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Martinsville, VA

Elev. 310 m
Population
13,584
Median home
$92,500
Disaster risk
Very Low
Public schools
12
Sex offenders
9

Overview

About Martinsville

With about 13,584 residents, Martinsville is one of Virginia's notable places. The median age is 40.2 and the median household income is $42,434. Homes carry a median value of $92,500, and about 57% of residents own where they live. Black residents make up the largest share of the population (44.2%). Around 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 20 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
13,584
Median age
40.2
Median household income
$42,434
Per-capita income
$28,834
Poverty rate
21.8%
High-school grad or higher
86.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
21.2%
Unemployment
4.4%
Avg. commute
19.6 min
Work from home
6.6%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White41.7%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Black44.2%
Asian1.1%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts28.7%
Sales & office23.6%
Production, transportation & material moving21.6%
Service19.7%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance6.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$92,500
Median gross rent
$784/mo
Owner-occupied
56.7%
Median year built
1959
Households
5,619
Avg. household size
2.34

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Above average

Martinsville has 12 public schools — 6 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 2 schools
Reading72%
Math85%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

MARTINSVILLE HIGHHighGrades 9–12
LAUREL PARK MIDDLEMiddleGrades 6–8
MARTINSVILLE MIDDLEMiddleGrades 6–8
Albert Harris ElementaryElementary
G.W. Carver ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Meadow View ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Mount Olivet ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Patrick Henry ElementaryElementary
Rich Acres ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
BREAKING BARRIERS ALTERNATIVE ED/HENRY COGrades -2–-2
CLEARVIEW EARLY LEARNING CENTERGrades -1–-1
Piedmont Governor's SchoolGrades -2–-2

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime5% above national
Martinsville404
Virginia243
United States386
↓ 22% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime20% below national
Martinsville1,558
Virginia1,686
United States1,952
↓ 42% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Martinsville Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Martinsville.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Very Low
Top hazards · Martinsville County
EarthquakeRelatively Low
HurricaneRelatively Low
Ice stormRelatively Low
Strong windRelatively Low
TornadoRelatively Low
Cold waveVery Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Martinsville is in Martinsville County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Martinsville. Elevation ~310 m.

Population trend
14K13K13,58420102024
Map of Martinsville
Martinsville, VA
Where Martinsville is
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Historic places

6 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Carter, John Waddey, HouseLittle Post OfficeScuffle HillDry Bridge SchoolMartinsville Novelty Corporation FactoryHenry County Courthouse
Notable people from Martinsville
Mike NeillRandy HundleyCharles ShuffordRabih AbdullahRoscoe ReynoldsTodd HundleyBuddy ArringtonAbram Penn StaplesDelvin JoyceGreg Gaines
People searches in Martinsville
Michael Smith (2)John Smith (2)James Smith (2)David Smith (2)Robert Smith (2)Michael Johnson (2)John JohnsonJames JohnsonMichael WilliamsWilliam SmithDavid JohnsonRobert JohnsonJohn WilliamsMichael BrownMichael JonesJames WilliamsDavid WilliamsJohn BrownRobert WilliamsJohn JonesWilliam JohnsonMary SmithJames BrownJames Jones
Nearby cities
Danville (26 mi)Roanoke (41 mi)Salem (43 mi)Christiansburg (43 mi)Blacksburg (49 mi)Radford (49 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Martinsville, VA (9)

Public sex-offender registry records for Martinsville, Virginia.

Marco A Rodriguez-Luna, 25
Martinsville · Wake County · 24112
Charles Williams, 54
Martinsville · Martinsville City County · 24112
AKA Charles Williams, Charles Jr Williams
Donnie Ray Thomas, 52
Martinsville · Rockingham County · 24112
AKA Donnie R Thomas, Donnie Thomas
Kevin Leon Brown, 65ABSCONDER
Martinsville · Martinsville City County · 24112
AKA Kevin Brown
Anthony Oneil Davis, 57ABSCONDER
Martinsville · Henry County County · 24112
AKA Anthony Davis
Darren Moses Moore, 42ABSCONDER
Martinsville · Martinsville City County · 24112
AKA Darren Moore, Daniel Moses Moore
Richard Lawrence King, 57ABSCONDER
Martinsville · Martinsville City County · 24112
AKA Richard L King
Michael Anthony Scott, 57ABSCONDER
Martinsville · Henry County County · 24112
Sherri Louise Johnson, 36ABSCONDER
Martinsville · Henry County County · 24112
AKA Johnson Johnson, Sherri L Johnson

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Martinsville — frequently asked

What is the population of Martinsville, Virginia?
Martinsville has a population of about 13,584, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Martinsville?
The median home value in Martinsville is $92,500, and the median gross rent is $784/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Martinsville safe? What is the crime rate?
Martinsville Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 404 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Martinsville face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Martinsville County as "Very Low" overall, with top hazards including earthquake, hurricane, ice storm.
How many schools are in Martinsville?
Martinsville has 12 public schools (6 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Martinsville?
Public registry data lists 9 registered sex offenders in or near Martinsville. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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