Martin: Economy & Jobs
Households in Martin earn a median $45,313 (1.2× below Stephens County median $54,754; 1.7× below Georgia median $77,353), with homes at a median value of $164,400. The surrounding county supports 8,125 jobs (avg $46,716).
- $55,627 avg taxable income per return — higher than the median household income (vs Georgia $75,639).
Income & Affordability
Median household income $45,313 — below the Georgia median ($70,136). Poverty rate 12.3% (U.S. average ~12.5%).
| Affordability · Price To Income Ratio | 3.6× |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Rent To Income Pct | 23.0% |
| Affordability · Affordable | Yes |
| Affordability · Interpretation | affordable |
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $10,430 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $580,192 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $55,627 (vs Georgia $75,639) |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $49,775 |
| Median Household Income | $45,313 (vs Georgia $70,136) |
| Poverty Rate | 12.3% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Economic Character
Qualitative classification derived from Census occupation, industry, and income data — workforce composition (white-collar/blue-collar), top employing sector, and income tier.
| Economic Character · Workforce | blue_collar |
|---|---|
| Economic Character · Top Industry | Manufacturing |
| Economic Character · Income Level | working-class |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $45,313 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 5.5% — above the U.S. average of ~4%. 15% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).
| Commuter Profile · Work From Home Pct | 14.6% |
|---|---|
| Commuter Profile · Primary Mode | drove alone |
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 8,125 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $379,561,675 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $46,716 |
| Employment · Year | 2024 |
| State Occupation Wages · Year | 2023 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Soc Code | 00-0000 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Title | All Occupations |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Employment | 4,757,900 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.5% (vs Georgia 3.5%) |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Industry Sectors
Major industries by establishment count from Census County Business Patterns (2022). Sectors are NAICS-coded; counts are county-wide employer establishments.
| Agriculture · Total Farms | 669 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 68,943 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 103.10 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Animal Totals, Poultry Totals, Cattle, Crop Totals, Field Crops, Other |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 493 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 7,145 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 311,879 |
| Business Patterns · Year | 2022 |
Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — county FIPS matched · Census CBP API — county FIPS match
Local Business Mix
Retail and service businesses by category (Census CBP NAICS-coded). Counts cover the surrounding county, not just the town. Reflects the everyday commercial mix residents can access.
| Local Businesses · Grocery Stores | 4 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Liquor Stores | 4 |
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 10 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 13 |
| Local Businesses · New Car Dealers | 4 |
| Local Businesses · Used Car Dealers | 3 |
| Local Businesses · Auto Repair | 7 |
| Local Businesses · Funeral Homes | 3 |
Sources: Census CBP — NAICS detail codes
Dining Scene
Eating + drinking establishments by NAICS category (Census CBP 2022) — full-service restaurants, fast-food, bars, coffee shops. County-level counts.
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 22 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 25 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (4)
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
Sample (3)
| Nearest Snap · Name | The Calico Store |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Total In Area | 3 |
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | GREATER ROME CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATION INC |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Spending & Tax
Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).
| Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $161,549,734 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 6,896.76 (vs Georgia $7,735) |
| Federal Spending · Population | 23,424 people (vs Georgia 37,381) |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 69.1% |
|---|---|
| Pct Walked | 14.6% |
| Retirement Score · Median age | 35.0 years (vs Georgia 35.6y) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 42.9% |
| Retirement Score · Hospitals Nearby | 1 |
| Retirement Score · Va Access | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Affordable | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Factors | strong SS base, hospital access, VA nearby, affordable |
| Retirement Score · Rating | excellent |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12