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 250 years ago in 1773.

Martin County locator map
Location of Martin County on North Carolina map.

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%
Named for : Josiah Martin
Capital : Williamston
Establishment : January 01, 1774
Time Zone : America/New_York
Local time : 21:21:48 (6th December 2024)
Density : 19 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -10.49% (2010-2020)
Williamston  NC - old Martin County Courthouse image
Williamston NC - old Martin County Courthouse
Williamston  NC - old Martin County Courthouse image

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.

Martin County map

The largest city of Martin County is Williamston with a population of 5,129. Other cities include, Robersonville population 1,322, Parmele population 253, Hassell population 75 and Bear Grass population 65. 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

Martin County has 5 neighbours.

  • 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

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People born in Martin County (6)

People born in Martin County, including politician Henry Hunter Bryan, musician Wilbur Little, politician Joseph Hunter Bryan, .

List

Other places with the same name (6)

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