Martin County, North Carolina
Encyclopedia
Politics
Martin County has tended to vote in line with the rest of the country in presidential elections. In 2008, Barack ObamaBarack Obama
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won the county with 52.2% of the vote. This was very similar to his national figure of 52.91%.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 25,593 people, 10,020 households, and 7,194 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 56 people per square mile (21/km²). There were 10,930 housing units at an average density of 24 per square mile (9/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 52.54% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 45.37% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.29% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.24% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.03% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.90% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.63% from two or more races. 2.06% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
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or Latino
Race (United States Census)
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of any race.
There were 10,020 households out of which 31.60% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.30% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 17.60% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.20% were non-families. 25.70% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.90% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.02.
In the county the population was spread out with 25.50% under the age of 18, 7.50% from 18 to 24, 26.80% from 25 to 44, 25.00% from 45 to 64, and 15.20% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 86.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.80 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $28,793, and the median income for a family was $35,428. Males had a median income of $29,818 versus $19,167 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $15,102. About 16.30% of families and 20.20% of the population were below the poverty line, including 27.50% of those under age 18 and 25.70% of those age 65 or over.
Cities and towns
- Bear GrassBear Grass, North CarolinaBear Grass is a town in Martin County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 53 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Bear Grass is located at ....
- EverettsEveretts, North CarolinaEveretts is a town in Martin County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 179 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Everetts is located at ....
- HamiltonHamilton, North CarolinaHamilton is a town in Martin County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 516 at the 2000 census. The current mayor is Gil Matthews.-Geography:Hamilton is located at ....
- HassellHassell, North CarolinaHassell is a town in Martin County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 72 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Hassell is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , all of it land.-Demographics:...
- JamesvilleJamesville, North CarolinaJamesville is a town in Martin County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 502 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Jamesville is located at ....
- Oak CityOak City, North CarolinaOak City is a town in Martin County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 339 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Oak City is located at ....
- ParmeleParmele, North CarolinaParmele is a town in Martin County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 262 at the 2008 census.-Geography:Parmele is located at ....
- RobersonvilleRobersonville, North CarolinaRobersonville, incorporated in 1872, is a town located in Martin County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 1,731 at the 2000 census. Robersonville is located in North Carolina's Inner Banks region...
- WilliamstonWilliamston, North CarolinaWilliamston is a town in Martin County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 5,843 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Martin County. The closest major city is Greenville, approx. 28 mi to the southwest.-Geography:...