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Martinsburg

West Virginia · 18,777 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 $44,363. Population has grown 25% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $162,200. The poverty rate of 24.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,777
+25%since 2000
from 14,972 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,832 / sq mi
+25%since 2000
from 2,258 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.3
+4%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
14K15K16K18K19K1990201020202024Martinsburg
202419K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,363
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,495 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,329
+74%since 2000
from $16,314 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.5%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 20.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.2%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance8.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$162,200
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$930
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $501 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
45.9%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 49.8% in 2000
54.1% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+42%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic67.5%(12,683)
Black15.2%(2,860)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(1,401)
Asian1.7%(319)
Other2.9%(538)
Diversity Score57.4%(10,776)
Diversity Score
57
+70%since 2000
from 34 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.9%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.8%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 74.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.8 min
+83%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 70.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2011
from 11.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 65.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.0%
−35.9 ptssince 2009
from 67.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
52.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
4.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.9%
−72.4 ptssince 2013
from 81.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Martinsburg, West Virginia?

Martinsburg, West Virginia has about 18,777 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Martinsburg, West Virginia earns about $44,363 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 $162,200, and the typical rent is about $930 a month.

How educated are people in Martinsburg, West Virginia?

About 25.9% 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 24.7% 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 4,704 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.

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