Martin County, Kentucky

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Martin County
County
Martin County Government Center, Inez.jpg
County government center
Map of Kentucky highlighting Martin County.svg
Location within the U.S. state of Kentucky
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Kentucky's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 37°48′N82°31′W / 37.8°N 82.52°W / 37.8; -82.52
CountryFlag of the United States.svg United States
StateFlag of Kentucky.svg  Kentucky
FoundedSeptember 1, 1870
Named for John P. Martin
Seat Inez
Largest cityInez
Area
 • Total
231 sq mi (600 km2)
 • Land230 sq mi (600 km2)
 • Water1.0 sq mi (3 km2)  0.4%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
11,287
 • Estimate 
(2023)
10,928 Decrease2.svg
 • Density49/sq mi (19/km2)
Time zone UTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST) UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district 5th
Website www.martincountykentucky.com

Martin County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2020 census, the population was 11,287. [1] Its county seat is Inez. [2] The county was founded in 1870 and is named for Congressman John Preston Martin. [3] [4]

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History

Martin County was formed in 1870, and named for congressman John Preston Martin. The county seat was initially located in Warfield, but was moved to Inez due to its more central location in the county.

The county has long been reliant on the coal industry. In 1964, President Lyndon Johnson visited Inez, where he announced the launch of the War on Poverty. [5]

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 231 square miles (600 km2), of which 230 square miles (600 km2) is land and 1.0 square mile (2.6 km2) (0.4%) is water. [6] The county's eastern border is formed by the Tug Fork of the Big Sandy River.

Adjacent counties

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1880 3,057—
1890 4,20937.7%
1900 5,78037.3%
1910 7,29126.1%
1920 7,6545.0%
1930 8,58412.2%
1940 10,97027.8%
1950 11,6776.4%
1960 10,201−12.6%
1970 9,377−8.1%
1980 13,92548.5%
1990 12,526−10.0%
2000 12,5780.4%
2010 12,9292.8%
2020 11,287−12.7%
2023 (est.)10,928 [7] −3.2%
U.S. Decennial Census [8]
1790-1960 [9] 1900-1990 [10]
1990-2000 [11] 2010-2021 [12]

As of the census [13] of 2000, there were 12,578 people, 4,776 households, and 3,620 families residing in the county. The population density was 54 per square mile (21/km2). There were 5,551 housing units at an average density of 24 per square mile (9.3/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 99.25% White, 0.03% Black or African American, 0.06% Native American, 0.07% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.01% from other races, and 0.52% from two or more races. 0.62% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 4,776 households, out of which 39.20% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.50% were married couples living together, 12.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.20% were non-families. 21.80% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.30% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.05.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 28.10% under the age of 18; 9.50% from 18 to 24; 29.30% from 25 to 44; 23.30% from 45 to 64; and 9.70% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 98.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.10 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $18,279, and the median income for a family was $21,574. Males had a median income of $31,994 versus $18,011 for females. The per capita income for the county was $10,650. About 33.30% of families and 37.00% of the population were below the poverty line, including 45.10% of those under age 18 and 26.90% of those age 65 or over.

Politics

United States presidential election results for Martin County, Kentucky [14]
Year Republican Democratic Third party(ies)
No. %No. %No. %
2024 3,34391.39%2877.85%280.77%
2020 3,49688.82%40310.24%370.94%
2016 3,50388.62%3639.18%872.20%
2012 3,18083.16%57415.01%701.83%
2008 2,82476.49%80821.89%601.63%
2004 2,99666.01%1,50433.14%390.86%
2000 2,66759.85%1,71438.46%751.68%
1996 1,61241.92%1,80747.00%42611.08%
1992 1,96147.89%1,71541.88%41910.23%
1988 2,58761.65%1,58137.68%280.67%
1984 3,23868.03%1,47130.90%511.07%
1980 2,79363.05%1,56735.37%701.58%
1976 2,12062.12%1,26737.12%260.76%
1972 2,49577.87%66120.63%481.50%
1968 1,94368.42%75926.73%1384.86%
1964 1,56747.40%1,69451.24%451.36%
1960 2,80971.57%1,11628.43%00.00%
1956 2,92780.57%69419.10%120.33%
1952 2,64169.23%1,17430.77%00.00%
1948 1,96467.24%91131.19%461.57%
1944 2,06778.33%57121.64%10.04%
1940 2,27573.34%82626.63%10.03%
1936 2,03771.35%81728.62%10.04%
1932 1,77469.32%77030.09%150.59%
1928 1,67480.44%40419.41%30.14%
1924 1,51272.94%36417.56%1979.50%
1920 1,72683.10%33015.89%211.01%
1916 1,10078.40%28019.96%231.64%
1912 65554.18%25621.17%29824.65%

Elected officials

Elected officials as of January 3, 2025 [15] [16]
U.S. House Hal Rogers (R) KY5
Ky. Senate Phillip Wheeler (R) 31
Ky. House Bobby McCool (R)97

Economy

The Federal Bureau of Prisons U.S. Penitentiary, Big Sandy is located in unincorporated Martin County, near Inez. [17]

They are 3 industrial parks located in Martin County. They are the Honey Branch Industrial Park, The Calloway Industrial Park and the John Callahan Industrial Park

Coal companies in Martin County

Education

The Martin County School System operates public schools.

There is one private Christian school located in Martin County

There is one Private Vocational School located in Martin County

Communities

Cities

Unincorporated communities

See also

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References

  1. ↑ "Census - Geography Profile: Martin County, Kentucky". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved December 30, 2022.
  2. ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  3. ↑ "Martin County". The Kentucky Encyclopedia. 2000. Retrieved August 23, 2014.
  4. ↑ The Register of the Kentucky State Historical Society, Volume 1. Kentucky State Historical Society. 1903. pp.  36.
  5. ↑ Jarvie, Jenny (February 12, 2019). "The water runs milky and can feel like fire. In this impoverished county, Trump's $1.5 trillion infrastructure plan may not help". Los Angeles Times . Retrieved March 5, 2019.
  6. ↑ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Archived from the original on August 12, 2014. Retrieved August 17, 2014.
  7. ↑ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Counties: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2023". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 14, 2024.
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  11. ↑ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Archived (PDF) from the original on March 27, 2010. Retrieved August 17, 2014.
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  14. ↑ Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved July 4, 2018.
  15. ↑ "Senate Members - County". apps.legislature.ky.gov. Kentucky General Assembly . Retrieved January 3, 2025.
  16. ↑ "House Members - County". apps.legislature.ky.gov. Kentucky General Assembly . Retrieved January 3, 2025.
  17. ↑ "Institution Supplement." United States Penitentiary, Big Sandy. 2 (2/18). Retrieved on February 21, 2011. "USP Big Sandy is located at 1197 Airport Rd, Inez, Kentucky." and "Directions from Interstate 64: From the following areas: Ashland, KY, Huntington, WV, and the Ohio area, travel Interstate 64 to Kentucky Exit 191 to Route 23 South. Follow 23 South for approximately 38 miles until you reach Route 645. Turn left onto Route 645 South and travel approximately 11 miles until you reach Route 3. Turn right onto Route 3 and travel for approximately 10 miles until you reach Airport Road. Turn left onto Airport Road and follow signs to the institution."
  18. ↑ Alliance Resource Partners, L.P. » Central Appalachia Archived July 3, 2013, at the Wayback Machine

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