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Martinsville

Illinois · 1,167 residents · 2.021 sq mi
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Martinsville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,987. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $53,300. Households here earn about 53% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,167
−5%since 2000
from 1,225 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
577 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 606 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.4
+1%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9521K1K1K1K1990201020202024Martinsville
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,987
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,961 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,263
+24%since 2000
from $14,706 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.9%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.470
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade26.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade10.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10%
US avg: 1.9%
Information10%
US avg: 11.5%
Construction7.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing2.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$53,300
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$422
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $339 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.0%
−36.0 ptssince 2000
from 73.9% in 2000
30.3% rent
Vacancy rate
14.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+27%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(1,215)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(3)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.8%(10)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97%(1,132)
Black0.5%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(11)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other2.8%(32)
Diversity Score10.3%(120)
Diversity Score
10
+1162%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
+28%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 85.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.6%
−33.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Female
52.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
3.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.0%
−31.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Martinsville, Illinois?

Martinsville, Illinois has about 1,167 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Martinsville, Illinois?

The typical household in Martinsville, Illinois earns about $25,987 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Martinsville, Illinois expensive?

In Martinsville, Illinois, the median home is worth about $53,300, and the typical rent is about $422 a month.

How educated are people in Martinsville, Illinois?

About 11.6% of adults age 25 and over in Martinsville, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Martinsville, Illinois?

About 18.9% of people in Martinsville, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Martinsville, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Martinsville, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 9 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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