Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2020 Population

285,990

1% 1-year growth

2020 Median Age

40.4

0.498% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

11.2%

6.56% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$64,118

4.87% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$203,800

4.35% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

135,016

2.05% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV had a population of 286k people with a median age of 40.4 and a median household income of $64,118. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV grew from 283,147 to 285,990, a 1% increase and its median household income grew from $61,138 to $64,118, a 4.87% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV are White (Non-Hispanic) (81.2%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (8.8%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.19%), White (Hispanic) (2.86%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.35%).

None of the households in Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98% of the residents in Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV are Martinsburg College (846 degrees awarded in 2020), Hagerstown Community College (767 degrees), and Blue Ridge Community and Technical College (690 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV was $203,800, and the homeownership rate was 71%. Most people in Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 31 minutes. The average car ownership in Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV was 2 cars per household.

Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV borders Chambersburg-Waynesboro, PA, Cumberland, MD-WV, Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, and Winchester, VA-WV.

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Diversity

Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV is home to a population of 286k people, from which 98% are citizens. As of 2020, 4.29% of Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV residents were born outside of the country (12.3k people).

In 2020, there were 9.22 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (232k people) in Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV than any other race or ethnicity. There were 25.2k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 9.13k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV

White (Non-Hispanic)
232k ± 513
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
25.2k ± 816
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
9.13k ± 950

4.85%

Hispanic Population

13.9k people

4.85% of the people in Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV are hispanic (13.9k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV as a share of the total population.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

4.29%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

12.3k people

4.36%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

12.4k people

As of 2020, 4.29% of Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV residents (12.3k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV was 4.36%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.3

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 2.9

In 2020, the median age of all people in Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV was 40.4. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 40, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 45. But people in Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV are getting getting older. In 2019, the average age of all Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV residents was 40.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Maryland and West Virginia.

Most Common Origin

El Salvador
107,268 ± 8,547 people
India
63,156 ± 7,240 people
China
45,867 ± 6,268 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Maryland and West Virginia was El Salvador, the natal country of 107,268 Maryland and West Virginia residents, followed by India with 63,156 and China with 45,867.

Citizenship

98%

2020 Citizenship

98.1%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 98% of Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV was 98.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
6,520 ± 478
Gulf War (2001-)
4,433 ± 529
Gulf War (1990s)
3,613 ± 479

Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.47 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Maryland and West Virginia. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Maryland and West Virginia, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Maryland and West Virginia.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Maryland and West Virginia (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Economy

Median household income in Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV is $64,118. In 2020, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV was Howard County, MD with a value of $124,042, followed by Calvert County, MD and Montgomery County, MD, with respective values of $112,696 and $111,812.

Males in Maryland have an average income that is 1.25 times higher than the average income of females, which is $67,182. The income inequality in Maryland (measured using the Gini index) is 0.457, which is lower than than the national average.

Comparatively, males in West Virginia have an average income that is 1.38 times higher than the average income of females, which is $43,089. The income inequality in West Virginia is 0.441, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV employs 135k people. The largest industries in Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV are Health Care & Social Assistance (18,412 people), Retail Trade (16,487 people), and Manufacturing (12,188 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($123,630), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($65,641), and Public Administration ($65,527).

Wages

Median Household Income

$64,118

2020 value

± $1,367

4.87%

1 Year Growth

± 2.67%

Households in Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV have a median annual income of $64,118, which is less than the median annual income of $64,994 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $61,138 in 2019, which represents a 4.87% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Maryland and West Virginia.

$84,190

Average Male Salary in Maryland

± $1,749

$67,182

Average Female Salary in Maryland

± $1,324

$59,317

Average Male Salary in West Virginia

± $2,250

$43,089

Average Female Salary in West Virginia

± $1,699

In 2020, full-time male employees in Maryland made 1.25 times more than female employees.

In that same year, full-time male employees in West Virginia made 1.38 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Maryland and West Virginia by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Maryland and West Virginia.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Maryland

Asian
$76,835 ± $4,304
White
$74,484 ± $1,528
American Indian
$63,630 ± $21,128

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in West Virginia

Asian
$68,837 ± $25,490
White
$45,451 ± $1,344
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
$42,271 ± $5,747

In 2020 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Maryland workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.03 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Maryland.

In the same year, the highest paid race/ethnicity of West Virginia workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.51 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in West Virginia.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Maryland and West Virginia by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV is from Maryland and West Virginia.

