Martins Ferry, OH Demographics

A map of Martins Ferry's Population by Race

Martins Ferry, Ohio has an estimated population of 6,140, a slight decrease from the 6,260 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 79.2% White, 10.0% Multiracial, 6.0% Black, 3.0% Asian, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 0.8% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of Martins Ferry, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Martins Ferry has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Ohio overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Martins Ferry, that probability was 25.5% in 2020 and 35.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Martins Ferry is ranked the 262nd most populous place in Ohio, out of 1,265 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Martins Ferry was ranked the 260th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Martins Ferry's White Population

4,864 residents of Martins Ferry, or 79.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Martins Ferry is slightly higher than in Ohio overall, where 75.8% of the population is White. Martins Ferry ranks 978th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Martins Ferry's White population has declined by an estimated 9.5%. White residents' share of Martins Ferry's population has decreased from 85.9% to 79.2%.

Martins Ferry is less White than neighboring Wheeling (88.8% White), Bridgeport (84.2% White), Brookside (85.9% White), Clearview (95.4% White), and Yorkville (89.2% White).

Martins Ferry's Black Population

371 residents of Martins Ferry, or 6.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Martins Ferry is lower than in Ohio overall, where 12% of the population is Black. Martins Ferry ranks 189th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Martins Ferry's Black population has grown by an estimated 17.0%. Black residents' share of Martins Ferry's population has increased from 5.1% to 6.0%.

Martins Ferry is more Black than neighboring Wheeling (4.5% Black), Bridgeport (3% Black), Brookside (2.3% Black), Clearview (0% Black), and Yorkville (2.1% Black).

Martins Ferry's Asian Population

184 residents of Martins Ferry, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Martins Ferry is comparable to the share in Ohio overall, where 2.5% of the population is Asian. Martins Ferry ranks 831st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Martins Ferry's Asian population has grown by an estimated 1740.0%. Asian residents' share of Martins Ferry's population has increased from 0.2% to 3.0%.

Martins Ferry is more Asian than neighboring Wheeling (0.4% Asian), Bridgeport (0.2% Asian), Brookside (0% Asian), Clearview (0.4% Asian), and Yorkville (0% Asian).

Martins Ferry's Hispanic Population

49 residents of Martins Ferry, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Martins Ferry is slightly lower than in Ohio overall, where 4.8% of the population is Hispanic. Martins Ferry ranks 859th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Martins Ferry's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 43.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Martins Ferry's population has decreased from 1.4% to 0.8%.

Martins Ferry is less Hispanic than neighboring Wheeling (1.4% Hispanic), Bridgeport (4.5% Hispanic), Brookside (2.5% Hispanic), Clearview (1.2% Hispanic), and Yorkville (2.2% Hispanic).

Martins Ferry's Native American/Other Population

60 residents of Martins Ferry, or 1.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Martins Ferry is comparable to the share in Ohio overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Martins Ferry ranks 452nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Martins Ferry's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 71.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Martins Ferry's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Martins Ferry is more Native American/Other than neighboring Wheeling (0.2% Native American/Other), Bridgeport (0% Native American/Other), Brookside (0.3% Native American/Other), Clearview (0% Native American/Other), and Yorkville (0% Native American/Other).

Martins Ferry's Multiracial Population

612 residents of Martins Ferry, or 10.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Martins Ferry is higher than in Ohio overall, where 4.3% of the population is Multiracial. Martins Ferry ranks 62nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Martins Ferry's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 40.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Martins Ferry's population has increased from 7.0% to 10.0%.

Martins Ferry is more Multiracial than neighboring Wheeling (4.7% Multiracial), Bridgeport (8.1% Multiracial), Brookside (9% Multiracial), Clearview (3% Multiracial), and Yorkville (6.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.