Martin: Demographics & People
Martin's population stands at 422 people, in 170 households. Population grew 30.2% from 324 (2022) to 422 (2024). Median age 35.0 years. (5.8y younger than Stephens County; 0.6y younger than Georgia). Children under 18 are 27% of the population. Population is 90% White (non-Hispanic) and 8% Black. 58% of households are family-led. County is gaining 951 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 37% adult obesity, 19% smoke.
- 2.5 people per household (vs Georgia avg 2.6).
- 42% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Georgia 40%).
- 83 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Georgia 62).
Population & Trend
Population grew 30.2% from 324 (2022) to 422 (2024) — about 50.4× the recent U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~559 (extrapolated at 15.1%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 781.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 23,424 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 30.2% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 324 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 422 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | booming |
| Population | 422 people (vs Georgia 37,381) |
| Population Estimate | 781 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 35.0y is 3.9 years younger than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 27% — above the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 35.0 years (vs Georgia 35.6y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 26.8% |
| Age Summary · Character | family-oriented |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 422 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 113 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 98.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 132.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 79 |
| Population under 18 | 113 |
| Median age | 35.0 years (vs Georgia 35.6y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 422 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups).
| White residents | 317 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 4 |
| Diversity Index · Simpson Index | 37.8% |
| Diversity Index · Interpretation | less diverse |
| Black population | 7.6% (vs Georgia 40.5%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 90.5% (vs Georgia 38.1%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS).
| Residents born in this state | 319 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 103 |
| Share born in this state | 75.6% |
| Share born in another state | 24.4% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 24.4% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 7 |
Households & Family Composition
170 households. Averaging 2.1 people each — smaller than the U.S. average of 2.5. 58% are family households — below the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 88 families, 30% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 56 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 88 |
| Married couples with children | 26 |
| Single-parent households | 3 |
| Average household size | 2.15 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 13.9% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 4 |
| Family households | 99 households (vs Georgia 8,896) |
| Households that are families | 58.2% (vs Georgia 60.1%) |
| Total households | 170 households (vs Georgia 14,704) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 5.5% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is gaining 951 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 5.5% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 22,750 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 21,799 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 951 |
| Migration · Population growing | Yes |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 20 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 5.6% |
Other
| Congressional District · District | 9 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Formatted | GA-09 |
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 13119 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 13 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 119 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Franklin |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 32.4% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 26.90 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 38.70 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 13119 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Franklin County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Noncore |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 960 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 13119 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Franklin County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 41.8% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 37.4% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 40.7% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 23,349 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Non-metro |
| Family Score · Score | 3.80 |
| Family Score · Schools | 5 |
| Family Score · Childcare Centers | 1 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 26.8% |
| Family Score · Rating | fair |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 422, booming, family-oriented, working-class, blue collar |
| Town Summary · Population | 422 people (vs Georgia 37,381) |
| Town Summary · County | Franklin County |
Sources: Census place-to-CD118 crosswalk (place_fips) · federal dataset cascade