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Martinsville

Virginia · 13,821 residents · 10.956 sq mi
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Martinsville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,408. Population has declined 10% since 2000. Median home value is $89,200. With a median age of 43.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. The poverty rate of 23.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 47% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.6
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
13,821
−10%since 2000
from 15,416 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,262 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 1,407 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.6
+7%since 2000
from 40.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
13K14K15K16K16K1990201020202024Martinsville
202414K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,408
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,441 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,766
+15%since 2000
from $17,251 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 19.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.478
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,200
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$547
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $401 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.4%
−25.8 ptssince 2000
from 60.2% in 2000
43.6% rent
Vacancy rate
18.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.6%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+9%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic48.5%(6,707)
Black44.8%(6,191)
Hispanic / Latino4%(552)
Asian0.9%(127)
Other1.5%(203)
Diversity Score69.9%(9,663)
Diversity Score
70
+8%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.3%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 68.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.2 min
+34%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% 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
15.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.8%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
Female
54.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.0%
−30.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Martinsville, Virginia?

Martinsville, Virginia has about 13,821 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Martinsville, Virginia?

The typical household in Martinsville, Virginia earns about $32,408 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 $89,200, and the typical rent is about $547 a month.

How educated are people in Martinsville, Virginia?

About 20.4% 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 2,341 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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

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