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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Martinsburg

West Virginia · 14,073 residents · 6.631 sq mi
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Martinsburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,193. Population has declined 6% since 2000. Median home value is $57,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.2
US median: 33.0
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,073
−6%vs 2000
vs 14,972 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,122 / sq mi
−6%vs 2000
vs 2,258 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
36.2
−2%vs 2000
vs 37.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,193
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $29,495 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,563
−29%vs 2000
vs $16,314 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
16.1%
−3.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 20.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$57,500
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $75,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$355
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $501 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
52.3%
+2.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 49.8% in 2000
47.7% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+1%vs 2000
vs 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.4%(12,341)
Black11.5%(1,729)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(436)
Asian0.6%(91)
Other0%
Diversity Score33.8%(5,058)
1990
White, non-Hispanic90%(12,662)
Black8.6%(1,205)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(89)
Asian1%(147)
Other0.4%(59)
Diversity Score24.2%(3,399)
Diversity Score
24
−29%vs 2000
vs 34 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.7%
+2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
67.9%
−6.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 74.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
6.5%
+1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.2 min
+22%vs 2000
vs 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Martinsburg, West Virginia?

Martinsburg, West Virginia has about 14,073 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Martinsburg, West Virginia?

The typical household in Martinsburg, West Virginia earns about $22,193 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Martinsburg, West Virginia expensive?

In Martinsburg, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $57,500, and the typical rent is about $355 a month.

How educated are people in Martinsburg, West Virginia?

About 16.7% of adults age 25 and over in Martinsburg, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Martinsburg, West Virginia?

About 16.1% of people in Martinsburg, West Virginia 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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