Martin, MI Demographics
A map of Martin's Population by Race
Martin, Michigan has an estimated population of 579, a dramatic increase from the 377 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 78.8% White, 10.4% Hispanic, 6.9% Multiracial, 3.3% Black, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Martin, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Martin has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Michigan overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Martin, that probability was 17.8% in 2020 and 36.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Martin is ranked the 525th most populous place in Michigan, out of 745 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Martin was ranked the 590th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Martin's White Population
456 residents of Martin, or 78.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Martin is higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Martin ranks 307th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Martin's White population has grown by an estimated 33.7%. White residents' share of Martin's population has decreased from 90.5% to 78.8%.
Martin is more White than neighboring Otsego (73.8% White). Martin is less White than neighboring Plainwell (84.1% White), Wayland (88.8% White), Hopkins (86.4% White), and Dorr (92.8% White).
Martin's Black Population
19 residents of Martin, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Martin is lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Martin ranks 327th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Martin's Black population has grown by an estimated 533.3%. Black residents' share of Martin's population has increased from 0.8% to 3.3%.
Martin is more Black than neighboring Plainwell (2.8% Black), Otsego (0.2% Black), Wayland (2.5% Black), Hopkins (0% Black), and Dorr (1.8% Black).
Martin's Asian Population
0 residents of Martin, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Martin is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Martin ranks 587th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Martin's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Martin's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
Martin is less Asian than neighboring Plainwell (0.2% Asian), Otsego (0.3% Asian), Wayland (1.4% Asian), and Hopkins (1.2% Asian).
Martin's Hispanic Population
60 residents of Martin, or 10.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Martin is slightly higher than in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Martin ranks 139th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Martin's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 172.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Martin's population has increased from 5.8% to 10.4%.
Martin is more Hispanic than neighboring Plainwell (10% Hispanic), Otsego (6.2% Hispanic), Wayland (5.4% Hispanic), Hopkins (2.7% Hispanic), and Dorr (1.6% Hispanic).
Martin's Native American/Other Population
4 residents of Martin, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Martin is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Martin ranks 651st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Martin's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 300.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Martin's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.
Martin is more Native American/Other than neighboring Plainwell (0.2% Native American/Other), Wayland (0% Native American/Other), and Hopkins (0.3% Native American/Other). Martin is less Native American/Other than neighboring Otsego (8.4% Native American/Other), and Dorr (0.8% Native American/Other).
Martin's Multiracial Population
40 residents of Martin, or 6.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Martin is slightly higher than in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Martin ranks 633rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Martin's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 300.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Martin's population has increased from 2.7% to 6.9%.
Martin is more Multiracial than neighboring Plainwell (2.6% Multiracial), Wayland (1.9% Multiracial), and Dorr (2.9% Multiracial). Martin is less Multiracial than neighboring Otsego (11.1% Multiracial), and Hopkins (9.4% Multiracial).
Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.