Martin County Demographics
A map of Martin County's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 2,780 | 53.1% |
Hispanic | 2,255 | 43.1% |
Black | 81 | 1.5% |
Multiracial | 70 | 1.3% |
Native American/Other | 42 | 0.8% |
Asian | 9 | 0.2% |
Martin County, Texas had a population of 5,237 in 2020. It was 53.1% White, 1.5% Black, 0.2% Asian, 43.1% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 1.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Martin County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Martin County is the 200th most populous county of the 254 counties in Texas.
Martin County's White Population
2,780 residents of Martin County identify as White, or 53.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Martin County larger than the White share of the population of Texas (39.7% White). Of the 254 counties in Texas, Martin County is ranked #153 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Martin County is more White than neighboring Dawson County (36.8% White), Midland County (45% White), and Howard County (45% White). Martin County is less White than neighboring Glasscock County (63.6% White), and Borden County (83.7% White).
Martin County's Black Population
81 residents of Martin County identify as Black, or 1.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Martin County slightly less than the Black share of the population of Texas (11.8% Black). Of the 254 counties in Texas, Martin County is ranked #164 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Martin County is more Black than neighboring Glasscock County (0.7% Black), and Borden County (0.2% Black). Martin County is less Black than neighboring Dawson County (6.8% Black), Midland County (6.2% Black), and Howard County (4.4% Black).
Martin County's Asian Population
9 residents of Martin County identify as Asian, or 0.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Martin County slightly less than the Asian share of the population of Texas (5.4% Asian). Of the 254 counties in Texas, Martin County is ranked #225 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Martin County is more Asian than neighboring Glasscock County (0% Asian), and Borden County (0% Asian). Martin County is less Asian than neighboring Dawson County (0.4% Asian), Midland County (2.3% Asian), and Howard County (1.1% Asian).
Martin County's Hispanic Population
2,255 residents of Martin County identify as Hispanic, or 43.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Martin County roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Texas (39.3% Hispanic). Of the 254 counties in Texas, Martin County is ranked #74 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Martin County is more Hispanic than neighboring Glasscock County (34.7% Hispanic), and Borden County (13.6% Hispanic). Martin County is less Hispanic than neighboring Dawson County (54.3% Hispanic), and Howard County (46.4% Hispanic).
Martin County's Native American/Other Population
42 residents of Martin County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Martin County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Texas (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 254 counties in Texas, Martin County is ranked #86 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Martin County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Dawson County (0.4% Native American/Other), Glasscock County (0.3% Native American/Other), and Borden County (0.2% Native American/Other). Martin County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Midland County (0.9% Native American/Other).
Martin County's Multiracial Population
70 residents of Martin County identify as Multiracial, or 1.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Martin County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Texas (3% Multiracial). Of the 254 counties in Texas, Martin County is ranked #224 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Martin County is more Multiracial than neighboring Dawson County (1.2% Multiracial), and Glasscock County (0.7% Multiracial). Martin County is less Multiracial than neighboring Midland County (2.6% Multiracial), Howard County (2.3% Multiracial), and Borden County (2.4% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.