Martinsville County Demographics
A map of Martinsville County's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Black | 6,043 | 44.8% |
White | 5,732 | 42.5% |
Hispanic | 1,025 | 7.6% |
Multiracial | 496 | 3.7% |
Asian | 116 | 0.9% |
Native American/Other | 73 | 0.5% |
Martinsville County, Virginia had a population of 13,485 in 2020. It was 42.5% White, 44.8% Black, 0.9% Asian, 7.6% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 3.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Martinsville County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Martinsville County is the 104th most populous county of the 133 counties in Virginia.
Martinsville County's White Population
5,732 residents of Martinsville County identify as White, or 42.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Martinsville County less than the White share of the population of Virginia (58.6% White). Of the 133 counties in Virginia, Martinsville County is ranked #118 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Martinsville County is more White than neighboring Danville County (39.6% White). Martinsville County is less White than neighboring Henry County (67.3% White), Rockingham County (70.5% White), Franklin County (84.8% White), and Patrick County (88.5% White).
Martinsville County's Black Population
6,043 residents of Martinsville County identify as Black, or 44.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Martinsville County considerably larger than the Black share of the population of Virginia (18.3% Black). Of the 133 counties in Virginia, Martinsville County is ranked #10 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Martinsville County is more Black than neighboring Henry County (21.7% Black), Rockingham County (18.2% Black), Franklin County (7.1% Black), and Patrick County (4.7% Black). Martinsville County is less Black than neighboring Danville County (51% Black).
Martinsville County's Asian Population
116 residents of Martinsville County identify as Asian, or 0.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Martinsville County slightly less than the Asian share of the population of Virginia (7.1% Asian). Of the 133 counties in Virginia, Martinsville County is ranked #64 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Martinsville County is more Asian than neighboring Henry County (0.6% Asian), Rockingham County (0.5% Asian), Franklin County (0.6% Asian), and Patrick County (0.2% Asian). Martinsville County is less Asian than neighboring Danville County (1.2% Asian).
Martinsville County's Hispanic Population
1,025 residents of Martinsville County identify as Hispanic, or 7.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Martinsville County roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Virginia (10.5% Hispanic). Of the 133 counties in Virginia, Martinsville County is ranked #33 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Martinsville County is more Hispanic than neighboring Henry County (6.5% Hispanic), Rockingham County (6.7% Hispanic), Franklin County (3.6% Hispanic), Patrick County (3.2% Hispanic), and Danville County (4.9% Hispanic).
Martinsville County's Native American/Other Population
73 residents of Martinsville County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Martinsville County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Virginia (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 133 counties in Virginia, Martinsville County is ranked #90 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Martinsville County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Henry County (0.4% Native American/Other). Martinsville County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Rockingham County (0.7% Native American/Other), and Patrick County (0.6% Native American/Other).
Martinsville County's Multiracial Population
496 residents of Martinsville County identify as Multiracial, or 3.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Martinsville County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Virginia (4.7% Multiracial). Of the 133 counties in Virginia, Martinsville County is ranked #80 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Martinsville County is more Multiracial than neighboring Henry County (3.5% Multiracial), Rockingham County (3.4% Multiracial), Franklin County (3.5% Multiracial), Patrick County (2.8% Multiracial), and Danville County (2.7% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.