Martin County, Texas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Martin County
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The Martin County Courthouse in Stanton
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Location within the U.S. state of Texas
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Texas |
| Founded | 1884 |
| Named for | Wylie Martin |
| Seat | Stanton |
| Largest city | Midland |
| Area | |
| • Total | 916 sq mi (2,370 km2) |
| • Land | 915 sq mi (2,370 km2) |
| • Water | 0.7 sq mi (2 km2) 0.08% |
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| • Total | 5,237 |
| • Density | 5.717/sq mi (2.2074/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 19th |
Martin County is a county located in the state of Texas in the United States. In 2020, about 5,237 people lived there. The main town and county seat (where the county government is) is Stanton.
The county was officially created in 1876 and started operating in 1884. It was named after Wylie Martin, who was an early settler in the area. For many years, Martin County had special local rules about certain types of sales. In November 2018, these rules changed, allowing some sales within the city of Stanton.
Martin County is part of the larger Midland–Odessa combined statistical area. This means it's connected to the economies and communities of Midland and Odessa.
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Geography of Martin County
According to government records, Martin County covers an area of about 916 square miles. Almost all of this area, 915 square miles, is land. Only a very small part, about 0.7 square miles, is water.
A large oil field, called the Spraberry Trend, is found underneath much of the northern part of the county. This oil field is one of the biggest in the United States.
Main Roads in Martin County
These are the major roads that help people travel through Martin County:
I-20
Bus. I-20
US 87
SH 115
SH 137
SH 176
SH 349
Neighboring Counties
Martin County shares its borders with several other counties:
- Dawson County (to the north)
- Howard County (to the east)
- Glasscock County (to the southeast)
- Midland County (to the south)
- Andrews County (to the west)
- Gaines County (to the northwest)
People and Population
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 12 | — | |
| 1890 | 264 | 2,100.0% | |
| 1900 | 332 | 25.8% | |
| 1910 | 1,549 | 366.6% | |
| 1920 | 1,146 | −26.0% | |
| 1930 | 5,785 | 404.8% | |
| 1940 | 5,556 | −4.0% | |
| 1950 | 5,541 | −0.3% | |
| 1960 | 5,068 | −8.5% | |
| 1970 | 4,774 | −5.8% | |
| 1980 | 4,684 | −1.9% | |
| 1990 | 4,956 | 5.8% | |
| 2000 | 4,746 | −4.2% | |
| 2010 | 4,799 | 1.1% | |
| 2020 | 5,237 | 9.1% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1850-2010 2010 2020 |
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The population of Martin County has changed over the years. In 1880, only 12 people lived there. By 2020, the population grew to 5,237 people.
Population Details
In 2000, there were 4,746 people living in Martin County. The county had about 5 people per square mile. There were 1,624 households, and 1,256 of these were families.
Many households, about 42.7%, had children under 18 living with them. Most households, 64.3%, were married couples living together. About 21.7% of all households were made up of individuals living alone.
The population was spread out by age. About 33.9% of the people were under 18 years old. About 13.3% were 65 years or older. The average age in the county was 32 years.
The average income for a household in the county was $31,836 in 2000. For families, the average income was $35,965.
Local Media
The people of Martin County get their news and entertainment from several sources. There is a weekly newspaper that covers local events. They also have local radio stations like KKJW (FM), KBXJ (FM), and KPET (AM). People can also tune into various radio and TV stations from the nearby cities of Midland and Odessa.
Towns and Communities
Cities in Martin County
- Ackerly (part of this city is also in Dawson County)
- Midland (most of this city is in Midland County)
- Stanton (This is the main town and county seat.)
Smaller Communities
These are smaller, unincorporated communities in Martin County:
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Martín (Texas) para niños
