Martin, KY County is a small, rural community located in the Appalachian Mountains in Kentucky. With a population of 11,394 and a population density of 48 people per square mile, it has a much lower population density than the US as a whole. It is home to many local businesses such as Martin General Store and Mountain Mart Food City. Year-round activities in Martin County include hiking on trails like the Bad Branch Nature Trail or camping at nearby Lake Cumberland State Park. Other organizations within the county include the Martin County Senior Citizens Center which offers various activities for seniors such as classes and social gatherings. Local sporting events include high school football games at Tom Mattingly Field featuring teams from both Martin County High School and Inez High School.
The population in Martin County is 11,394. There are 50 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Martin County is 40.3, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Martin County is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Martin County
- 52.2% are married
- 14.7% are divorced
- 30.6% are married with children
- 20.6% have children, but are single
Race in Martin County
- 92.4% are White
- 4.7% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.1% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 1.9% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.9% Two or more races
- 0.1% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander