Martinsville, VA Demographics

A map of Martinsville's Population by Race

Martinsville, 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, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 672 places in Virginia, Martinsville is the 99th most populous. 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).

Martinsville's White Population

5,732 residents of Martinsville identify as White, or 42.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Martinsville less than the White share of the population of Virginia (58.6% White). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Martinsville is ranked #560 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Martinsville is more White than neighboring Laurel Park (25.9% White). Martinsville is less White than neighboring Villa Heights (52% White), Collinsville (66.1% White), Chatmoss (65.8% White), and Fieldale (80.8% White).

Martinsville's Black Population

6,043 residents of Martinsville identify as Black, or 44.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Martinsville considerably larger than the Black share of the population of Virginia (18.3% Black). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Martinsville is ranked #50 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Martinsville is more Black than neighboring Villa Heights (28.7% Black), Collinsville (17.3% Black), Chatmoss (23.9% Black), and Fieldale (8.5% Black). Martinsville is less Black than neighboring Laurel Park (64.4% Black).

Martinsville's Asian Population

116 residents of Martinsville identify as Asian, or 0.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Martinsville slightly less than the Asian share of the population of Virginia (7.1% Asian). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Martinsville is ranked #322 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Martinsville is more Asian than neighboring Villa Heights (0.5% Asian), and Fieldale (0.4% Asian). Martinsville is less Asian than neighboring Collinsville (1% Asian), Chatmoss (2.1% Asian), and Laurel Park (1.4% Asian).

Martinsville's Hispanic Population

1,025 residents of Martinsville identify as Hispanic, or 7.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Martinsville roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Virginia (10.5% Hispanic). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Martinsville is ranked #226 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Martinsville is more Hispanic than neighboring Chatmoss (6.1% Hispanic), Laurel Park (5.5% Hispanic), and Fieldale (4.8% Hispanic). Martinsville is less Hispanic than neighboring Villa Heights (12.9% Hispanic), and Collinsville (11.1% Hispanic).

Martinsville's Native American/Other Population

73 residents of Martinsville 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 roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Virginia (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Martinsville is ranked #404 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Martinsville is more Native American/Other than neighboring Chatmoss (0.4% Native American/Other), and Laurel Park (0.3% Native American/Other). Martinsville is less Native American/Other than neighboring Villa Heights (0.9% Native American/Other), and Fieldale (0.9% Native American/Other).

Martinsville's Multiracial Population

496 residents of Martinsville identify as Multiracial, or 3.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Martinsville roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Virginia (4.7% Multiracial). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Martinsville is ranked #383 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Martinsville is more Multiracial than neighboring Chatmoss (1.7% Multiracial), and Laurel Park (2.6% Multiracial). Martinsville is less Multiracial than neighboring Villa Heights (5% Multiracial), Collinsville (3.9% Multiracial), and Fieldale (4.7% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.