City · West Virginia
Martinsburg, West Virginia
Martinsburg, city, in Berkeley County, West Virginia. Martinsburg had 19,211 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.5% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 18,777 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 18,904 (±31). GEOID 5452060.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
19,211
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 18,777 · ACS 2020-2024: 18,904 ±31
Median household income
$59,555
±$7,355 (90% margin)
West Virginia: $59,608
Median home value
$240,000
±$16,696 (90% margin)
West Virginia: $162,600
Median gross rent
$1,150
±$82 (90% margin)
West Virginia: $872
Where is Martinsburg and what county is it in?
Martinsburg is a city in Berkeley County, West Virginia. It covers 6.6 square miles of land, 2,832 residents per square mile in 2020.
Martinsburg is in the Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 3 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Martinsburg, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 19,211 people lived in Martinsburg on July 1, 2025, up 2.5% since 2020, while West Virginia shrank 1.5%. The 2020 Census counted 18,777 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 18,904 (±31).
| Measure | Martinsburg | Berkeley County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 18,904 ±31 | 129,514 | +1,429 |
| Households | 7,963 ±516 | 51,021 | +784 |
| Average household size | 2.34 ±0.15 | 2.52 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 8,455 ±536 | 53,819 | no clear change |
Martinsburg's population since 2000
From 14,972 in 2000 to 19,211 in 2025: up 28.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Martinsburg as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Martinsburg?
The median resident of Martinsburg is 37.4 years old; 22.2% are under 18 and 16.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 64.7%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 15.2%. 5.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Martinsburg | Berkeley County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.4 ±1.7 | 38.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.2% ±2.8 pts | 23.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.4% ±2.2 pts | 15.3% | – |
| Male | 51.2% ±2.7 pts | 50.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 10.6% ±3.0 pts | 6.4% | +5.8 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 64.7% ±4.9 pts | 79.7% | −11.9 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 15.2% ±3.3 pts | 7.1% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.3 pts | 1.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 8.1% ±2.8 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 5.8% ±1.8 pts | 5.0% | +2.5 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 7.4% ±2.3 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 10.4% ±2.0 pts | 9.2% | – |
| With a disability | 18.3% ±3.4 pts | 14.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.6% ±2.3 pts | 5.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.8% ±2.4 pts | 90.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 24.7% ±4.4 pts | 25.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.9% ±2.1 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 78.3% ±4.1 pts | 87.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 7.0% ±2.4 pts | 4.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Martinsburg earn?
Half of Martinsburg's 7,963 households earn less than $59,555 a year (±$7,355), against $80,815 in Berkeley County and $59,608 in West Virginia. In 2015-2019 it was $52,717 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 19.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Martinsburg | Berkeley County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $59,555 ±$7,355 | $80,815 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $75,263 ±$8,085 | $98,580 | – |
| Per capita income | $31,234 ±$3,049 | $38,914 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 19.8% ±4.3 pts | 11.1% | −9.7 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 27.5% ±9.0 pts | 14.2% | −19.0 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 22.9% ±4.1 pts | 11.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.8% ±1.5 pts | 96.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.3% ±2.7 pts | 92.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Martinsburg?
Owners occupy 47.9% of Martinsburg's occupied homes and renters 52.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $240,000 by its owner (±$16,696). The median renter pays $1,150 a month including utilities, and 41.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Martinsburg | Berkeley County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $240,000 ±$16,696 | $266,300 | +$46,535 |
| Median gross rent | $1,150 ±$82 | $1,233 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 41.0% ±7.5 pts | 34.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,455 ±$154 | $1,521 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 47.9% ±5.1 pts | 76.0% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 52.1% ±5.1 pts | 24.0% | – |
| Housing units | 8,455 ±536 | 53,819 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 54.8% ±4.7 pts | 67.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.9% ±1.1 pts | 10.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.9% ±0.6 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.5% ±2.2 pts | 15.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 22.6% ±4.6 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 9.7% ±3.7 pts | 5.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Martinsburg building?
Builders took permits for 32 new housing units in Martinsburg in 2025 (32 in single-family houses), 1.7 per 1,000 residents against 2.2 across West Virginia.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Martinsburg work and get to work?
70.7% of Martinsburg's workers drive alone and 8.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 26.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.2%.
| Measure | Martinsburg | Berkeley County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 66.2% ±3.5 pts | 66.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.2% ±3.0 pts | 4.7% | −6.0 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 70.7% ±5.0 pts | 78.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 14.8% ±4.7 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.8% ±2.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 3.2% ±1.9 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.8% ±2.6 pts | 10.3% | +4.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.0 min ±3.9 | 30.7 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Martinsburg?
3 census tracts lie mostly in Martinsburg, and 5 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $38,607 (Tract 9715) to $61,105 (Tract 9716).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9717Berkeley County | 5,386 | $54,479 |
| Tract 9716Berkeley County | 5,147 | $61,105 |
| Tract 9715Berkeley County | 3,519 | $38,607 |
| Tract 9719.02Berkeley County | 5,089 | $95,521 |
| Tract 9714.02Berkeley County | 6,141 | $70,417 |
| Tract 9713.01Berkeley County | 6,209 | $55,462 |
| Tract 9720.02Berkeley County | 4,011 | $65,066 |
| Tract 9719.01Berkeley County | 6,605 | $93,217 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Martinsburg) · Census block assignment files
How does Martinsburg compare with other places in West Virginia?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Martinsburg is the 2,004th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 6th-most populous of 230 in West Virginia.
Martinsburg ranks 62nd of 138 places in West Virginia with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 6th | 230 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 6th | 102 |
| Residents per square mile | 10th | 146 |
| Median household income | 62nd | 138 |
| Per capita income | 72nd | 144 |
| Median home value | 19th | 142 |
| Median gross rent | 10th | 123 |
| Poverty rate | 61st | 111 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 59th | 135 |
| Median age | 121st | 146 |
| Owner-occupied share | 136th | 146 |
| Work from home | 41st | 53 |
| Travel time to work | 39th | 145 |
Martinsburg's figures with every place in West Virginia (CSV)
Every place in West Virginia, sortable · Compare Martinsburg with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Martinsburg?
9 of the 57 figures for Martinsburg on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Martinsburg are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Martinsburg.