Time Zone: Martin County lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time.
The community of Williamston is the Seat for Martin County.
Martin County was founded in 1774. Martin was created by taking area from Halifax and Counties.
From the Census Estimates for 2009, <1> Martin had a population of 23,337 people. This is a decrease of 8.81% since the last Census (which gave a population of 25,593 people in 2000).
At the time of the 2000 Census, Martin represented 0.32% of the total population of North Carolina, making it the state's 72nd most populous county (out of 100 counties).
The following table shows the recent changes in population. Other than 2000, the population counts have been estimated by the Census Bureau.
Year | Population | Change Since 2000 | Year-to-Year Change |
2010 | 24,505 | -4.25% | +5% since 2009 |
2009 | 23,337 | -8.81% | -0.64% since 2008 |
2008 | 23,487 | -8.23% | -0.6% since 2007 |
2007 | 23,629 | -7.67% | |
--- | | | 2000 | 25,593 | The Last Census |
More information can be found on the Martin County Census Page for Martin County. .
Below are some of the communities located in Martin County (for more communities, please visit our Nearby Page for Martin County):
Websites for Martin County
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