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Martinsville Micro

Martinsville, VA · 2 counties · 64,433 residents · 393.307 sq mi
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Martinsville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,020. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $93,549. With a median age of 47.0, 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 47.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
64,433
−12%since 2000
from 73,346 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
164 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 186 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.0
+19%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
63K66K68K71K74K1990201020202024Martinsville
202464K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,020
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,896 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,010
+34%since 2000
from $17,140 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.7%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.2%
US avg: 10%
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$93,549
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,479 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$613
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $392 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.8%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 73.4% in 2000
32.2% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+9%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic68.7%(50,423)
Black26.7%(19,581)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(2,360)
Asian0.4%(290)
Other0%
Diversity Score55.6%(40,765)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic62.1%(40,039)
Black26.5%(17,105)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(4,326)
Asian0.6%(400)
Other2.3%(1,514)
Diversity Score65.4%(42,113)
Segregation Score30%(19,326)
Diversity Score
65
+18%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
30
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.5%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.5%
+15.9 ptssince 2000
from 65.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
+64%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 80.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
−6.6 ptssince 2011
from 12.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.2%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 56.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.9%
−29.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
52.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.6%
−73.7 ptssince 2013
from 83.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Principal cities

MartinsvilleCENTRAL13,849
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2 component counties

Henry CountyCENTRAL49,242MartinsvilleCENTRAL13,849
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Martinsville, VA?

Martinsville, VA has about 64,433 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Martinsville, VA?

The typical household in Martinsville, VA earns about $38,020 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Martinsville, VA expensive?

In Martinsville, VA, the median home is worth about $93,549, and the typical rent is about $613 a month.

How educated are people in Martinsville, VA?

About 16.5% of adults age 25 and over in Martinsville, VA hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Martinsville, VA?

About 17.9% of people in Martinsville, VA live below the federal poverty line.

Has Martinsville, VA grown since 1990?

Yes, Martinsville, VA has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 8,671 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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