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Martin, TN
City in Weakley County, Tennessee.
Population
10,915
Land area
12.4sq mi
People per sq mi
880
ZIP codes
0
Martin and its ZIP codes
Martin at a glance
- Martin is about 5.1 times as dense as Tennessee as a whole.
- It is the 62nd most populous of 502 cities and towns in Tennessee.
- Households here earn a median of $43,381 a year, 38% less than the Tennessee figure of $69,595.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $198,300 (31% below Tennessee) and median rent is $859 a month.
Local data for Martin, TN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Martin, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$43,381
Poverty rate
26.3%
Median home value
$198,300
Median rent
$859/mo
Homeownership
42.4%
Bachelor's or higher
30.4%
Median age
24.5
Average commute
13.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (910), Irish Americans (658), Mexican Americans (345).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Weakley County. PPP loans are for Martin.
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Aug 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,918
10,635 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,495
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$219M
FY 2026, $6,660 per person
How people get to work
Martin, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.3%
- Carpooled10.2%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked7.3%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.2%
- Worked from home7.4%
Average one-way commute: 13.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Martin, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
478
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
25
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 27°F
54.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Martin, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.4%
U.S. 33.3% +6.1 pts
Diabetes
11.4%
U.S. 12.1% -0.7 pts
Smoking
17.5%
U.S. 12.8% +4.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.8%
U.S. 11.1% +1.7 pts
Cities near Martin
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SharonTown | 7.1 mi | 1.3 |
| DresdenTown | 8.7 mi | 5.9 |
| South FultonCity | 10 mi | 3.4 |
| RivesTown | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| GreenfieldCity | 12 mi | 3.5 |
| Union CityCity | 13 mi | 12.1 |
| Fulton, KYCity | 13 mi | 2.9 |
| DukedomCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.9 |
| KentonTown | 13 mi | 2.5 |
| PalmersvilleCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.9 |
| GleasonTown | 16 mi | 2.2 |
| Water Valley, KYCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| TroyTown | 17 mi | 1.3 |
| RutherfordTown | 17 mi | 2.3 |
| Woodland MillsCity | 17 mi | 1.3 |
| BradfordTown | 18 mi | 1.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Martin, TN in?
- Martin is in Weakley County, Tennessee.
- What is the population of Martin, TN?
- About 10,915 people live in Martin, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Martin?
- Nearby places include Sharon (7.1 mi), Dresden (8.7 mi), South Fulton (10 mi), Rives (11 mi), Greenfield (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023