Martinsburg, WV
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2021-08-09

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Table Of Contents

Overall Quality Of Life
Crime Statistics
Cost of living
Images
Rankings
Map & Stats

Population

17,475

Unemployment

11.2%

Poverty

29.5%

Median Home

$157,200

Median Income

$42,835

Median Rent

$948

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Martinsburg SnackAbility

6
Overall SnackAbility

Jobs

4/10

Housing

Affordability

Diversity

Safety

N/A

Amenities

Education

Commute

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Martinsburg, WV Crime Report

595
Total Crimes

3,414.0
Total Crimes / 100k People

37.85%
Above National Average

Statistic	Count Raw	Martinsburg / 100k People	West Virginia / 100k People	National / 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K	595	3,414.0	1,900.0	2,476.7

Violent Crime	55	315.6	316.6	366.7
Murder	0	0.0	4.4	5.0
Robbery	6	34.4	21.1	81.6
Aggravated Assault	39	223.8	249.1	250.2
Property Crime	540	3,098.5	1,583.4	2,109.9
Burglary	69	395.9	328.7	340.5
Larceny	456	2,616.5	1,119.7	1,549.5
Car Theft	15	86.1	135.0	219.9

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Martinsburg, WV Cost Of Living

94
Martinsburg's Overall Cost Of Living

0.9x
Lower Than The National Average

Living Expense	Martinsburg	West Virginia	National Average
Overall	94	84	100

Services	102	100	100
Groceries	95	91	100
Health	101	88	100
Housing	82	62	100
Transportation	88	87	100
Utilities	102	89	100

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Martinsburg, WV Photos

Source: Wikipedia

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Source: Wikipedia

Rankings for Martinsburg in West Virginia

Ranks #2 in Worst Places To Live In West Virginia

Ranks #7 in Most Dangerous Cities In West Virginia

Ranks #23 in Best Places To Live In West Virginia

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Population over time in Martinsburg

Year	Population	% Change
2019	17,475	-0.1%
2018	17,497	0.3%
2017	17,451	-0.9%
2016	17,613	0.3%
2015	17,564	0.3%
2014	17,508	0.5%
2013	17,418	0.6%
2012	17,316	0.4%
2011	17,253	0.7%
2010	17,133	-

Race / Ethnicity in Martinsburg

White

76.6% (13,387)

African American

13.9% (2,426)

American Indian

0.1% (25)

Asian

1.3% (223)

Hawaiian

0.0% (0)

Other

0.5% (79)

Two Or More

2.9% (501)

Hispanic

4.8% (834)

Race	Martinsburg	WV	USA
White	76.6%	92.0%	60.7%
African American	13.9%	3.6%	12.3%
American Indian	0.1%	0.2%	0.7%
Asian	1.3%	0.8%	5.5%
Hawaiian	0.0%	0.0%	0.2%
Other	0.5%	0.2%	0.2%
Two Or More	2.9%	1.6%	2.4%
Hispanic	4.8%	1.6%	18.0%

Gender in Martinsburg

Female

54.4% (9,510)

Male

45.6% (7,964)

Gender	Martinsburg	WV	USA
Female	54.4%	50.6%	50.8%
Male	45.6%	49.4%	49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Martinsburg for adults over 25

< 9th Grade

2.0% (349)

9-12th Grade

12.0% (2,097)

High School / GED

33.0% (5,766)

Some College

24.0% (4,194)

Associate's Degree

7.0% (1,223)

Bachelor's Degree

14.0% (2,446)

Master's Degree

6.0% (1,048)

Professional Degree

1.0% (174)

Doctorate Degree

1.0% (174)

Education	Martinsburg	WV	USA
< 9th Grade	2.0%	5.0%	6.0%
9-12th Grade	12.0%	9.0%	7.0%
High School / GED	33.0%	40.0%	27.0%
Some College	24.0%	19.0%	20.0%
Associate's Degree	7.0%	7.0%	8.0%
Bachelor's Degree	14.0%	12.0%	20.0%
Master's Degree	6.0%	6.0%	9.0%
Professional Degree	1.0%	1.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	1.0%	1.0%	1.0%

Household Income For Martinsburg, West Virginia

Less than $10,000

9.4% (163,820)

$10,000 to $14,999

8.9% (155,544)

$15,000 to $24,999

12.8% (222,971)

$25,000 to $34,999

11.5% (200,576)

$35,000 to $49,999

14.6% (254,372)

$50,000 to $74,999

16.2% (283,095)

$75,000 to $99,999

8.7% (151,406)

$100,000 to $149,999

11.5% (200,089)

$150,000 to $199,999

4.6% (81,058)

$200,000 or more

2.0% (34,565)

Income	Martinsburg	WV	USA
Less than $10,000	9.4%	8.7%	6.0%
$10,000 to $14,999	8.9%	6.0%	4.3%
$15,000 to $24,999	12.8%	12.6%	8.9%
$25,000 to $34,999	11.5%	11.2%	8.9%
$35,000 to $49,999	14.6%	14.3%	12.3%
$50,000 to $74,999	16.2%	17.7%	17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	8.7%	11.4%	12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999	11.5%	11.4%	15.1%
$150,000 to $199,999	4.6%	3.6%	6.8%
$200,000 or more	2.0%	3.0%	7.7%