Population 13,658 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Martinsville City
Household size in Martinsville City
| Period | Martinsville City | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.22 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.21 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.25 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.42 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.20 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Martinsville City run small, averaging 2.42 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.22, even as the national average fell. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the southwest.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Martinsville City
| Period | Martinsville City | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.0 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.5 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.2 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.4 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | −7.6 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Martinsville City is 37.4 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. The median age has dropped from 45.0 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. Residents skew youngest in the southwest and oldest in the northeast.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Martinsville City
| Period | Martinsville City | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.7% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.1% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 15.3% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 15.6% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly one in six households in Martinsville City (15.6%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 2.1 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Martinsville City has a higher share of single-parent households than at least four in five Virginia counties.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Martinsville City
Renters in Martinsville City
| Period | Martinsville City | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.6% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 45.0% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 44.1% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 44.6% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.0 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
More than four in ten households in Martinsville City rent their homes (44.6%), above the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 42.8% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. The renter share is up 4.0 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Martinsville City
| Period | Martinsville City | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.8% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.1% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 21.6% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.8% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.0 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Martinsville City: 17.8% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Martinsville City
| Period | Martinsville City | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1962 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1962 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1963 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1957 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | −5 | +5 | +6 |
Martinsville City is a place of older homes: half were built before 1957, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the southwest. Only one other Virginia county has older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Martinsville City
| Period | Martinsville City | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $572 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $612 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $712 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $828 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$256 | +$600 | +$606 |
The median renter in Martinsville City pays $828 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $256 a month since 2006–10, up 45%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 29.3% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the east; the highest are in the north.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Martinsville City
Bachelor's degrees in Martinsville City
| Period | Martinsville City | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.8% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.8% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.8% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.2% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.4 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Martinsville City: 22.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 2.4 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the southeast and least in the west.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Martinsville City
| Period | Martinsville City | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 78.1% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 77.2% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 82.4% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.5% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +10.3 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Martinsville City is close to the national rate: 88.5% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in Virginia overall (91.6%). The share with a diploma is up 10.3 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Martinsville City
| Period | Martinsville City | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.1% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 14.6% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.3% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.0% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −9.2 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Martinsville City has been strong: just 3.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 9.2 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Martinsville City compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martinsville City | 2.42 | 37.4 | 15.6% | 44.6% | 17.8% | 1957 | $828 | 22.2% | 88.5% | 3.0% |
| Henry County | 2.37 | 47.7 | 10.8% | 24.8% | 16.2% | 1974 | $784 | 15.9% | 84.3% | 4.0% |
| Patrick County | 2.23 | 51.4 | 6.5% | 23.1% | 21.4% | 1980 | $727 | 15.2% | 84.4% | 2.7% |
| Pittsylvania County | 2.36 | 47.6 | 11.7% | 21.3% | 14.4% | 1981 | $876 | 16.0% | 85.7% | 4.5% |
| Danville City | 2.18 | 40.8 | 16.1% | 52.2% | 14.2% | 1962 | $861 | 19.3% | 86.8% | 5.5% |
| Carroll County | 2.32 | 49.0 | 8.3% | 22.9% | 22.9% | 1982 | $745 | 17.2% | 85.9% | 5.8% |
| Halifax County | 2.46 | 46.1 | 13.9% | 25.4% | 21.2% | 1976 | $876 | 19.3% | 83.4% | 4.1% |
| Galax City | 2.32 | 43.9 | 17.6% | 43.7% | 14.2% | 1966 | $752 | 19.1% | 84.4% | 5.1% |
| Grayson County | 2.26 | 48.6 | 6.5% | 19.6% | 28.4% | 1975 | $736 | 15.5% | 85.3% | 3.6% |
| Mecklenburg County | 2.18 | 48.2 | 12.6% | 31.7% | 25.3% | 1981 | $845 | 20.0% | 85.8% | 3.0% |
| Brunswick County | 2.16 | 45.7 | 17.4% | 25.6% | 18.8% | 1980 | $954 | 16.9% | 82.9% | 3.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Martinsville City. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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