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Martinez, Georgia
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The intersection of Riverwatch Parkway and Baston Road in Martinez
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Location in Columbia County and the state of Georgia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Columbia |
| Area | |
| • Total | 14.62 sq mi (37.86 km2) |
| • Land | 14.51 sq mi (37.57 km2) |
| • Water | 0.11 sq mi (0.29 km2) |
| Elevation | 361 ft (110 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 34,535 |
| • Density | 2,380.74/sq mi (919.22/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
30907
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| Area code(s) | 706 |
| FIPS code | 13-50036 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0332326 |
Martinez ( mar-TI-nez) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Columbia County, Georgia, United States. It is a northwestern suburb of Augusta and is part of the Augusta, Georgia metropolitan area. The population was 35,795 at the 2010 census.
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Geography
Martinez is located in eastern Columbia County at 33°30′58″N 82°6′0″W / 33.51611°N 82.10000°W (33.516089, -82.100024). It is bordered to the southeast by the city of Augusta in Richmond County. To the north and northwest is the CDP of Evans. Interstate 20 forms the short southern boundary of Martinez, with access from Exit 194 (Georgia State Route 383/South Belair Road).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 14.6 square miles (37.9 km2), of which 14.5 square miles (37.6 km2) is land and 0.12 square miles (0.3 km2), or 0.76%, is water.
Martinez has an elevation of 361 feet (110 m) above sea level, about 200 feet (61 m) higher than downtown Augusta. The areas of the CDP closest to the Richmond County line tend to be relatively flat, while land further west is hillier. Trees in Martinez are seen mainly in the subdivisions, as the main roads are crowded with businesses. They include pine, oak, sweet gum, hickory, and a variety of other species.
History
Although named for a Latino, this town is pronounced Martin-EZ rather in than in the traditional Spanish way. The founder was José Martínez y Saldivar, a wealthy man from Cuba. He bought a plantation in Columbia County and named it El Cordero Ranch ("The Lamb Ranch"). He wanted to be an American soldier. He ended up having four daughters who married very wealthy men, one being a Dr. Perrin who died around 1940. El Cordero Ranch is now only 20 acres (8.1 ha) in size. His old home (hacienda) and several buildings, barns and a water tower original to the property still stand.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 10,104 | — | |
| 1990 | 33,731 | 233.8% | |
| 2000 | 27,749 | −17.7% | |
| 2010 | 35,795 | 29.0% | |
| 2020 | 34,535 | −3.5% | |
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2020 census
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 23,058 | 66.77% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 4,770 | 13.81% |
| Native American | 76 | 0.22% |
| Asian | 2,186 | 6.33% |
| Pacific Islander | 86 | 0.25% |
| Other/Mixed | 2,074 | 6.01% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,285 | 6.62% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 34,535 people, 11,780 households, and 8,153 families residing in the CDP.
Highways
I-20
SR 28
SR 104
SR 104 Conn.
SR 232
SR 383
SR 402
See also
In Spanish: Martinez (Georgia) para niños
