Martin County, North Carolina
Martin County: county in North Carolina, United States
About
Martin County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2010 census, the population was 24,505 and a population density of 21 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 22,178 inhabitants. Its county seat is Williamston. The county was created 252 years ago in 1773.
County Snapshot
Martin County at a glance
Martin County currently has 9 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
9
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
North Carolina counties
100
Open related pagesLargest city
WilliamstonPopulation 5,129
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Martin County
| Population | 22,178 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | North Carolina (United States) |
| Different from | Martin County, Martinsville, Martin County, Martin County, Martin County, Martin County |
| Area | 1195 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.06% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.94% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 35.8416,-77.1071 |
| Named for | Josiah Martin |
| Capital | Williamston |
| Establishment | January 01, 1774 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 19:55:55 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 19 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -10.49% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 89℉ Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Martin County is located at 35°50'30"N 77°6'25"W (35.8416000, -77.1070800). It has 5 neighbors: Beaufort County, Bertie County, Edgecombe County, Pitt County and Washington County.
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The largest city of Martin County is Williamston with a population of 5,129. Other cities include, Robersonville population 1,322, Hamilton population 363, Oak City population 281 and Parmele population 253. See all Martin County cities & populated places.
Martin County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Martin County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Williamston | 5,129 | City in North Carolina |
| Robersonville | 1,322 | City in Martin County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Jamesville | 440 | Township in Martin County, North Carolina |
| Hamilton | 363 | Town in North Carolina, USA |
| Oak City | 281 | Town |
| Parmele | 253 | Human settlement in Martin County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Everetts | 138 | Town in North Carolina, United States of America |
| Hassell | 75 | Human settlement in Martin County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Bear Grass | 65 | Human settlement in Martin County, North Carolina, United States of America |
Weather
A slight chance of rain showers between noon and 1pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high...
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Martin County
Official Website- Williamston
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Martin County decreased by 10.49% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 24,505 | - | census |
| 2011 | 24,186 | -1.32% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 23,845 | -1.43% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 23,637 | -0.88% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 23,435 | -0.86% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 23,262 | -0.74% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 23,122 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 22,763 | -1.58% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 22,660 | -0.45% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 22,440 | -0.98% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 22,178 | -1.18% | estimation process |
People born in Martin County (6)
People born in Martin County, including politician Henry Hunter Bryan, musician Wilbur Little, politician Joseph Hunter Bryan, .
More notable people
- Wilbur Hardee (American businessman) he was born in 15/08/1918
- William Drew Robeson I (African-American clergy) he was born in 27/07/1844
- Gene Rogers he was born in 01/01/1929
Other places with the same name (5)
- Martin County, Florida county in Minnesota, United States with a population of 162,088 people.
- Martin County, Minnesota county in Minnesota, United States with a population of 19,484 people.
- Martin County, Kentucky county in Kentucky, United States with a population of 11,031 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.
North Carolina Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Wake County | 1,132,271 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Mecklenburg County | 1,128,945 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Charlotte | 900,350 | The fourteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Charlotte metropolitan area. |
| Guilford County | 540,521 | County in North Carolina, United States of America |
| Raleigh | 474,414 | The capital of North Carolina, Raleigh is a major center for business, government, and education. |
| Forsyth County | 383,843 | County in North Carolina, United States of America |
| West Raleigh | 338,759 | A census-designated place located in Wake County, North Carolina. |
| Cumberland County | 336,364 | County in Maine, United States |
| Durham County | 327,306 | County in North Carolina, United States of America |
| Greensboro | 297,878 | The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Greensboro metropolitan area. |
| Durham | 285,897 | The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Durham metropolitan area. |
| Buncombe County | 263,477 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Winston-Salem | 248,112 | The fifth most populous city in North Carolina. |
| Union County | 244,562 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| New Hanover County | 236,613 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Gaston County | 226,568 | County in North Carolina, United States |