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Martin, LA
Village in Red River Parish, Louisiana.
Population
667
Land area
11.5sq mi
People per sq mi
58
ZIP codes
0
Martin and its ZIP codes
Martin at a glance
- Martin is 46% less dense than Louisiana as a whole.
- The median household income is $58,351, 4% below the Louisiana median of $60,756.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $179,200 (17% below Louisiana).
Housing and community stats
Martin, LA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$58,351
Poverty rate
17.9%
Median home value
$179,200
Homeownership
93.2%
Bachelor's or higher
14.2%
Median age
47.9
Average commute
33.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (25), German Americans (18), French Americans (17).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Red River Parish. PPP loans are for Martin.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, -1.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,032
2,519 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,634
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$42.6M
FY 2026, $5,593 per person
How people get to work
Martin, LA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone98.3%
- Carpooled1.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 33.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Martin, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
391
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
31
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 34°F
56.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Martin, LA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.4%
U.S. 33.3% +6.1 pts
Diabetes
15.3%
U.S. 12.1% +3.2 pts
Smoking
23.4%
U.S. 12.8% +10.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.6%
U.S. 11.1% -1.5 pts
Cities near Martin
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AshlandVillage | 7 mi | 27 |
| Hall SummitVillage | 7 mi | 1.7 |
| EdgefieldVillage | 7.7 mi | 0.2 |
| CoushattaTown | 8.9 mi | 3.3 |
| CastorVillage | 11 mi | 1.2 |
| SalineVillage | 15 mi | 1.2 |
| CamptiTown | 15 mi | 1 |
| PowhatanVillage | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| RinggoldTown | 16 mi | 2.3 |
| LuckyVillage | 16 mi | 8.2 |
| JamestownVillage | 16 mi | 1.8 |
| GoldonnaVillage | 19 mi | 13.1 |
| ClarenceVillage | 22 mi | 1.6 |
| BienvilleVillage | 22 mi | 11 |
| HeflinVillage | 24 mi | 1.9 |
| Pleasant HillVillage | 26 mi | 1.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Martin, LA in?
- Martin is in Red River Parish, Louisiana.
- What is the population of Martin, LA?
- About 667 people live in Martin, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Martin?
- Nearby places include Ashland (7 mi), Hall Summit (7 mi), Edgefield (7.7 mi), Coushatta (8.9 mi), Castor (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023