North Carolina

Martin

22,031
2020 population
1790
first census record
24
census records

About Martin

Martin, North Carolina, first appears in the United States federal census in 1790, when it recorded a population of 6,080. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 22,031.

Its recorded population peaked at 27,938 in 1950, and has since declined by roughly 21 percent.

On the ground today, 7 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Cary's Rebellion (North Carolina 1710-1711), Union Expedition to Rainbow Banks NC, Skirmish at Rawle's Mill — Williamston, and 29 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202022,031
201024,505
200025,593
199025,078
198025,948
197024,730
196027,139
195027,938
194026,111
193023,400
192020,828
191017,797
190015,383
189015,221
188013,140
18709,647
186010,195
18508,307
18407,637
18308,539
18206,320
18105,987
18005,629
17906,080
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Martin

Military engagements that took place in Martin, North Carolina.

Cary's Rebellion (North Carolina 1710-1711)
1710
Union Expedition to Rainbow Banks NC
1862
Skirmish at Rawle's Mill — Williamston
1862
Battle of Rawle's Mill
1862
Action at Fort Branch NC
1862
Union Expedition to Fort Branch — December 1864
1864
Expedition to Hamilton and Williamston NC — 1864
1864

Historic places in Martin

National Register of Historic Places listings in Martin, North Carolina.

Griffin, W.W., Farm
Williamston
Conoho Creek Historic District
Hassell
Jamesville Primitive Baptist Church and Cemetery
Jamesville
Everetts Christian Church
Everetts
Biggs, Asa, House and Site
Williamston
Everetts Historic District
Everetts
Hickory Hill
Hamilton
Roberson-Everett-Roebuck House
Robersonville
Sunny Side Inn
Williamston
Fort Branch Site
Hamilton
Martin County Courthouse
Williamston
Smithwick's Creek Primitive Baptist Church
Farm Life
Bear Grass Primitive Baptist Church
Bear Grass
First Christian Church
Robersonville
Hamilton Historic District
Hamilton
Williamston Historic District
Williamston
Williamston Colored School
Williamson
Skewarkey Primitive Baptist Church
Williamston
Oak City Christian Church
Oak City
Sherrod Farm
Hamilton
Williamston Commercial Historic District
Williamston
Robersonville Primitive Baptist Church
Robersonville
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Frequently asked about Martin

When does Martin first appear in the US census?
Martin, North Carolina first appears in the federal census in 1790, with a recorded population of 6,080.
What is the population of Martin?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Martin had a recorded population of 22,031.
When did Martin's population peak?
Martin's recorded population peaked at 27,938 in 1950.
Were any battles fought in Martin?
7 documented military engagements took place in Martin, including Cary's Rebellion (North Carolina 1710-1711), Union Expedition to Rainbow Banks NC, Skirmish at Rawle's Mill — Williamston.
How many historic places are in Martin?
29 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Martin, North Carolina.
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