0.457

2020 Wage GINI in Maryland

0.461

2019 Wage GINI in Maryland

0.441

2020 Wage GINI in West Virginia

0.444

2019 Wage GINI in West Virginia

In 2020, the income inequality in Maryland was 0.457 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.855% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Maryland was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Maryland in comparison to the national average.

In the same year, the income inequality in West Virginia was 0.441 and income inequality had a 0.729% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for West Virginia was lower than than the national average of 0.478, meaning wages are distributed more evenly in West Virginia in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Maryland and West Virginia across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2020, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV was Howard County, MD with a value of $124,042, followed by Calvert County, MD and Montgomery County, MD, with respective values of $112,696 and $111,812.

The following map shows all of the counties in Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

11.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV (30.8k out of 276k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 55 - 64.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
21,832 ± 1,268
Black
5,519 ± 648
Two Or More
2,254 ± 448

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

135k

2020 Value

± 3,167

2.05%

1 Year growth

± 3.07%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV grew at a rate of 2.05%, from 132k employees to 135k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (16,645 people), Management Occupations (12,597 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (12,416 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (16,645 people), Management Occupations (12,597 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (12,416 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other MSAs, Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV has an unusually high number of residents working as Fire Fighting & Prevention, & Other Protective Service Workers Including Supervisors (1.62 times higher than expected), Material Moving Occupations (1.53 times), and Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors (1.53 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV, by median earnings, are Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($85,612), Computer & Mathematical Occupations ($83,122), and Computer, Engineering, & Science Occupations ($77,998).

Industries

Employment by Industries

135k

2020 Value

± 3,167

2.05%

1 Year growth

± 3.07%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV grew at a rate of 2.05%, from 132k employees to 135k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV, are Health Care & Social Assistance (18,412 people), Retail Trade (16,487 people), and Manufacturing (12,188 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV, though some of these residents may live in Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (18,412 people), Retail Trade (16,487 people), and Manufacturing (12,188 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other MSAs, Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV has an unusually high number of Public Administration (1.69 times higher than expected), Transportation & Warehousing (1.47 times), and Management of Companies & Enterprises (1.32 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV, by median earnings, are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($123,630), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($65,641), and Public Administration ($65,527).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Maryland and West Virginia to other states, or from other states to Maryland and West Virginia.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Maryland and West Virginia product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $30.8B, followed by Mixed freight ($25.5B) and Electronics ($21.8B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Maryland and West Virginia products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Maryland and West Virginia.

$217B

2020 Value in Maryland

$445B

Projected 2050 Value in Maryland

105% growth

$65.6B

2020 Value in West Virginia

$114B

Projected 2050 Value in West Virginia

74.3% growth

In 2020, total outbound Maryland trade was $217B. This is expected to increase 105% to $445B by 2050.

Comparatively, total outbound West Virginia trade was $65.6B. This is expected to increase 74.3% to $114B by 2050.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Maryland and West Virginia to other states, or from other states to Maryland and West Virginia.

Most Common Trade Partners

Virginia
$25.2B
Pennsylvania
$23.9B
Ohio
$13B

In 2020, the top outbound Maryland and West Virginia domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Virginia with $25.2B, followed by Pennsylvania with $23.9B and Ohio and $13B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Maryland and West Virginia shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Maryland and West Virginia went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 58% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (39.7%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.15%). The most partisan county was Prince George's County, MD with 89.3% of the vote going to Joseph R Biden Jr. running for the Democratic Party.

Ben Cardin, Chris Van Hollen, Joe Manchin, and Shelley Moore Capito are the senators currently representing the state of Maryland and West Virginia. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Maryland and West Virginia is currently represented by 11 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV. Showing the available data for Maryland and West Virginia.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (58%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (39.7%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.15%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Maryland and West Virginia for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Maryland and West Virginia.

Joseph R Biden Jr.

Popular Vote for Maryland

58% for the Democratic Party

Most Partisan Counties in Maryland and West Virginia

Prince George's County, MD
89.3% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)
Grant County, WV
88.4% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Baltimore City, MD
87.3% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in Maryland and West Virginia was Prince George's County, MD with 89.3% of the vote going to Joseph R Biden Jr. running for the Democratic Party.

The following map shows the counties in Maryland and West Virginia colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Maryland and West Virginia

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Maryland and West Virginia.

Ben Cardin

Senator from Maryland

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

Chris Van Hollen

Senator from Maryland

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Joe Manchin

Senator from West Virginia

Assumed office on November 15, 2010
Elected to the seat to succeed Carte Goodwin, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of Robert Byrd.

