Martin, Tennessee
Encyclopedia
Martin is a city in Weakley County, Tennessee
, United States
. Martin is the home of the University of Tennessee at Martin
. The population was 10,515 at the 2000 census
.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the city has a total area of 12.4 square miles (32.1 km²), of which, 12.4 square miles (32.1 km²) of it is land and 0.04 square mile (0.1035995244 km²) of it (0.32%) is water.
of 2000, there were 10,515 people, 3,773 households, and 2,029 families residing in the city. The population density
was 848.9 people per square mile (327.7/km²). There were 4,106 housing units at an average density of 331.5 per square mile (128.0/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 66.32% White, 25.62% African American, 0.08% Native American, 4.13% Asian, 0.97% from other races
, and 0.89% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.82% of the population.
There were 3,773 households out of which 24.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.1% were married couples
living together, 9.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 46.2% were non-families. 34.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.20 and the average family size was 2.87.
In the city the population was spread out with 16.7% under the age of 18, 32.6% from 18 to 24, 21.4% from 25 to 44, 16.4% from 45 to 64, and 12.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 26 years. For every 100 females there were 89.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.0 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $26,493, and the median income for a family was $38,648. Males had a median income of $29,836 versus $22,219 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $15,184. About 15.8% of families and 27.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 27.7% of those under age 18 and 15.7% of those age 65 or over.
s used in the Martin area are: 38237 and 38238, with the latter reserved for the University of Tennessee at Martin
.
Tennessee
Tennessee is a U.S. state located in the Southeastern United States. It has a population of 6,346,105, making it the nation's 17th-largest state by population, and covers , making it the 36th-largest by total land area...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. Martin is the home of the University of Tennessee at Martin
University of Tennessee at Martin
The University of Tennessee at Martin is a campus in the University of Tennessee system. Other campuses include the flagship campus in Knoxville, the Chattanooga campus, the Center for the Health Sciences in Memphis, and the Space Institute in Tullahoma...
. The population was 10,515 at the 2000 census
United States Census, 2000
The Twenty-second United States Census, known as Census 2000 and conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2000, to be 281,421,906, an increase of 13.2% over the 248,709,873 persons enumerated during the 1990 Census...
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Geography
Martin is located at 36°20′31"N 88°51′6"W (36.341836, -88.851647).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the city has a total area of 12.4 square miles (32.1 km²), of which, 12.4 square miles (32.1 km²) of it is land and 0.04 square mile (0.1035995244 km²) of it (0.32%) is water.
Major roads and highways
- U.S. Route 45E (Elm St., Lindell St.)
- State Route 22
- State Route 431State Route 431 (Tennessee)State Route 431 is a secondary state highway in Tennessee. SR 431 runs southeast to northwest from just southeast of Martin in Weakley County to just east of Union City in Obion County....
(Main St., University St.) - State Route 43 (Skyhawk Blvd.)
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 10,515 people, 3,773 households, and 2,029 families residing in the city. The population density
Population density
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was 848.9 people per square mile (327.7/km²). There were 4,106 housing units at an average density of 331.5 per square mile (128.0/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 66.32% White, 25.62% African American, 0.08% Native American, 4.13% Asian, 0.97% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 0.89% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.82% of the population.
There were 3,773 households out of which 24.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.1% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 9.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 46.2% were non-families. 34.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.20 and the average family size was 2.87.
In the city the population was spread out with 16.7% under the age of 18, 32.6% from 18 to 24, 21.4% from 25 to 44, 16.4% from 45 to 64, and 12.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 26 years. For every 100 females there were 89.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.0 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $26,493, and the median income for a family was $38,648. Males had a median income of $29,836 versus $22,219 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the city was $15,184. About 15.8% of families and 27.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 27.7% of those under age 18 and 15.7% of those age 65 or over.
ZIP codes
The ZIP codeZIP Code
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s used in the Martin area are: 38237 and 38238, with the latter reserved for the University of Tennessee at Martin
University of Tennessee at Martin
The University of Tennessee at Martin is a campus in the University of Tennessee system. Other campuses include the flagship campus in Knoxville, the Chattanooga campus, the Center for the Health Sciences in Memphis, and the Space Institute in Tullahoma...
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Radio
- WCMT-AM 1410 100.5FM WCMT-AMWCMT is a radio station broadcasting a News Talk Information format. Licensed to Martin, Tennessee, USA, the station serves the Northwest Tennessee and Southwest Kentucky radio market from Paducah, Kentucky to Jackson, Tennessee...
- WCMT-FM 101.3WCMT-FMWCMT-FM is a radio station broadcasting a Adult Contemporary format and is known as "the best mix of your lite rock favorites."Licensed to South Fulton, Tennessee, USA, the station began broadcasting in 1968 and serves the Jackson area and can be heard in both Jackson and Paducah, Kentucky...
- WUTM-FM 90.3WUTMWUTM is a radio station broadcasting a contemporary hit radio format. Licensed to Martin, Tennessee, USA, the station serves the University of Tennessee at Martin campus. The station is currently owned by The University of Tennessee....
- (WCDZ FM 95.1 and 102.9FM)
- WCMT-AM 1410 "your best friend"WCMT-AMWCMT is a radio station broadcasting a News Talk Information format. Licensed to Martin, Tennessee, USA, the station serves the Northwest Tennessee and Southwest Kentucky radio market from Paducah, Kentucky to Jackson, Tennessee...
Points of interest
- University of Tennessee at MartinUniversity of Tennessee at MartinThe University of Tennessee at Martin is a campus in the University of Tennessee system. Other campuses include the flagship campus in Knoxville, the Chattanooga campus, the Center for the Health Sciences in Memphis, and the Space Institute in Tullahoma...
- University of Tennessee Botanical GardensUniversity of Tennessee Botanical GardensThe University of Tennessee Botanical Gardens are botanical gardens located across the campus of the University of Tennessee at Martin, 544 University Street, Martin, Tennessee. The entire campus is a registered botanical garden, and open daily without charge....
- Westview High School (Tennessee)Westview High School (Tennessee)Westview High School is a public high school in Martin, Tennessee, in the Weakley County school district. As of 2006, it has an enrollment of approximately 650 students...
- Chenoa Waterfowl
Notable people
- Dennis D. Cavin - Lieutenant General, U.S. Army (Retired); Vice President, Lockheed Martin
- Chad CliftonChad CliftonJeffrey Chad Clifton is an American football offensive tackle for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Packers in the second round of the 2000 NFL Draft. He played college football at Tennessee....
- NFL player for the Green Bay PackersGreen Bay PackersThe Green Bay Packers are an American football team based in Green Bay, Wisconsin. They are members of the North Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The Packers are the current NFL champions... - Justin HarrellJustin HarrellJustin Tyrell Harrell is an American football defensive end who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers 16th overall in the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football at Tennessee.-Early years:...
- NFL player for the Green Bay Packers