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Martin, Louisiana
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| Village of Martin | |
Location of Martin in Red River Parish, Louisiana.
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Location of Louisiana in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Louisiana |
| Parish | Red River |
| Area | |
| • Total | 11.59 sq mi (30.02 km2) |
| • Land | 11.55 sq mi (29.91 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km2) |
| Elevation | 233 ft (71 m) |
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| • Total | 524 |
| • Density | 45.37/sq mi (17.52/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 318 |
| FIPS code | 22-48925 |
Martin is a small village located in Red River Parish, Louisiana, in the United States. In 2020, about 524 people lived there.
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Where is Martin Located?
Martin is found in Red River Parish, Louisiana. It covers an area of about 11.6 square miles (30 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water.
How Many People Live in Martin?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 584 | — | |
| 1990 | 545 | −6.7% | |
| 2000 | 625 | 14.7% | |
| 2010 | 594 | −5.0% | |
| 2020 | 524 | −11.8% | |
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In 2000, there were 625 people living in Martin. These people lived in 221 households, with 177 of them being families. The village had about 54 people per square mile.
Most people in Martin were White (about 98%). A small number were African American or Native American.
Many households (45.7%) had children under 18 living with them. Most households (70.1%) were married couples. The average household had about 2.83 people.
The people living in Martin were of different ages. About 32% were under 18 years old. About 10% were 65 years or older. The average age in the village was 33 years.
The average yearly income for a household in Martin was $33,542. For families, it was $40,714. About 12.6% of the people in Martin lived below the poverty line. This included 11.8% of children and 16.9% of seniors.
Schools in Martin
Students in Martin attend schools managed by the Red River Parish School District.
- Red River Elementary School serves students from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th grade.
- Red River Junior High School is for students in grades 6-8.
- Red River Senior High School is for older students in grades 9-12.
There is also a private school called Riverdale Academy. It teaches students from kindergarten all the way through 12th grade. This school is located nearby in a place called East Point.
Famous People from Martin
- H. M. Fowler was a state representative from 1972 to 1986. He was born in a community called Holly Springs. He graduated from the old Martin High School in 1937.
See also
In Spanish: Martin (parroquia de Red River, Luisiana) para niños
