Martin County, FL

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2020 Population

160,420

0.852% 1-year growth

US Senator

Marco Rubio

Republican Party

US Senator

Rick Scott

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

52.7

0.958% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

10.3%

4.17% 1-year increase

2020 Median Household Income

$65,821

7.67% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$293,000

7.05% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

67,052

1.86% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Martin County, FL had a population of 160k people with a median age of 52.7 and a median household income of $65,821. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Martin County, FL grew from 159,065 to 160,420, a 0.852% increase and its median household income grew from $61,133 to $65,821, a 7.67% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Martin County, FL are White (Non-Hispanic) (78%), White (Hispanic) (8.88%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (5.24%), Other (Hispanic) (2.19%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.86%).

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.

95.5% of the residents in Martin County, FL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Martin County, FL are Hobe Sound Bible College (42 degrees awarded in 2020).

In 2020, the median property value in Martin County, FL was $293,000, and the homeownership rate was 79.4%.

Most people in Martin County, FL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.9 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 160k people, from which 95.5% are citizens. As of 2020, 10.3% of Martin County, FL residents were born outside of the country (16.6k people).

In 2020, there were 8.78 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (125k people) in Martin County, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 14.2k White (Hispanic) and 8.41k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

95.5%

2020 Citizenship

95.3%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 95.5% of Martin County, FL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Martin County, FL was 95.3%, 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)
125k ± 316
White (Hispanic)
14.2k ± 1.01k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
8.41k ± 321

13.7%

Hispanic Population

22k people

13.7% of the people in Martin County, FL are hispanic (22k 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
1,006,483 ± 24,039 people
Haiti
335,997 ± 14,118 people
Colombia
281,766 ± 12,945 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Florida was Cuba, the natal country of 1,006,483 Florida residents, followed by Haiti with 335,997 and Colombia with 281,766.

Foreign-Born Population

10.3%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

16.6k people

10%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

15.9k people

As of 2020, 10.3% of Martin County, FL residents (16.6k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Martin County, FL was 10%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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
5,018 ± 460
Korea
2,080 ± 289
World War II
1,487 ± 248

Martin County, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.41 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Martin County, FL employs 67.1k people. The largest industries in Martin County, FL are Health Care & Social Assistance (9,807 people), Retail Trade (8,053 people), and Construction (6,112 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($117,991), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($76,184), and Information ($73,667).

Males in Florida have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $48,168. The income inequality in Florida (measured using the Gini index) is 0.472, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

67.1k

2020 Value

± 2,479

1.86%

1 Year growth

± 4.79%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Martin County, FL grew at a rate of 1.86%, from 65.8k employees to 67.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Martin County, FL, are Sales & Related Occupations (9,049 people), Management Occupations (7,880 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (7,025 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.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

67.1k

2020 Value

± 2,479

1.86%

1 Year growth

± 4.79%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Martin County, FL grew at a rate of 1.86%, from 65.8k employees to 67.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Martin County, FL, are Health Care & Social Assistance (9,807 people), Retail Trade (8,053 people), and Construction (6,112 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

$43,507

Median earning men ± $2,500

$30,772

Median earning women ± $1,539

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Information ($100,115), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($87,439), and Public Administration ($86,487).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Information ($70,262), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($63,465), and Wholesale Trade ($53,054).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Florida. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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 $94.8B, followed by Electronics ($62.6B) and Pharmaceuticals ($59.6B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Florida.

$688B

2020 Value in Florida

$1.41T

Projected 2050 Value in Florida

105% growth

In 2020, total outbound Florida trade was $688B. This is expected to increase 105% 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
$24.9B
California
$19.2B
Texas
$15.8B

In 2020, the top outbound Florida domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Georgia with $24.9B, followed by California with $19.2B and Texas and $15.8B.

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 27 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.

Senators Elections

US Senators from Florida

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Florida.

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 Representatives Elections

US Representatives from Florida

Florida is currently represented by 27 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 2020, universities in Martin County, FL awarded 42 degrees. The student population of Martin County, FL in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 71 male students and 88 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Martin County, FL are White (40 and 95.2%), followed by Black or African American (1 and 2.38%), Hispanic or Latino (1 and 2.38%), and Asian (0 and 0%).

