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Martin, SD
City in Bennett County, South Dakota.
Population
947
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,690
ZIP codes
0
Martin and its ZIP codes
Martin at a glance
- Martin is about 141 times as dense as South Dakota as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 85th among 439 cities and towns in South Dakota.
- The median household income is $54,063, 28% below the South Dakota median of $75,081.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $103,900 (60% below South Dakota) and median rent is $638 a month.
Local data for Martin, SD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Martin, SD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,063
Poverty rate
17.5%
Median home value
$103,900
Median rent
$638/mo
Homeownership
63.6%
Bachelor's or higher
37.5%
Median age
34.3
Average commute
9.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (186), Mexican Americans (67), Irish Americans (48).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bennett County. PPP loans are for Martin.
Unemployment rate
2.8%
Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$44,075
844 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,050
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$32.69M
FY 2026, $9,668 per person
How people get to work
Martin, SD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.9%
- Carpooled7.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked7.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home6.8%
Average one-way commute: 9.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Martin, SD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
554
Countywide, mostly hail
July high / Jan low
87° / 13°F
20.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Martin, SD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.9%
U.S. 33.3% +2.6 pts
Diabetes
14.7%
U.S. 12.1% +2.6 pts
Smoking
17.8%
U.S. 12.8% +5.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.3%
U.S. 11.1% -1.8 pts
Cities near Martin
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AllenCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.2 |
| Merriman, NEVillage | 17 mi | 1 |
| BateslandTown | 19 mi | 0.1 |
| WanbleeCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 2 |
| KyleCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 1.5 |
| Cody, NEVillage | 30 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Martin, SD in?
- Martin is in Bennett County, South Dakota.
- What is the population of Martin, SD?
- About 947 people live in Martin, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Martin?
- Nearby places include Allen (12 mi), Merriman, NE (17 mi), Batesland (19 mi), Wanblee (28 mi), Kyle (28 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023