Martin County, Kentucky
Martin County: County in Kentucky, United States
About
Martin County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2010 census, the population was 12,929 and a population density of 22 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 11,031 inhabitants. Its county seat is Inez. The county was created 154 years ago in 1870.
Quick Facts about Martin County
| Population : | 11,031 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Kentucky (United States) |
| Different from : | Martin County, Martin County, Martinsville, Martin County, Martin County, Martin County |
| Twitter username : | martincounty_ky |
| Area : | 598 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.4% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.6% |
| Named for : | John Preston Martin |
| Capital : | Inez |
| Establishment : | March 03, 1870 |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 07:00:33 (26th April 2024) |
| Density : | 18 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -17.21% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Martin County is located at 37°48'6"N 82°30'48"W (37.8015800, -82.5132900). It has 6 neighbors: Floyd County, Johnson County, Lawrence County, Pike County, Mingo County and Wayne County.
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The largest city of Martin County is Inez with a population of 614. Other cities include and Warfield population 227. See all Martin County cities & populated places.
Martin County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Martin County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Inez | 614 | Human settlement in Martin County, Kentucky, United States of America |
| Warfield | 227 | Human settlement in Martin County, Kentucky, United States of America |
- Official Website
Official website of Martin County
Martin County has 6 neighbours.
- Floyd County county in Kentucky, United States
- Johnson County county in Kentucky, United States
- Lawrence County county in Kentucky, United States
- Pike County county in Kentucky, United States
- Mingo County county in West Virginia, United States
- Wayne County county in West Virginia, United States
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Martin County decreased by 17.21% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 12,929 | - | census |
| 2011 | 12,829 | -0.78% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 12,725 | -0.82% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 12,651 | -0.58% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 12,494 | -1.26% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 12,285 | -1.7% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 11,945 | -2.85% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 11,492 | -3.94% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 11,325 | -1.47% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 11,195 | -1.16% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 11,031 | -1.49% | estimation process |
Other places with the same name (6)
- Martin County , Florida county in Minnesota, United States with a population of 162,088 people.
- Martin County , North Carolina county in North Carolina, United States with a population of 22,178 people.
- Martin County , Minnesota county in Minnesota, United States with a population of 19,484 people.
- Martin County , Indiana county in Indiana, United States with a population of 10,079 people.
- Martin County , Texas county in Texas, United States with a population of 5,816 people.
Kentucky Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County | 767,452 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Louisville | 760,026 | The nineteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Louisville metropolitan area. |
| Fayette County | 324,735 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Lexington-Fayette | 314,488 | The most populous city in Kentucky and the center of the Lexington-Fayette metropolitan area. |
| Meads | 288,649 | A census-designated place located in Meade County, Kentucky. |
| Ironville | 288,649 | A city located in Lawrence County, Kentucky. |
| Lexington | 225,366 | The second most populous city in Kentucky. |
| Kenton County | 167,949 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Boone County | 135,396 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Warren County | 134,510 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Hardin County | 111,309 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Daviess County | 101,978 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Madison County | 94,265 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Campbell County | 94,020 | County in northeastern Wyoming, United States |
| Bullitt County | 82,182 | County in Kentucky, United States |
| Christian County | 71,478 | County in Missouri, United States |
