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Martinsville

Indiana · 11,932 residents · 9.157 sq mi
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Martinsville has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,264. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $108,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,932
+2%since 2000
from 11,698 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
39.4
+12%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
12K12K12K12K12K1990201020202024Martinsville
202412K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 56%(719)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.4%(766)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 146.2%(745)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 196.5%(776)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.4%(759)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3413.2%(1,576)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4411.7%(1,398)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5412.4%(1,478)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6413.1%(1,563)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7410.3%(1,226)
US avg: 10%
75 to 845.6%(669)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2.2%(257)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,264
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,746 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,565
+39%since 2000
from $17,664 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.6%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.4%
US avg: 10%
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade11.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$108,800
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$743
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $480 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
55.5%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 59.9% in 2000
44.5% rent
Afford Score
2.2
−27%since 2009
from 3.0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Martinsville on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(11,460)
Black0.1%(11)
Hispanic / Latino1%(116)
Asian0.2%(21)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(11,051)
Black0.5%(63)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(285)
Asian0.4%(44)
Other0.9%(103)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican1.3%(156)
Asian origin
Chinese0.4%(44)
Ancestry
German15.7%(1,859)
Irish11.7%(1,379)
American10.3%(1,217)
English9.4%(1,106)
Dutch3%(350)
Italian2.4%(280)
French1.4%(169)
Scottish1.1%(129)
Scotch-Irish0.5%(59)
British0.5%(58)
Czech0.5%(54)
+ 14 more ancestry groups with data
Norwegian0.4%(50)
Welsh0.3%(36)
Armenian0.2%(25)
Brazilian0.2%(25)
Finnish0.1%(15)
Romanian0.1%(13)
Slovene0.1%(13)
Croatian0.1%(12)
Belgian0.1%(11)
Lithuanian0.1%(11)
Serbian0.1%(11)
Polish0.1%(8)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population · Largest English population · Largest Dutch population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.2%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 71.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.3 min
+35%since 2000
from 20.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.6%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 76.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
−6.3 ptssince 2011
from 11.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 61.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.1%
−29.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
49.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.8%
−75.5 ptssince 2013
from 83.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married33.2%(1,687)
Married45%(2,285)
Widowed4.7%(236)
Divorced17.1%(866)
Women 15+
Never married19.8%(936)
Married49.5%(2,345)
Widowed14.6%(693)
Divorced16.1%(764)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Martinsville, Indiana?

Martinsville, Indiana has about 11,932 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Martinsville, Indiana?

The typical household in Martinsville, Indiana earns about $50,264 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Martinsville, Indiana expensive?

In Martinsville, Indiana, the median home is worth about $108,800, and the typical rent is about $743 a month.

How educated are people in Martinsville, Indiana?

About 9.5% of adults age 25 and over in Martinsville, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Martinsville, Indiana?

About 13.2% of people in Martinsville, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Martinsville, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Martinsville, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 255 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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