations (8,824 people), Sales & Related Occupations (8,515 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (6,809 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Martin County, FL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Florida (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

66.1k

2021 Value

± 2,419

−1.4%

1 Year decline

± 5.28%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Martin County, FL declined at a rate of −1.4%, from 67.1k employees to 66.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Martin County, FL, are Health Care & Social Assistance (9,744 people), Retail Trade (7,349 people), and Construction (6,383 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Martin County, FL, though some of these residents may live in Martin County, FL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$47,226

Median earning men ± $3,168

$32,096

Median earning women ± $1,703

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($106,015), Public Administration ($94,583), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($82,611).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($78,362), Information ($65,859), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($58,092).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Florida. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Florida.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

2,407
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
1,702
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services
1,278
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$1.46M
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$602k
Manufacturing
$548k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Florida to other states, or from other states to Florida.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Florida product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $93.7B, followed by Electronics ($57.8B) and Pharmaceuticals ($56.4B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Florida products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$640B

2020 Value in Florida

$1.41T

Projected 2050 Value in Florida

121% growth

In 2020, total outbound Florida trade was $640B. This is expected to increase 121% to $1.41T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Florida trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Florida to other states, or from other states to Florida.

Most Common Trade Partners

Georgia
$22.9B
Texas
$17.8B
California
$14.6B

In 2020, the top outbound Florida domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Georgia with $22.9B, followed by Texas with $17.8B and California and $14.6B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Florida shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Martin County, FL went to Donald J. Trump with 62% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (37.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.454%).

Marco Rubio and Rick Scott are the senators currently representing the state of Florida. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Florida is currently represented by 28 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (62%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (37.4%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.454%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Martin County, FL went to Donald J. Trump with 62% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (37.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.454%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Martin County, FL for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Florida

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Marco Rubio

Senator from Florida

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Rick Scott

Senator from Florida

Assumed office on January 8, 2019
Inauguration delayed in order to finish his term as Governor of Florida.

Marco Rubio and Rick Scott are the senators currently representing Florida.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Florida over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Florida

Florida is currently represented by 28 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Florida have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Martin County, FL awarded 31 degrees. The student population of Martin County, FL in 2021 is skewed towards men, with 82 male students and 78 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Martin County, FL are White (24 and 80%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (3 and 10%), Unknown (2 and 6.67%), and Black or African American (1 and 3.33%).

The largest universities in Martin County, FL by number of degrees awarded are Hobe Sound Bible College (31 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Martin County, FL are General Educational Leadership & Administration (9 and 29%), Elementary Education & Teaching (6 and 19.4%), and Counseling Psychology (5 and 16.1%).

The median tuition cost in Martin County, FL for private four year colleges is $6,298.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 160 students enrolled in Martin County, FL, 51.2% men and 48.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 119 records, of which 49.6% were women and 50.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities
4 degree-majors awarded
Counseling Psychology
4 degree-majors awarded
Elementary Education & Teaching
6 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Martin County, FL was Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities with 4 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Martin County, FL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Hobe Sound Bible College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

31 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Hobe Sound Bible College with 31 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 14 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Martin County, FL, which is 0.824 times less than the 17 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 24 degrees mean that there were 8 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 3 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($6,298) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,400) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($510) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 1.12% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.13% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (4.9M), Some college (3.57M), and Bachelors Degree (3.2M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Martin County, FL was $306,700 in 2021, which is 1.25 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $293,000 to $306,700, a 4.68% increase. The homeownership rate in Martin County, FL is 79.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Martin County, FL have an average commute time of 26.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Martin County, FL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Martin County, FL is $69,769. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Martin County, FL was Census Tract 16.02 with a value of $190,192, followed by Census Tract 5.02 and Census Tract 6.04, with respective values of $140,893 and $134,375.

In 2022, 16% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Martin County, FL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.51%.

Housing

Property

$306,700

Median Property Value 2021

±$9,381

$52,356

Median Property Taxes

±$1,779

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Martin County, FL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Martin County, FL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

79.2%

Homeownership

2021

67.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 79.2% of the housing units in Martin County, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 79.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Martin County, FL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 16.02
Census Tract 5.02
Census Tract 6.04

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Martin County, FL was Census Tract 16.02 with a value of $190,192, followed by Census Tract 5.02 and Census Tract 6.04, with respective values of $140,893 and $134,375.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Martin County, FL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$69,769

Median Household Income

± $2,902

66.1k

Number of Households

± 2,219

In 2021, the median household income of the 66.1k households in Martin County, FL grew to $69,769 from the previous year's value of $65,821.

The following chart displays the households in Martin County, FL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Martin County, FL is from Florida.

0.473

2021 Wage GINI in Florida

0.472

2020 Wage GINI in Florida

In 2021, the income inequality in Florida was 0.473 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.108% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Florida was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Florida in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Florida across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (77%)
Worked At Home (11%)
Carpooled (8.54%)

In 2021, 77% of workers in Martin County, FL drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (11%) and those who carpooled to work (8.54%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

26.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Martin County, FL have a shorter commute time (26.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.95% of the workforce in Martin County, FL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Martin County, FL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Martin County, FL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Martin County, FL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 16% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Martin County, FL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.51%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

10.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Martin County, FL (16.2k out of 155k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 75+.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Martin County, FL is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 17.3% of the children was living in poverty in Martin County, FL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 6.5%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 240 in Martin County, FL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 47.3 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

90% of the population of Martin County, FL has health coverage, with 36.6% on employee plans, 8.98% on Medicaid, 23.3% on Medicare, 19.5% on non-group plans, and 1.62% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Martin County, FL see 1533 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.86% decrease from the previous year (1562 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1318 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 457 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48% were men and 52% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,533 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Martin County, FL

Primary care physicians in Martin County, FL see an average of 1,533 patients per year. This represents a 1.86% decrease from the previous year (1,562 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Martin County, FL in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 17.8% under 18 years, 13.8% between 18 and 34 years, 37.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 31.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48% were men and 52% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

9.99%

Uninsured

36.6%

Employer Coverage

8.98%

Medicaid

23.3%

Medicare

19.5%

Non-Group

1.62%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Martin County, FL grew by 3.59% from 9.65% to 9.99%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Martin County, FL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 45.8 in Martin County, FL.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Martin County, FL.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 24.2% in Martin County, FL.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Martin County, FL.

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