Martinez, CA Demographics
What is the population of Martinez?
There are 36,926 residents in Martinez, with a median age of 42. Of this, 50.11% are males and 49.89% are females. US-born citizens make up 85.96% of the resident pool in Martinez, while non-US-born citizens account for 9.91%. Additionally, 4.13% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 32,289 people in Martinez currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 36,926 | -0.5% |
| Male Population | 18,502 | -0.2% |
| Female Population | 18,424 | -0.7% |
Male Population 50.11%
Female Population 49.89%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 42 | -0.2% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 31,743 | -1.4% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 3,658 | -0.8% |
| Not Citizen | 1,525 | 24.8% |
Citizen U.S. Born 85.96%
Citizen not U.S. Born 9.91%
Not Citizen 4.13%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 167 | 16.8% |
| Moved from Same County | 2,672 | -3.0% |
| Moved from Same State | 1,071 | 2.9% |
| Moved from Different State | 325 | -41.1% |
| Same House as Last Year | 32,289 | 0.2% |
Moved from Abroad 0.46%
Moved from Same County 7.32%
Moved from Same State 2.93%
Moved from Different State 0.89%
Same House as Last Year 88.4%
What are the employment statistics in Martinez?
White-collar workers make up 84.84% of the working population in Martinez, while blue-collar employees account for 15.16%. There are also 3,176 entrepreneurs in Martinez (8.22% of the workforce); 23,194 workers employed in private companies (60.06%); and 8,340 people working in governmental institutions (21.6%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 32,760 | 97.3% |
| Blue Collar | 5,856 | 102.8% |
White Collar 84.84%
Blue Collar 15.16%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 3,176 | 76.8% |
| Private Companies | 23,194 | 98.9% |
| Governmental Workers | 8,340 | 105.4% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 3,906 | 97.7% |
Self Employees 8.22%
Private Companies 60.06%
Governmental Workers 21.6%
Not for Profit Companies 10.11%
How many households are there in Martinez?
There are a total of 14,673 households in Martinez, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 64.57% of these Martinez households, while non-family units account for the remaining 35.43%. Additionally, 28.66% of households have children and 71.34% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 14,673 | 0.4% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -20.0% |
| Family Households | 9,475 | -1.7% |
| Non-Family Households | 5,198 | 4.4% |
Family Households 64.57%
Non-Family Households 35.43%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 4,206 | -7.0% |
| Households without Children | 10,467 | 3.7% |
Households with Children 28.66%
Households without Children 71.34%
What are the median and average incomes in Martinez?
The average annual household income in Martinez is $154,241, while the median household income sits at $125,436 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $162,339, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $141,418.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $154,241 | 1.4% |
| Median Household Income | $125,436 | 0.6% |
| People below Poverty Level | 2,411 | 24.0% |
| People above Poverty Level | 33,441 | -2.0% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Martinez?
There are 15,057 housing units in Martinez, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1976. Of the 14,673 occupied housing units in Martinez, 70.12% are owner-occupied, while 29.88% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 76.11% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $829,100. In general, housing costs reach $2,473 per month in Martinez.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 15,057 | -1.3% |
| Median Year Built | 1976 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 1,560 | -3.6% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 631 | -9.9% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 1,373 | -0.7% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 1,890 | -0.8% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 3,372 | -5.0% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 3,748 | -1.0% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 1,744 | 11.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 596 | -2.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 134 | 12.6% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 9 | -47.1% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 14,673 | 0.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 10,288 | -0.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 4,385 | 3.5% |
Owner Occupied 70.12%
Renter Occupied 29.88%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 7,830 | 0.3% |
| Without Mortgage | 2,458 | -4.3% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $829,100 | 8.7% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $813,200 | 2.5% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $2,473 | 4.3% |
With Mortgage 76.11%
Without Mortgage 23.89%
What is the level of education in Martinez?
Approximately 21.97% of the population in Martinez holds a high school degree (that's 6,474 residents), while 23.35% have attained a college certificate (6,881 locals) and 29.79% have a bachelor's degree (8,778 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 443 | 26.6% |
| Some High School | 6,474 | 0.7% |
| Some College | 6,881 | -25.3% |
| Associate Degree | 2,955 | -3.9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 8,778 | 2.5% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,940 | -2.9% |
No High School 1.5%
Some High School 21.97%
Some College 23.35%
Associate Degree 10.03%
Bachelor's Degree 29.79%
Graduate Degree 13.37%
What is the marital status of Martinez residents?
A total of 9,419 people in Martinez have never been married (which represents 30.83% of the total population), while 16,351 of them are wedded (53.52%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 418 (1.37%) and 3,741 (12.24%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 9,419 | 4.0% |
| Married | 16,351 | -0.8% |
| Separated | 418 | 6.9% |
| Widowed | 1,041 | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 3,741 | -1.2% |
Never Married 30.83%
Married 53.52%
Separated 1.37%
Widowed 3.41%
Divorced 12.24%
What are the most common means of transportation in Martinez?
The top three means of transportation people in Martinez use to get to work are: car, walking and subway or elevated. A total of 13,691 residents commute by car, 530 prefer going to work by walking and 379 by subway or elevated
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 13,691 | -2.3% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 76 | -45.3% |
| Subway or Elevated | 379 | N/A |
| Railroad | 152 | 12.6% |
| Bicycle | 56 | 27.3% |
| Motorcycle | 88 | 33.3% |
| TaxiCab | 4 | -33.3% |
| Walk | 530 | -8.0% |
What is the median and average household income in Martinez by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.