Martinsville city, Virginia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Martinsville city is located in Virginia with a total population of 13,584. It is the 104th most populous county out of 133 in Virginia. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Martinsville city is 40.2 years. This is 4% higher than the state median of 38.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Martinsville city is $42,434. This is 53% lower than the state median of $90,974. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 46% lower. The poverty rate stands at 21.8%. This is 120% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 4.4%. This is 3% higher than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $92,500. Housing costs are 74% lower than the state median of $360,700. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Martinsville city is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 56.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% lower than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Martinsville city is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 41.7%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (44.2% vs 18.4%). The Asian population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 6.8%.

Education

21.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 49% lower than the state rate of 41.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 86.1%.