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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Martins Ferry

Ohio · 7,226 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 $23,960. Population has declined 10% since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $52,200. With a median age of 41.4, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 41% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

7,226
−10%since 1990
from 7,990 in 1990
1990 – 2025
3,104 / sq mi
−10%since 1990
from 3,432 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.4
+6%since 1990
from 39.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6K7K7K8K8K1990201020202024Martins Ferry
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,960
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,282 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,672
+71%since 1990
from $9,755 in 1990
US average: $21,522
18.3%
−2.2 ptssince 1990
from 20.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$52,200
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$347
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $281 in 1990
US average: $602
62.3%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 61.9% in 1990
37.7% rent
2.2
+13%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(7,647)
Black3.4%(271)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(17)
Asian0.2%(13)
Diversity Score10.8%(866)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(6,700)
Black5.1%(368)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(46)
Asian0%(3)
Diversity Score13.9%(1,003)
14
+28%since 1990
from 11 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.8%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 9.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.1%
+9.6 ptssince 1990
from 70.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.9%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 3.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.6 min
−20%since 1990
from 15.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Martins Ferry, Ohio?

Martins Ferry, Ohio has about 7,226 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Martins Ferry, Ohio earns about $23,960 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 $52,200, and the typical rent is about $347 a month.

How educated are people in Martins Ferry, Ohio?

About 10.8% 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 18.3% of people in Martins Ferry, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Martins Ferry, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Martins Ferry, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 764 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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

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