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Martinsville

Virginia · 13,849 residents (2025 est.) · 10.956 sq mi
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Martinsville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,727. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $98,400. The poverty rate of 23.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 50% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,658
−11%since 2000
from 15,416 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,247 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 1,407 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.4
−6%since 2000
from 40.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:13,849 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
13K14K15K16K16K1990201020202024Martinsville
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,727
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,441 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,603
+77%since 2000
from $17,251 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.5%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 19.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.502
+5%since 2010
from 0.478 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade13.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,400
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$808
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $401 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
55.4%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 60.2% in 2000
44.6% rent
Vacancy rate
18.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.6%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.1
−17%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
27
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic54.1%(8,336)
Black42.2%(6,501)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(358)
Asian0.5%(72)
Other0%
Diversity Score65%(10,020)
2024
White, non-Hispanic41.7%(5,689)
Black43.9%(5,999)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(1,168)
Asian2.9%(399)
Other3%(403)
Diversity Score78.1%(10,662)
Diversity Score
78
+20%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.1%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.7%
+20.2 ptssince 2000
from 68.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
+66%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.9%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.0%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.7%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−10.0 ptssince 2011
from 12.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2011
from 54.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.5%
−33.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
Female
53.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
Foreign born
7.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.9%
−36.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2012
from 20.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.3%
−75.0 ptssince 2013
from 83.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.0%
+22.6 ptssince 2017
from 63.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.8%
−7.1 ptssince 2016
from 94.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2016
from 3.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Martinsville, Virginia?

Martinsville, Virginia has about 13,658 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Martinsville, Virginia?

The typical household in Martinsville, Virginia earns about $46,727 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Martinsville, Virginia expensive?

In Martinsville, Virginia, the median home is worth about $98,400, and the typical rent is about $808 a month.

How educated are people in Martinsville, Virginia?

About 22.1% of adults age 25 and over in Martinsville, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Martinsville, Virginia?

About 23.5% of people in Martinsville, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Martinsville, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Martinsville, Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,504 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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