Martin County, North Carolina

county in North Carolina, United States

Martin County is a county in the U.S. state of North Carolina. In 2020, 22,031 people lived there.[1] Its county seat is Williamston.[2]

Martin County
Old Martin County Courthouse in Williamston
Old Martin County Courthouse in Williamston
Map of North Carolina highlighting Martin County
Location within the U.S. state of North Carolina
Map of the United States highlighting North Carolina
North Carolina's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 35°50′50″N 77°07′11″W / 35.847301°N 77.119602°W / 35.847301; -77.119602
Country United States
State North Carolina
FoundedMarch 14, 1774
Named forJosiah Martin
SeatWilliamston
Largest communityWilliamston
Area
 • Total456.70 sq mi (1,182.8 km2)
 • Land456.41 sq mi (1,182.1 km2)
 • Water0.29 sq mi (0.8 km2)  0.06%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total22,031
 • Density48.27/sq mi (18.64/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district1st
Websitewww.martincountyncgov.com

Communities change

 
Map of Martin County, North Carolina With Municipal and Township Labels

Towns change

Townships change

  • Bear Grass
  • Cross Roads
  • Goose Nest
  • Griffins
  • Hamilton
  • Jamesville
  • Poplar Point
  • Robersonville
  • Williams
  • Williamston

References change

  1. "QuickFacts: Martin County, North Carolina". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.

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