Demographics & People — New Martinsville, West Virginia
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 5,175 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~5,000 |
| Median Age | 44.5 |
| Total Households | 2,127 |
| Family Households | 1,160 |
| Average Household Size | 2.38 |
| Diversity Index | 0.041 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 4,988 |
| Black or African American | 55 |
| Asian | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 2,423 |
| German | 857 |
| Irish | 600 |
| English | 510 |
| American | 400 |
| Other groups | 394 |
| Polish | 159 |
| Scotch-Irish | 139 |
| Italian | 133 |
| French (except Basque) | 103 |
Language
| English Only | 4,843 |
| Spanish | 34 |
| Population 5+ | 4,901 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 253 |
| Population 18+ | 4,185 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 17.0 minutes |
| Work from Home | 5.4% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for New Martinsville, West Virginia.