Martinsburg, PA

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    2024 Population
    1,741
    US Senator
    John Fetterman
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Dave McCormick
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    42.1
    5.82% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    8.48%
    43.1% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $71,307
    3.29% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $157,200
    2.61% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    755
    1.89% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Martinsburg, PA 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.

    99.9% of the residents in Martinsburg, PA are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Martinsburg, PA was $157,200, and the homeownership rate was 70.1%.

    Most people in Martinsburg, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Martinsburg, PA was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Martinsburg, PA is home to a population of 1.74k people, from which 99.9% are citizens. As of 2024, 0.862% of Martinsburg, PA residents were born outside of the country (15 people).

    In 2024, there were 24.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.61k people) in Martinsburg, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 65 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 23 Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    99.9%
    2024 Citizenship
    100%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 99.9% of Martinsburg, PA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Martinsburg, PA was 100%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Martinsburg, PA
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      1.61k ± 276
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      65 ± 64
    3. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
      23 ± 31
    0.632%
    Hispanic Population
    11 people

    In 2024, there were 24.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.61k people) in Martinsburg, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 65 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 23 Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    0.632% of the people in Martinsburg, PA are hispanic (11 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Martinsburg, PA as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Pennsylvania.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Dominican Republic
      103,235 ± 7,857 people
    2. India
      102,082 ± 7,813 people
    3. China
      73,024 ± 6,616 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Pennsylvania was Dominican Republic, the natal country of 103,235 Pennsylvania residents, followed by India with 102,082 and China with 73,024.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    0.862%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    15 people

    As of 2024, 0.862% of Martinsburg, PA residents (15 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Martinsburg, PA was 0%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      56 ± 31
    2. Gulf War (1990s)
      29 ± 24
    3. Korea
      11 ± 18

    Martinsburg, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.93 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Martinsburg, PA.

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    Health

    97.3% of the population of Martinsburg, PA has health coverage, with 51.7% on employee plans, 14.3% on Medicaid, 14% on Medicare, 15.7% on non-group plans, and 1.54% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Pennsylvania see 1,265 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,265 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1400 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 345 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.8% were men and 52.2% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.7% under 18 years, 21.3% between 18 and 34 years, 35% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.9% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.8% were men and 52.2% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    2.71%
    Uninsured
    51.7%
    Employer Coverage
    14.3%
    Medicaid
    14%
    Medicare
    15.7%
    Non-Group
    1.54%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Martinsburg, PA declined by 9.13% from 2.99% to 2.71%.

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

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    Economy

    The economy of Martinsburg, PA employs 755 people. In 2024, the largest industries in Martinsburg, PA were Manufacturing (128 people), Retail Trade (112 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (92 people), and the highest paying industries were Public Administration ($78,929), Construction ($68,125), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($51,563).

    Employment

    Occupations

    755
    2024 Value
    ± 133
    1.89%
    1 Year growth
    ± 24.4%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Martinsburg, PA grew at a rate of 1.89%, from 741 employees to 755 employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Martinsburg, PA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (94 people), Material Moving Occupations (73 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (69 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Martinsburg, PA.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    755
    2024 Value
    ± 133
    1.89%
    1 Year growth
    ± 24.4%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Martinsburg, PA grew at a rate of 1.89%, from 741 employees to 755 employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Martinsburg, PA, are Manufacturing (128 people), Retail Trade (112 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (92 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Martinsburg, PA, though some of these residents may live in Martinsburg, PA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $51,667
    Median earning men ± $4,620
    $35,313
    Median earning women ± $9,932

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Construction ($89,000), Public Administration ($85,750), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($54,167).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Manufacturing ($50,341), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($47,734), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($40,536).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    2.78%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 6.03M people employed in Pennsylvania. This represents a 2.78% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 18.1%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Pennsylvania.

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Donald J. Trump with 50.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.7%), followed by Jill Stein (0.491%).

    John Fetterman and Dave McCormick are the senators currently representing the state of Pennsylvania. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Pennsylvania is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (50.4%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (48.7%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Jill Stein (0.491%)
      Green Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Donald J. Trump with 50.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.7%), followed by Jill Stein (0.491%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Pennsylvania for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Pennsylvania

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    John Fetterman
    Senator from Pennsylvania3
    Assumed office on January 3, 2023
    Dave McCormick
    Senator from Pennsylvania1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2025

    John Fetterman and Dave McCormick are the senators currently representing Pennsylvania.

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

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Martinsburg, PA was $157,200 in 2024, which is 0.472 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $153,200 to $157,200, a 2.61% increase. The homeownership rate in Martinsburg, PA is 70.1%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Martinsburg, PA have an average commute time of 22.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Martinsburg, PA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $157,200
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$20,284
    $459
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$84

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Martinsburg, PA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Martinsburg, PA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    70.1%
    Homeownership
    2024
    67.3%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 70.1% of the housing units in Martinsburg, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 73.2%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Martinsburg, PA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $71,307
    Median Household Income
    ± $9,884
    655
    Number of Households
    ± 103

    In 2024, the median household income of the 655 households in Martinsburg, PA grew to $71,307 from the previous year's value of $69,038.

    The following chart displays the households in Martinsburg, PA 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.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Martinsburg, PA is from Pennsylvania.
    0.463
    2024 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania
    0.463
    2023 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania

    In 2024, the income inequality in Pennsylvania was 0.463 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0903% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Pennsylvania was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Pennsylvania in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in Pennsylvania across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (82.3%)
    2. Walked (8.27%)
    3. Worked At Home (5.6%)

    In 2024, 82.3% of workers in Martinsburg, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (8.27%) and those who worked at home (5.6%).

    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.

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    Commute Time

    22.7 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Martinsburg, PA have a shorter commute time (22.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 4.52% of the workforce in Martinsburg, PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Martinsburg, PA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Martinsburg, PA have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    8.48% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Martinsburg, PA (137 out of 1.62k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 25 - 34, followed by Females 65 - 74 and then Males 65 - 74.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Martinsburg, PA is White, followed by Black and Asian.

    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.

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