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Martin, TN


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Martin, Tennessee

Martin, Tennessee, in Weakley county, is 50 miles N of Jackson, Tennessee (center to center) and 106 miles NE of Memphis, Tennessee. The city has a population of 10,515.

The People and Families of Martin

In Martin, about 35% of adults are married. Looking at Martin, you'll find a large share of the people are not married.

Approximately 22% of Martin is non-white. No single racial group represents the city, a city where diversity is valued.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Martin had a median family income of $38,648. Martin enjoys an educated population.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Martin gave more campaign money ($2,250) to John Kerry than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Martin Housing

Owners occupy 51% of the housing units in Martin. If the number of studio apartments and one-bedroom apartments is any indication, then the city is a popular and practical place to live on one's own.

Commuting

In Martin, 87% of commuters drive to work. Martin is more walker- and bicycle-friendly than most places its size. People elsewhere might commute hours every day. But generally not in Martin, where the commutes are shorter than a lot of places.

High Points

Martin strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Tennessee):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophyMartin Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyMartin Walking and Biking to Work
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 6%Martin Racial Diversity
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 10%Martin College Educated Adults
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 14%Martin Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Martin Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Martin, TN

Comparing Martin to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Tennessee (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity910
Female Share of the Population76
Senior Citizens43
Well-Paid Single Women48
Male Share of the Population45
Well-Paid Single Men26
Children Under 5 Years Old11
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married22
Average Household Size12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults710
Median Family Income36
People in Middle Class or Better24
People Above Poverty11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times1010
Working at Home78
Public Transportation Use59

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents95
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals910
Affordability of Property Taxes93
People Living Alone87
Housing Recently Built76
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime66
Low Violent Crime57

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