Demographics & People — Martinez, California
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 36,926 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~36,900 |
| Median Age | 42.6 |
| Total Households | 14,673 |
| Family Households | 9,475 |
| Average Household Size | 2.47 |
| Diversity Index | 0.5065 (moderately diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 23,475 |
| Black or African American | 907 |
| Asian | 3,845 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7,159 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 12,829 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 7,197 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 6,018 |
| Irish | 5,642 |
| German | 4,808 |
| English | 4,561 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 4,199 |
| Italian | 3,153 |
| European | 1,540 |
| American | 1,517 |
Language
| English Only | 27,918 |
| Spanish | 3,011 |
| Population 5+ | 34,359 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 2,139 |
| Population 18+ | 29,377 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 28.4 minutes |
| Work from Home | 22.3% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Martinez, California.