Shelley Moore Capito

Senator from West Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Ben Cardin, Chris Van Hollen, Joe Manchin, and Shelley Moore Capito are the senators currently representing Maryland and West Virginia.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Maryland and West Virginia over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from Maryland and West Virginia

Maryland and West Virginia is currently represented by 11 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Maryland and West Virginia have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV awarded 2,780 degrees. The student population of Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV is skewed towards women, with 2,742 male students and 7,216 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV are White (1,988 and 71.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (281 and 10.1%), Black or African American (279 and 10.1%), and Two or More Races (94 and 3.39%).

The largest universities in Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV by number of degrees awarded are Martinsburg College (846 and 30.4%), Hagerstown Community College (767 and 27.6%), and Blue Ridge Community and Technical College (690 and 24.8%).

The most popular majors in Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV are Liberal Arts & Sciences (393 and 14.1%), Medical Office Assistant (300 and 10.8%), and Health Care Administration & Management (219 and 7.88%).

Concentrations

Most Common

Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities
75 degree-majorss awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
237 degree-majorss awarded
Registered Nursing
115 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV was Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities with 75 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV according to their major.

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Martinsburg College
846 degrees awarded
Hagerstown Community College
767 degrees awarded
Blue Ridge Community and Technical College
690 degrees awarded

In 2020, the Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV institution with the largest number of graduating students was Martinsburg College with 846 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

683

Degrees Awarded to Men

2,097

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 683 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV, which is 0.326 times less than the 2,097 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 institutions in Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
1,988 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
281 degrees awarded
Black or African American
279 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV was White students. These 1,988 degrees mean that there were 7.07 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 281 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV was $203,800 in 2020, which is 0.887 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $195,300 to $203,800, a 4.35% increase. The homeownership rate in Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV is 71%, which is higher than the national average of 64.4%. People in Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV have an average commute time of 31 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$203,800

2020 Median

± $3,657

$195,300

2019 Median

± $3,216

In 2020, the median property value in Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV grew to to $203,800 from the previous year's value of $195,300.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV the largest share of households have a property value in the $200k - $250k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$64,118

Median Household Income

± $1,367

110k

Number of Households

± 2,721

In 2020, the median household income of the 110k households in Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV grew to $64,118 from the previous year's value of $61,138.

The following chart displays the households in Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Property Taxes

$800 - $1,499

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

Rent vs Own

71%

2020 Homeownership

70.7%

2019 Homeownership

In 2020, 71% of the housing units in Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 70.7%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.4%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

31 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV have a longer commute time (31 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 6.73% of the workforce in Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (80.9%)
Carpooled (9.31%)
Worked At Home (6.18%)

In 2020, 80.9% of workers in Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.31%) and those who worked at home (6.18%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV have 2 cars, followed by false.

Health

94.4% of the population of Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV has health coverage, with 50% on employee plans, 17.9% on Medicaid, 12.5% on Medicare, 12.1% on non-group plans, and 1.94% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Maryland was $8,602 in 2014. This is a 4.27% increase from the previous year ($8,250).

Per capita personal health care spending in West Virginia was $9,462 in 2014. This is a 5.5% increase from the previous year ($8,969).

Primary care physicians in Maryland see 1129 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.05% decrease from the previous year (1141 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1259 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 364 patients per year.

Similarly, primary care physicians in West Virginia see 1278 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.699% decrease from the previous year (1287 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1760 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 726 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Mingo County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (22.1%). Additionally, McDowell County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (44.9%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Maryland and West Virginia.

1,129 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Maryland

1,278 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in West Virginia

Primary care physicians in Maryland see an average of 1,129 patients per year. This represents a 1.05% decrease from the previous year (1,141 patients).

Primary care physicians in West Virginia see an average of 1,278 patients per year. This represents a 0.699% decrease from the previous year (1,287 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Maryland and West Virginia in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Maryland and West Virginia.

$8,602

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Maryland

$9,462

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in West Virginia

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Maryland (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4.27%, from $8,250 to $8,602.

Similarly, all personal health care spending per capita in West Virginia (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 5.5%, from $8,969 to $9,462.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

5.55%

Uninsured

50%

Employer Coverage

17.9%

Medicaid

12.5%

Medicare

12.1%

Non-Group

1.94%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV declined by 6.77% from 5.95% to 5.55%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.