Martinsburg, WV Demographics

A map of Martinsburg's Population by Race

Martinsburg, West Virginia has an estimated population of 18,904, a less than 1% change from the 18,777 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 64.7% White, 15.2% Black, 10.6% Hispanic, 8.1% Multiracial, 1.2% Native American/Other, and 0.3% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Martinsburg, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Martinsburg has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than West Virginia overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Martinsburg, that probability was 50.9% in 2020 and 54.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Martinsburg is ranked the 6th most populous place in West Virginia, out of 439 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). Martinsburg was ranked the 7th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Martinsburg's White Population

12,225 residents of Martinsburg, or 64.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Martinsburg is significantly lower than in West Virginia overall, where 89.7% of the population is White. Martinsburg ranks 425th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Martinsburg's White population has declined by an estimated 3.6%. White residents' share of Martinsburg's population has decreased from 67.5% to 64.7%.

Martinsburg is less White than neighboring Hedgesville (91.6% White), Inwood (80.6% White), Falling Waters (88.9% White), Middleway (100% White), and Big Pool (100% White).

Martinsburg's Black Population

2,865 residents of Martinsburg, or 15.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Martinsburg is considerably higher than in West Virginia overall, where 3.1% of the population is Black. Martinsburg ranks 19th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Martinsburg's Black population has remained roughly the same. Black residents' share of Martinsburg's population has remained roughly unchanged at 15.2%.

Martinsburg is more Black than neighboring Hedgesville (2.4% Black), Inwood (3.6% Black), Falling Waters (3.2% Black), Middleway (0% Black), and Big Pool (0% Black).

Martinsburg's Asian Population

59 residents of Martinsburg, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Martinsburg is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Asian. Martinsburg ranks 22nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Martinsburg's Asian population has declined by an estimated 81.5%. Asian residents' share of Martinsburg's population has decreased from 1.7% to 0.3%.

Martinsburg is more Asian than neighboring Falling Waters (0% Asian), Middleway (0% Asian), and Big Pool (0% Asian). Martinsburg is less Asian than neighboring Inwood (4.7% Asian).

Martinsburg's Hispanic Population

2,000 residents of Martinsburg, or 10.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Martinsburg is higher than in West Virginia overall, where 2.1% of the population is Hispanic. Martinsburg ranks 6th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Martinsburg's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 42.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Martinsburg's population has increased from 7.5% to 10.6%.

Martinsburg is more Hispanic than neighboring Hedgesville (1.3% Hispanic), Inwood (8.9% Hispanic), Falling Waters (0% Hispanic), Middleway (0% Hispanic), and Big Pool (0% Hispanic).

Martinsburg's Native American/Other Population

222 residents of Martinsburg, or 1.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Martinsburg is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 0.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Martinsburg ranks 78th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Martinsburg's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 50.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Martinsburg's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.2%.

Martinsburg is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hedgesville (0% Native American/Other), Inwood (0.4% Native American/Other), Falling Waters (0% Native American/Other), Middleway (0% Native American/Other), and Big Pool (0% Native American/Other).

Martinsburg's Multiracial Population

1,533 residents of Martinsburg, or 8.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Martinsburg is slightly higher than in West Virginia overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Martinsburg ranks 19th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Martinsburg's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 12.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Martinsburg's population has increased from 7.3% to 8.1%.

Martinsburg is more Multiracial than neighboring Hedgesville (4.5% Multiracial), Inwood (1.9% Multiracial), Falling Waters (7.9% Multiracial), Middleway (0% Multiracial), and Big Pool (0% 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.