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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Martinsburg

West Virginia · 14,972 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 $29,495. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $75,800. The poverty rate of 20.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 37.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% 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

Total population
14,972
+6%since 1990
from 14,073 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,258 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 2,122 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
37.0
+2%since 1990
from 36.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
14K15K16K18K19K1990201020202024Martinsburg
202419K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,495
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,193 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,314
+41%since 1990
from $11,563 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
20.0%
+3.9 ptssince 1990
from 16.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,800
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $57,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$501
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $355 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
49.8%
−2.5 ptssince 1990
from 52.3% in 1990
50.2% rent
Afford Score
2.6
−1%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic90%(12,662)
Black8.6%(1,205)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(89)
Asian1%(147)
Diversity Score24.2%(3,399)
2000
White, non-Hispanic82.4%(12,341)
Black11.5%(1,729)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(436)
Asian0.6%(91)
Diversity Score33.8%(5,058)
Diversity Score
34
+40%since 1990
from 24 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.8%
−2.0 ptssince 1990
from 16.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
74.4%
+6.6 ptssince 1990
from 67.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.8%
−1.6 ptssince 1990
from 6.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.7 min
−18%since 1990
from 19.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 14,972 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Martinsburg, West Virginia earns about $29,495 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 $75,800, and the typical rent is about $501 a month.

How educated are people in Martinsburg, West Virginia?

About 14.8% 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 20.0% of people in Martinsburg, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Martinsburg, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Martinsburg, West Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 899 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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