Martin County, North Carolina

Martin County
Old Martin County Courthouse in Williamston
Location within the U.S. state of North Carolina
North Carolina's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 35°51′N 77°07′W / 35.85°N 77.12°W / 35.85; -77.12
Country United States
State North Carolina
FoundedMarch 14, 1774
Named afterJosiah Martin
SeatWilliamston
Largest communityWilliamston
Area
  Total
456.70 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)
  Total
22,031
  Estimate 
(2023)
21,447
  Density48.27/sq mi (18.64/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
  Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district1st
Websitewww.martincountyncgov.com

Martin County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2020 census, the population was 22,031. Its county seat is Williamston.