Martinez, CA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Martinez | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 32,057 | 38,909,900 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 2348.6 | 237.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.30% | 0.19% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 43.6 | 35.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 12,182 | 13,415,389 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Martinez grew by 8.1% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 31,021 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Martinez has a the economy index of A, which means it is very prosperous.
| Metric | Martinez | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $130,981 | $96,718 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.12% | 6.01% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.6% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Martinez is about 35% higher than in California.
Housing
| Metric | Martinez | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $1,678,647 | $642,203 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $2,291 | $1,955 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 71.9% | 55.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Martinez is about 61.1 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $2,291 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Martinez spend about 47 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 194 hours, about 8.1 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Martinez | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 23.3 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 46.7 | 47.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 194 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,029 | $6,099 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 19.0% | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 25,169 | 16,509 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,693 | 2,449 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Martinez is 23 minutes, shorter than the 24 minutes in California.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Martinez has a education index of B, which means it is quite educated.
| Metric | Martinez | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 42.6% | 33.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.49 | 2.85 | 2.54 |
Health
Martinez has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Martinez | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.4 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 12.1% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 11.8% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Martinez, California.
What is the population of Martinez, California?
The population of Martinez, California is 32,057, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Martinez, California?
The population density of Martinez, California is 2348.6 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Martinez, California?
The median household income in Martinez, California is $130,981, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Martinez, California?
The median home price in Martinez, California is $1,678,647, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Martinez, California?
The unemployment rate in Martinez, California is 4.6%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.