Demographics & People — Martinsburg, West Virginia
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 18,805 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~19,100 |
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| Median Age | 37.4 |
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| Total Households | 7,694 |
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| Family Households | 4,395 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.41 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.3983 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 13,209 |
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| Black or African American | 2,626 |
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| Asian | 137 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 1,498 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 7,570 |
| Other groups | 4,841 |
| German | 2,462 |
| Irish | 1,916 |
| English | 1,816 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,126 |
| Italian | 721 |
| American | 699 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 696 |
| French (except Basque) | 436 |
Language
| English Only | 16,531 |
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| Spanish | 827 |
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| Population 5+ | 17,725 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 1,392 |
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| Population 18+ | 14,035 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 26.0 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 8.8% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Martinsburg, West Virginia.
