Martin, SD Demographics

A map of Martin's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Native American/Other	407	449	43.0%	47.9%
White	393	330	41.5%	35.2%
Hispanic	67	46	7.1%	4.9%
Asian	49	7	5.2%	0.7%
Multiracial	31	101	3.3%	10.8%
Black	0	5	0.0%	0.5%

Martin, South Dakota has an estimated population of 947, a less than 1% change from the 938 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 43.0% Native American/Other, 41.5% White, 7.1% Hispanic, 5.2% Asian, 3.3% Multiracial, and 0.0% Black. 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 is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than South Dakota 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 63.3% in 2020 and 63.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Martin is ranked the 85th most populous place in South Dakota, out of 485 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 77th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Martin's White Population

393 residents of Martin, or 41.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Martin is significantly lower than in South Dakota overall, where 79.8% of the population is White. Martin ranks 424th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Martin's White population has grown by an estimated 19.1%. White residents' share of Martin's population has increased from 35.2% to 41.5%.

Martin is more White than neighboring Allen (0% White), Batesland (0% White), Wanblee (1.5% White), and Kyle (4.9% White). Martin is less White than neighboring Merriman (94.9% White).

Martin's Black Population

0 residents of Martin, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Martin is slightly lower than in South Dakota overall, where 2.1% of the population is Black. Martin ranks 81st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Martin's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Martin's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Martin is less Black than neighboring Kyle (1.3% Black).

Martin's Asian Population

49 residents of Martin, or 5.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Martin is slightly higher than in South Dakota overall, where 1.4% of the population is Asian. Martin ranks 74th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Martin's Asian population has grown by an estimated 600.0%. Asian residents' share of Martin's population has increased from 0.7% to 5.2%.

Martin is more Asian than neighboring Allen (0% Asian), Merriman (2.6% Asian), Batesland (0% Asian), Wanblee (0% Asian), and Kyle (0% Asian).

Martin's Hispanic Population

67 residents of Martin, or 7.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Martin is slightly higher than in South Dakota overall, where 4.8% of the population is Hispanic. Martin ranks 100th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Martin's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 45.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Martin's population has increased from 4.9% to 7.1%.

Martin is more Hispanic than neighboring Merriman (0% Hispanic), Batesland (0% Hispanic), Wanblee (0% Hispanic), and Kyle (1.3% Hispanic). Martin is less Hispanic than neighboring Allen (8.7% Hispanic).

Martin's Native American/Other Population

407 residents of Martin, or 43.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Martin is significantly higher than in South Dakota overall, where 7.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Martin ranks 55th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Martin's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 9.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Martin's population has decreased from 47.9% to 43.0%.

Martin is more Native American/Other than neighboring Merriman (0% Native American/Other). Martin is less Native American/Other than neighboring Allen (91.3% Native American/Other), Batesland (100% Native American/Other), Wanblee (98.5% Native American/Other), and Kyle (92.2% Native American/Other).

Martin's Multiracial Population

31 residents of Martin, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Martin is comparable to the share in South Dakota overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Martin ranks 20th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Martin's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 69.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Martin's population has decreased from 10.8% to 3.3%.

Martin is more Multiracial than neighboring Allen (0% Multiracial), Merriman (2.6% Multiracial), Batesland (0% Multiracial), Wanblee (0% Multiracial), and Kyle (0.1% 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.