Martinsburg, WV

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2022 Population

18,678

0.951% 1-year growth

US Senator

Joe Manchin

Democratic Party

US Senator

Shelley Moore Capito

Republican Party

2022 Median Age

36.4

1.11% 1-year increase

2022 Poverty Rate

24.7%

1.54% 1-year increase

2022 Median Household Income

$55,240

20.3% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$198,800

21.1% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, Martinsburg, WV had a population of 18.7k people with a median age of 36.4 and a median household income of $55,240. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Martinsburg, WV grew from 18,502 to 18,678, a 0.951% increase and its median household income grew from $45,901 to $55,240, a 20.3% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Martinsburg, WV are White (Non-Hispanic) (69.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (13.4%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (8.76%), Two+ (Hispanic) (2.56%), and White (Hispanic) (1.8%).

None of the households in Martinsburg, 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.

98.6% of the residents in Martinsburg, WV are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Martinsburg, WV are International Beauty School 4 (80 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2022, the median property value in Martinsburg, WV was $198,800, and the homeownership rate was 49.2%.

Most people in Martinsburg, WV drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Martinsburg, WV was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Martinsburg, WV is home to a population of 18.7k people, from which 98.6% are citizens. As of 2022, 4.52% of Martinsburg, WV residents were born outside of the country (845 people).

In 2022, there were 5.17 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (12.9k people) in Martinsburg, WV than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.5k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.64k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

98.6%

2022 Citizenship

99.3%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 98.6% of Martinsburg, WV residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Martinsburg, WV was 99.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Martinsburg, WV

White (Non-Hispanic)
12.9k ± 724
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
2.5k ± 499
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
1.64k ± 428

6.03%

Hispanic Population

1.13k people

6.03% of the people in Martinsburg, WV are hispanic (1.13k people).

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

Foreign-Born Population

4.52%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

845 people

2.74%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

507 people

As of 2022, 4.52% of Martinsburg, WV residents (845 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Martinsburg, WV was 2.74%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
550 ± 204
Gulf War (2001-)
280 ± 185
Gulf War (1990s)
237 ± 142

Martinsburg, WV has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.96 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Martinsburg, WV employs 8.8k people. The largest industries in Martinsburg, WV are Retail Trade (1,349 people), Manufacturing (1,202 people), and Transportation & Warehousing (1,028 people), and the highest paying industries are Information ($91,010), Public Administration ($71,691), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($71,613).

Employment

Occupations

8.8k

2022 Value

± 864

6.19%

1 Year growth

± 13.9%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Martinsburg, WV grew at a rate of 6.19%, from 8.29k employees to 8.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Martinsburg, WV, are Sales & Related Occupations (1,161 people), Material Moving Occupations (1,086 people), and Management Occupations (952 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Martinsburg, WV.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

8.8k

2022 Value

± 864

6.19%

1 Year growth

± 13.9%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Martinsburg, WV grew at a rate of 6.19%, from 8.29k employees to 8.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Martinsburg, WV, are Retail Trade (1,349 people), Manufacturing (1,202 people), and Transportation & Warehousing (1,028 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Martinsburg, WV, though some of these residents may live in Martinsburg, WV and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$42,083

Median earning men ± $6,628

$28,145

Median earning women ± $5,023

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Information ($92,163), Public Administration ($71,287), and Construction ($67,976).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Manufacturing ($115,729), Public Administration ($75,474), and Wholesale Trade ($61,250).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

0.583%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 690k people employed in West Virginia. This represents a 0.583% 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 15%.

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

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in West Virginia went to Donald J. Trump with 68.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (29.7%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.34%).

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

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

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Martinsburg, WV. Showing the available data for West Virginia.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (68.6%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (29.7%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.34%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in West Virginia went to Donald J. Trump with 68.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (29.7%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.34%).

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

Senator Elections

US Senators from West Virginia

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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

Joe Manchin and Shelley Moore Capito are the senators currently representing 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 West Virginia over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from West Virginia

West Virginia is currently represented by 2 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 West Virginia have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Martinsburg, WV awarded 80 degrees. The student population of Martinsburg, WV in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 6 male students and 73 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Martinsburg, WV are White (51 and 63.7%), followed by Black or African American (14 and 17.5%), Hispanic or Latino (13 and 16.3%), and Asian (2 and 2.5%).

The largest universities in Martinsburg, WV by number of degrees awarded are International Beauty School 4 (80 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Martinsburg, WV are Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (41 and 51.2%), General Cosmetology (19 and 23.8%), and Nail Specialist & Manicurist (11 and 13.8%).

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.661% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.559% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (549k), Some college (279k), and Secondary Education (210k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Martinsburg, WV was $198,800 in 2022, which is 0.705 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $164,100 to $198,800, a 21.1% increase. The homeownership rate in Martinsburg, WV is 49.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Martinsburg, WV have an average commute time of 26.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Martinsburg, WV is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Martinsburg, WV is $55,240. In 2022, the place with the highest median household income in Martinsburg, WV was Census Tract 9717 with a value of $54,079, followed by Census Tract 9716 and Census Tract 9715, with respective values of $51,493 and $43,594.

Property

$198,800

Median Property Value 2022

±$14,955

$3,735

Median Property Taxes

±$503

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, WV the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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

Rent vs Own

49.2%

Homeownership

2022

65.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 49.2% of the housing units in Martinsburg, WV were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 47.3%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9717
Census Tract 9716
Census Tract 9715

In 2022, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Martinsburg, WV was Census Tract 9717 with a value of $54,079, followed by Census Tract 9716 and Census Tract 9715, with respective values of $51,493 and $43,594.

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

Household Income

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

$55,240

Median Household Income

± $8,568

7.59k

Number of Households

± 743

In 2022, the median household income of the 7.59k households in Martinsburg, WV grew to $55,240 from the previous year's value of $45,901.

The following chart displays the households in Martinsburg, 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 $60k - $75k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Martinsburg, WV is from West Virginia.

0.449

2022 Wage GINI in West Virginia

0.447

2021 Wage GINI in West Virginia

In 2022, the income inequality in West Virginia was 0.449 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.523% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for West Virginia was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in West Virginia in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (74%)
Carpooled (12.4%)
Worked At Home (6.79%)

In 2022, 74% of workers in Martinsburg, WV drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (12.4%) and those who worked at home (6.79%).

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.

Commute Time

26.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Martinsburg, WV have a longer commute time (26.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 8.03% of the workforce in Martinsburg, WV have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

24.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Martinsburg, WV (4.55k out of 18.5k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 6 - 11 and then Females 55 - 64.

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

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.

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.

Health

90.6% of the population of Martinsburg, WV has health coverage, with 38.6% on employee plans, 31.4% on Medicaid, 9.85% on Medicare, 7.8% on non-group plans, and 2.84% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Berkeley County, WV see 2442 patients per year on average, which represents a 8.58% increase from the previous year (2249 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2001 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 541 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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2,442 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Berkeley County, WV

Primary care physicians in Berkeley County, WV see an average of 2,442 patients per year. This represents a 8.58% increase from the previous year (2,249 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Berkeley County, WV in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.7% under 18 years, 23% between 18 and 34 years, 36.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.5% were men and 50.5% were women.

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

Uninsured People

9.43%

Uninsured

38.6%

Employer Coverage

31.4%

Medicaid

9.85%

Medicare

7.8%

Non-Group

2.84%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Martinsburg, WV declined by 0.31% from 9.46% to 9.43%.

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

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