World Population Review
Martinsville, Virginia Population 2021
12,408
Martinsville is a city located in Virginia. With a 2020 population of 12,408, it is the 38th largest city in Virginia and the 2654th largest city in the United States . Martinsville is currently declining at a rate of -0.58% annually and its population has decreased by -10.22% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 13,821 in 2010. Martinsville reached it's highest population of 19,653 in 1970. Spanning over 11 miles, Martinsville has a population density of 1,133 people per square mile.
The average household income in Martinsville is $53,176 with a poverty rate of 23.90%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $656 per month, and the median house value is $87,700. The median age in Martinsville is 40.9 years, 39.1 years for males, and 43.4 years for females.
Martinsville Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Martinsville was:
- White: 48.05%
- Black or African American: 45.39%
- Two or more races: 4.00%
- Other race: 1.07%
- Asian: 1.02%
- Native American: 0.36%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.12%
The current population of Martinsville, Virginia is 12,408 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 12,627.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 13,821.
Martinsville, Virginia Population 2021
2019 and 2020 population is estimated by projecting the raw 2018 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 61,979 | -566 | -0.91% |
| 2020 | 62,545 | -566 | -0.90% |
| 2019 | 63,111 | -566 | -0.90% |
| 2018 | 63,677 | -492 | -0.77% |
| 2017 | 64,169 | -472 | -0.74% |
| 2016 | 64,641 | -558 | -0.86% |
| 2015 | 65,199 | -355 | -0.54% |
| 2014 | 65,554 | -610 | -0.93% |
| 2013 | 66,164 | -440 | -0.67% |
| 2012 | 66,604 | -544 | -0.82% |
| 2011 | 67,148 | -747 | -1.11% |
| 2010 | 67,895 | 0.00% |
Martinsville Metro Area Population by Year
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,175 | 48.05% |
| Black or African American | 5,834 | 45.39% |
| Two or More Races | 514 | 4.00% |
| Some Other Race | 137 | 1.07% |
| Asian | 131 | 1.02% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 46 | 0.36% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 15 | 0.12% |
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Martinsville Population by Race
Martinsville Population Pyramid $2021
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Martinsville Population by Age
Martinsville Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,532 | 2.24 | 55.9 |
| Non Family | 2,257 | 1.11 | 47 |
| Married | 1,888 | 2.9 | 77.6 |
| Female | 1,207 | 3.06 | 37.9 |
| Male | 180 | 4.03 | 60.6 |
2.93
Average Family Size
2.24
Average Household Size
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Martinsville Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 535 | 6.09% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 974 | 11.09% |
| High School Graduate | 2,504 | 28.52% |
| Some College | 1,909 | 21.75% |
| Associates Degree | 1,013 | 11.54% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,247 | 14.20% |
| Graduate Degree | 597 | 6.80% |
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Martinsville Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Martinsville Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,402 | 3,730 | 1,210 |
| Black | 3,864 | 3,133 | 555 |
| Hispanic | 268 | 207 | 28 |
| Asian | 121 | 70 | 45 |
| 2+ Races | 101 | 82 | 6 |
| Other Race | 35 | 35 | |
| Native American | 27 | 27 | |
| Islander | 15 | 15 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 37.19%.
Martinsville Educational Attainment by Race
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$29,324
Average Earnings
$31,240
Average Male
$27,973
Average Female
Martinsville Earnings by Educational Attainment
Martinsville Language by Age
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Martinsville Language
93.02% of Martinsville residents speak only English, while 6.98% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.21% of the population.
Martinsville Language
Martinsville Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 5,621 | 1,564 | 27.82% |
| White | 5,467 | 1,016 | 18.58% |
| Hispanic | 683 | 293 | 42.90% |
| Other | 131 | 108 | 82.44% |
| Multiple | 499 | 93 | 18.64% |
| Asian | 131 | 61 | 46.56% |
23.90%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.91%
Male Poverty Rate
25.45%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Martinsville
The race most likely to be in poverty in Martinsville is Other, with 82.44% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Martinsville is White, with 18.58% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.26%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.59%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.26%.
Martinsville Poverty
Martinsville Poverty Rate by Education
Martinsville Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
40.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.1%
Male Marriage Rate
38.5%
Female Marriage Rate
Martinsville Married by Age and Sex
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Martinsville Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Martinsville Marital Status by Race
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Martinsville Marital Status
Martinsville Veterans by War
Martinsville Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 351 | 7.08% |
| Black | 327 | 7.40% |
| 2+ Races | 34 | 23.94% |
| Islander | 15 | 100.00% |
| Hispanic | 7 | 1.83% |
| Native American | 7 | 20.00% |
Martinsville Veterans by Race
Martinsville Veterans by Education
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9.44%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40.42%
Veteran Disability Rate
Martinsville Veterans by Education
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54.9%
Labor Force Participation
51.6%
Employment Rate
6%
Unemployment Rate
Martinsville Employment by Age
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Martinsville Employment by Race
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Martinsville Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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96.25%
Native Born
3.75%
Foreign Born
2.24%
Non Citizen
1.51%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
96.25% of Martinsville residents were born in the United States, with 66.74% having been born in Virginia. 2.24% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Martinsville Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 12,408 | -73 | -0.58% |
| 2020 | 12,481 | -73 | -0.58% |
| 2019 | 12,554 | -73 | -0.58% |
| 2018 | 12,627 | -196 | -1.53% |
| 2017 | 12,823 | -173 | -1.33% |
| 2016 | 12,996 | -263 | -1.98% |
| 2015 | 13,259 | -58 | -0.44% |
| 2014 | 13,317 | -99 | -0.74% |
| 2013 | 13,416 | -76 | -0.56% |
| 2012 | 13,492 | -104 | -0.76% |
| 2011 | 13,596 | -164 | -1.19% |
| 2010 | 13,760 | -1,656 | -1.13% |
| 2000 | 15,416 | -746 | -0.47% |
| 1990 | 16,162 | -1,987 | -1.15% |
| 1980 | 18,149 | -1,504 | -0.79% |
| 1970 | 19,653 | 855 | 0.45% |
| 1960 | 18,798 | 1,547 | 0.86% |
| 1950 | 17,251 | 7,171 | 5.52% |
| 1940 | 10,080 | 2,375 | 2.72% |
| 1930 | 7,705 | 3,630 | 6.58% |
| 1920 | 4,075 | 707 | 1.92% |
| 1910 | 3,368 | 968 | 3.45% |
| 1900 | 2,400 | 0.00% |