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Martins Ferry

County:
Belmont County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
2.328
State:
Ohio

Martins Ferry is a city located in Belmont County, Ohio. Martins Ferry has a 2026 population of 5,957. Martins Ferry is currently declining at a rate of -0.77% annually and its population has decreased by -4.47% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,236 in 2020.

The median household income in Martins Ferry is $37,467 with a poverty rate of 34.28%. The median age in Martins Ferry is 40.6 years: 38.1 years for males, and 44.8 years for females. For every 100 females there are 98.3 males.

6K
Total Population
2,558
Density (mi²)
-46 -0.77%
Growth

Martins Ferry Population

Martins Ferry Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20265,957-46-0.77%
20256,003-47-0.78%
20246,050-33-0.54%
20236,083-59-0.96%
20226,142-46-0.74%
20216,188-48-0.77%
20206,236-22-0.35%
20196,513-78-1.18%
20186,591-69-1.04%
20176,660-63-0.94%
20166,723-33-0.49%
20156,756-43-0.63%
20146,799-22-0.32%
20136,821-21-0.31%
20126,842-47-0.68%
20116,889-20-0.29%
20106,909-6-0.09%
20007,226-764-9.56%
19907,990-1,341-14.37%
19809,331-1,426-13.26%
197010,757-1,162-9.75%
196011,919-1,301-9.84%
195013,220-1,509-10.25%
194014,7292051.41%
193014,5242,89024.84%
192011,6342,50127.38%
19109,1331,37317.69%
19007,7601,51024.16%
18906,2502,43163.66%
18803,81900%

Median Age

Overall: 40.6 years
Female: 44.8 years
Male: 38.1 years

Martins Ferry Adults

There are 4,901 adults, (1,250 of whom are seniors) in Martins Ferry.

Sex Ratio

Female: 3,096 (50.4%)
Male: 3,044 (49.6%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Martins Ferry includes 79.22% White, 6.04% Black or African American, 3% Asian, and smaller percentages for other race, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White4,86479.22%
Two or more races62310.15%
Black or African American3716.04%
Asian1843%
Other race901.47%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander80.13%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race380.62%
Two or more races110.18%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White4,86479.22%
Two or more races6129.97%
Black or African American3716.04%
Asian1843%
Other race520.85%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander80.13%

Martins Ferry Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Martins Ferry 's average per capita income is $31,753. Household income levels show a median of $37,467. The poverty rate stands at 34.28%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$93,000-
Families$59,048$68,155
Households$37,467$54,487
Non Families$30,125$37,258

$31,753

Average Income

$37,467

Median Household Income

34.28%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)