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Martin, Michigan
Village
Location of Martin, Michigan
Location of Martin, Michigan
Country United States
State Michigan
County Allegan
Township Martin
Area
 • Total 0.77 sq mi (1.98 km2)
 • Land 0.77 sq mi (1.98 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
830 ft (253 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 377
 • Density 492.17/sq mi (189.96/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
49070
Area code(s) 269
FIPS code 26-51980
GNIS feature ID 0631648

Martin is a village in southeastern Allegan County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 377 at the 2020 census.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.78 square miles (2.02 km2), all land.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
1950 407
1960 483 18.7%
1970 502 3.9%
1980 447 −11.0%
1990 462 3.4%
2000 435 −5.8%
2010 410 −5.7%
2020 377 −8.0%
U.S. Decennial Census

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 410 people, 162 households, and 109 families living in the village. The population density was 525.6 inhabitants per square mile (202.9/km2). There were 176 housing units at an average density of 225.6 per square mile (87.1/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 92.9% White, 1.0% African American, 2.9% from other races, and 3.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.9% of the population.

There were 162 households, of which 31.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.5% were married couples living together, 10.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.7% were non-families. 27.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.06.

The median age in the village was 37.8 years. 24.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 11% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.8% were from 25 to 44; 26.9% were from 45 to 64; and 13.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 50.7% male and 49.3% female.

Points of interest

US-131 Motorsports Park, originally known as Martin Dragway, claims to be "The fastest track in Michigan".

See also

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