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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Martins Ferry

Ohio · 7,990 residents · 2.328 sq mi
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Martins Ferry has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,282. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $35,400. With a median age of 39.1, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 36% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 39.1
US median: 33.0
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

7,990
+11%vs 2000
vs 7,226 in 2000
1990 – 2025
3,432 / sq mi
+11%vs 2000
vs 3,104 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
39.1
−6%vs 2000
vs 41.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
6K7K7K8K8K1990201020202024Martins Ferry
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$18,282
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $23,960 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,755
−41%vs 2000
vs $16,672 in 2000
US average: $14,340
20.6%
+2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 18.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$35,400
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $52,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$281
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $347 in 2000
US average: $450
61.9%
−0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 62.3% in 2000
38.1% rent
1.9
−11%vs 2000
vs 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(6,700)
Black5.1%(368)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(46)
Asian0%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.9%(1,003)
1990
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(7,647)
Black3.4%(271)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(17)
Asian0.2%(13)
Other0.7%(59)
Diversity Score10.8%(866)
11
−22%vs 2000
vs 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.0%
−1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
70.5%
−9.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 80.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.6%
+0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.8 min
+25%vs 2000
vs 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Martins Ferry, Ohio?

Martins Ferry, Ohio has about 7,990 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Martins Ferry, Ohio?

The typical household in Martins Ferry, Ohio earns about $18,282 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Martins Ferry, Ohio expensive?

In Martins Ferry, Ohio, the median home is worth about $35,400, and the typical rent is about $281 a month.

How educated are people in Martins Ferry, Ohio?

About 9.0% of adults age 25 and over in Martins Ferry, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Martins Ferry, Ohio?

About 20.6% of people in Martins Ferry, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

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

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