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Martinsburg

Pennsylvania · 1,958 residents · 0.646 sq mi
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Martinsburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,716. Population has declined 12% since 2000. Median home value is $104,300. With a median age of 48.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 6.6% of residents. Households here earn about 25% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,958
−12%since 2000
from 2,236 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,031 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 3,461 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
48.6
+5%since 2000
from 46.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Martinsburg
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,716
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,125 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,309
+38%since 2000
from $14,678 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.6%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.358
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information14.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$104,300
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$605
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $380 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.0%
−32.3 ptssince 2000
from 67.4% in 2000
31.6% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.6%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+1%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(2,217)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(8)
Asian0%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1%(23)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(1,921)
Black0.6%(11)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(14)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0.8%(17)
Diversity Score5.5%(107)
Diversity Score
5
+443%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.7%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.8%
+18.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.8 min
+79%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 82.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% 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
8.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.5%
−27.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
52.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.0%
−30.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Martinsburg, Pennsylvania?

Martinsburg, Pennsylvania has about 1,958 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Martinsburg, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Martinsburg, Pennsylvania earns about $37,716 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Martinsburg, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Martinsburg, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $104,300, and the typical rent is about $605 a month.

How educated are people in Martinsburg, Pennsylvania?

About 19.7% of adults age 25 and over in Martinsburg, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Martinsburg, Pennsylvania?

About 6.6% of people in Martinsburg, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Martinsburg, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Martinsburg, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 161 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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