Population overview
Martin County is home to roughly 5,284 people, making up about 0.02% of the total population of Texas. Within the West Texas region, it ranks #30 of 51 counties by population. The combination of 915 square miles of land and 5,284 residents yields a density of about 5.8 people per square mile — characteristic of rural and frontier Texas, with long distances between settlements and large stretches of working ranchland.
How Martin County compares
Compared with the other 253 Texas counties, Martin County sits in the bottom 25% of the population distribution. It belongs to the smaller end of Texas counties by population — typical of West Texas, the Panhandle, and the Trans-Pecos.
| Comparison | Population | vs Martin |
|---|---|---|
| Martin County | 5,284 | — |
| West Texas region average | 43,626 | +726% |
| Texas county median | 18,916 | +258% |
| Largest in Texas (Harris) | 5,045,026 | +95377% |
Neighboring county populations
Martin County shares borders with 6 counties. Comparing population across an adjacent corridor often reveals commuting patterns, school-district pull, and economic gravity.
| County | Seat | Population | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midland County | Midland | 187,855 | 208.7 |
| Howard County | Big Spring | 30,504 | 33.8 |
| Gaines County | Seminole | 23,956 | 15.9 |
| Andrews County | Andrews | 18,914 | 12.6 |
| Dawson County | Lamesa | 11,776 | 13.1 |
| Glasscock County | Garden City | 1,128 | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Martin County, Texas?+
Martin County has an estimated population of 5,284 residents, based on the most recent U.S. Census data.
What is the population density of Martin County?+
Martin County has a population density of approximately 5.8 people per square mile across its 915 sq mi of land area — characteristic of a rural county.
Where does Martin County rank among Texas counties by population?+
Martin County ranks #197 out of 254 Texas counties by total population, accounting for roughly 0.02% of the state's total population.
What is the most populous county near Martin County?+
Among the 6 counties bordering Martin, Midland County is the most populous with about 187,855 residents.
How is Martin County's population measured?+
Population figures are sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau — the decennial census and annual American Community Survey (ACS) population estimates. See our methodology for full sourcing.