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Martinsville

Virginia · 13,485 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 $36,166. Population has declined 13% since 2000. Median home value is $79,000. With a median age of 44.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 26.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 53% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 24%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,485
−13%since 2000
from 15,416 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,231 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 1,407 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.6
+9%since 2000
from 40.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,166
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,441 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,855
+32%since 2000
from $17,251 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.7%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.4%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 19.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22%
US avg: 10%
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,000
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$664
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $401 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
52.0%
−8.2 ptssince 2000
from 60.2% in 2000
48.0% rent
Afford Score
2.2
−14%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic42.5%(5,732)
Black44.8%(6,043)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(1,025)
Asian0.9%(116)
Other3.9%(519)
Diversity Score76%(10,253)
Segregation Score35%(4,723)
Diversity Score
76
+17%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
35
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.7%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.3%
+17.8 ptssince 2000
from 68.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.9 min
+39%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−9.0 ptssince 2011
from 12.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2011
from 54.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.9%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
Female
55.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
Foreign born
4.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.1%
−73.2 ptssince 2013
from 83.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Martinsville, Virginia?

Martinsville, Virginia has about 13,485 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Martinsville, Virginia?

The typical household in Martinsville, Virginia earns about $36,166 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 $79,000, and the typical rent is about $664 a month.

How educated are people in Martinsville, Virginia?

About 21.7% 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 26.4% 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 2,677 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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