The Town FilesMartin County, North Carolina
21,644 people. The median home is worth $109,700 (typical North Carolina town: $228,900) and the median household earns $48,578.
Towns in Martin County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Williamston | 5,248 | $107,100 | $38,738 | 45.4 |
People and housing
| Martin County | Typical North Carolina town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $109,700 | $228,900 |
| Median rent | $758 | $969 |
| Median household income | $48,578 | $60,458 |
| Median age | 46.8 | 41.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.7% | 24.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 20.4% | 14.3% |
Jobs and pay
6,150 jobs in 2024, average pay $38,562 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 279 storm events in Martin County from 1996 to 2026, with 1 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Martin County has been included in 23 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3637: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3617: Hurricane Helene |
| August 6, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3608: Tropical Storm Debby |
| October 1, 2022 | Hurricane | EM-3586: Hurricane Ian |
| August 2, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3534: Hurricane Isaias |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4487: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).