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New Martinsville

West Virginia · 5,204 residents · 2.673 sq mi
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New Martinsville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,303. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $95,300. With a median age of 47.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,204
−13%since 2000
from 5,984 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,947 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 2,239 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.2
+13%since 2000
from 41.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K6K7K1990201020202024New Martinsville
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,303
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,735
+22%since 2000
from $18,578 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.3%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 20.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12.1%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance7.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing4.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,300
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$718
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $364 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 71.8% in 2000
28.5% rent
Afford Score
2.1
−4%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(5,873)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(26)
Asian0.8%(45)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.1%(184)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94%(4,892)
Black0.4%(22)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(83)
Asian0.7%(39)
Other0.6%(30)
Diversity Score8.4%(438)
Diversity Score
8
+173%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.2%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.8 min
+45%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.5%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 83.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2011
from 4.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2011
from 47.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.5%
−42.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
53.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.8%
−80.4 ptssince 2013
from 87.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Martinsville, West Virginia?

New Martinsville, West Virginia has about 5,204 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in New Martinsville, West Virginia?

The typical household in New Martinsville, West Virginia earns about $45,303 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is New Martinsville, West Virginia expensive?

In New Martinsville, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $95,300, and the typical rent is about $718 a month.

How educated are people in New Martinsville, West Virginia?

About 16.1% of adults age 25 and over in New Martinsville, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in New Martinsville, West Virginia?

About 18.4% of people in New Martinsville, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has New Martinsville, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, New Martinsville, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,501 residents, a change of about -22 percent over that period.

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

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