The largest universities in Martin County, FL by number of degrees awarded are Hobe Sound Bible College (42 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Martin County, FL are Elementary Education & Teaching (9 and 21.4%), Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (9 and 21.4%), and Counseling Psychology (9 and 21.4%).

The median tuition cost in Martin County, FL for private four year colleges is $6,098.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2020 there were 159 students enrolled in Martin County, FL, 44.7% men and 55.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 130 records, of which 56.2% were women and 43.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

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

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Martin County, FL was Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities with 9 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

42 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Hobe Sound Bible College with 42 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2020, 18 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Martin County, FL, which is 0.75 times less than the 24 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 40 degrees mean that there were 40 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 1 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 ($6,098) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($950) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($500) 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

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Florida.

Measure

In 2020, 1.08% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.09% 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 2020 were High School or Equivalent (4.93M), Some college (3.6M), and Bachelors Degree (3.09M).

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 $293,000 in 2020, which is 1.28 times larger than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $273,700 to $293,000, a 7.05% increase. The homeownership rate in Martin County, FL is 79.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Martin County, FL have an average commute time of 26.9 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 $65,821. In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Martin County, FL was Census Tract 16.02 with a value of $176,250, followed by Census Tract 5.02 and Census Tract 6.10, with respective values of $125,750 and $124,596.

In 2021, 16.6% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Martin County, FL. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 0.924%.

Housing

Property

$293,000

Median Property Value 2020

±$10,840

$51,489

Median Property Taxes

±$1,846

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

79.4%

Homeownership

2020

67.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 79.4% of the housing units in Martin County, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 78%.

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 6.10

In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Martin County, FL was Census Tract 16.02 with a value of $176,250, followed by Census Tract 5.02 and Census Tract 6.10, with respective values of $125,750 and $124,596.

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.

$65,821

Median Household Income

± $2,203

64.9k

Number of Households

± 2,133

In 2020, the median household income of the 64.9k households in Martin County, FL grew to $65,821 from the previous year's value of $61,133.

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.

0.472

2020 Wage GINI in Florida

0.473

2019 Wage GINI in Florida

In 2020, the income inequality in Florida was 0.472 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.289% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more 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 2020

Drove Alone (78.2%)
Worked At Home (9.78%)
Carpooled (8.81%)

In 2020, 78.2% of workers in Martin County, FL drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.78%) and those who carpooled to work (8.81%).

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

26.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Martin County, FL have a shorter commute time (26.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 2.84% 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 2021, 16.6% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Martin County, FL. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 0.924%.

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

Poverty & Diversity

10.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Martin County, FL (16.1k out of 157k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 75+ and then Males 55 - 64.

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 2021, 13.6% of the children was living in poverty in Martin County, FL. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 10.2%.

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 2021, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 240 in Martin County, FL. From 2014 to 2021, 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

90.4% of the population of Martin County, FL has health coverage, with 36.6% on employee plans, 9.15% on Medicaid, 23.5% on Medicare, 19.5% on non-group plans, and 1.62% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Florida was $8,076 in 2014. This is a 5.05% increase from the previous year ($7,688).

Primary care physicians in Martin County, FL see 1562 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.51% increase from the previous year (1509 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1298 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 505 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.8% were men and 52.2% were women.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

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Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Florida, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,562 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Martin County, FL

Primary care physicians in Martin County, FL see an average of 1,562 patients per year. This represents a 3.51% increase from the previous year (1,509 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.

Community Mobility

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Florida.

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Florida across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 17.7% under 18 years, 14% between 18 and 34 years, 37% between 35 and 64 years, and 31.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.8% were men and 52.2% were women.

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

Uninsured People

9.65%

Uninsured

36.6%

Employer Coverage

9.15%

Medicaid

23.5%

Medicare

19.5%

Non-Group

1.62%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Martin County, FL declined by 7.64% from 10.4% to 9.65%.

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 2021, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 53.3 in Martin County, FL.

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

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2021, 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 19.9% in Martin County, FL.

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

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