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Martinsville

New Jersey · 12,147 residents · 12.152 sq mi
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Martinsville is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $172,793. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 69% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $591,900. With a median age of 46.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 103% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
69% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,147
+5%since 2019
from 11,586 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,000 / sq mi
+5%since 2019
from 953 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
46.6
+2%since 2019
from 45.7 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$172,793
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $156,327 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$73,524
+4%since 2019
from $70,816 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
81.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2019
from 79.5% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 2.1% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14%
US avg: 10%
Other services12.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration10.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Information9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.1%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$591,900
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $559,800 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,694
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,657 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
94.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 94.8% in 2019
5.3% rent
Afford Score
3.4
−4%since 2019
from 3.6 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic80.1%(9,285)
Black1.7%(192)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(380)
Asian14.2%(1,640)
Other0.8%(89)
Diversity Score42%(4,871)
2020
White, non-Hispanic74.8%(9,092)
Black1.8%(217)
Hispanic / Latino7%(847)
Asian12.9%(1,565)
Other2.9%(356)
Diversity Score51.3%(6,231)
Diversity Score
51
+22%since 2019
from 42 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
69.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2019
from 65.4% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2019
from 96.9% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
29.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 30.7% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.5 min
Unchangedsince 2019
from 32.4 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 80.7% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 2.1% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2019
from 4.1% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2019
from 68.1% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
66.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2019
from 61.9% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2019
from 46.1% in 2019
Female
52.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2019
from 53.9% in 2019
Foreign born
15.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2019
from 18.8% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2019
from 1.6% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Martinsville, New Jersey?

Martinsville, New Jersey has about 12,147 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Martinsville, New Jersey?

The typical household in Martinsville, New Jersey earns about $172,793 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Martinsville, New Jersey expensive?

In Martinsville, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $591,900, and the typical rent is about $1,694 a month.

How educated are people in Martinsville, New Jersey?

About 69.3% of adults age 25 and over in Martinsville, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Martinsville, New Jersey?

About 1.8% of people in Martinsville, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

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