New Martinsville, West Virginia
New Martinsville: City in Wetzel County, West Virginia, United States
About
New Martinsville is a city located in the county of Wetzel in the U.S. state of West Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,366 and a population density of 764 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 5,111 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about New Martinsville
| Population : | 5,111 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | West Virginia (United States) |
| County : | Wetzel County |
| Postal code : | 26155 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 304 |
| Area : | 7.02 km2 |
| Altitude : | 623 feet / 190 meters |
| Capital city : | New Martinsville is capital of Wetzel County |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 00:23:59 (22nd December 2024) |
| Density : | 728 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -4.99% (2010-2020) |
Geography
New Martinsville is located at 39°38'40"N 80°51'27"W (39.6445200, -80.8576000).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of New Martinsville decreased by 4.99% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 5,366 | - | census |
| 2011 | 5,321 | -0.85% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,328 | 0.13% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 5,272 | -1.06% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 5,245 | -0.51% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 5,207 | -0.73% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 5,177 | -0.58% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 5,128 | -0.96% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 5,126 | -0.04% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 5,118 | -0.16% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 5,111 | -0.14% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 5,890 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 5,341 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 10.3% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 5,991 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 5,381 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 3.3% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 21.4% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 19.8% |
| Female persons, % : | 49.7% |
| White only, percent : | 89.3% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 1.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.0% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.3% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 18.3% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 77.8% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 260 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 13.6% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 59.6% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 59.6% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $123,300 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $978 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $333 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $743 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,129 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.63 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 87.7% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 19.6% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 81.5% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 71.6% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 70.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 13.1% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 15.3% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 13.2% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 52.3% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 47.3% |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 35,609 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,226,401 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 75,066 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $13,331 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 19.7 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $41,860 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $24,125 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 13.3% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 659 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 297 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 259 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 48 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 561 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 592 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 389.4 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 13.82 |
Best Things to Do in New Martinsville
1 Bruce Park
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2 Lewis Wetzel Park
20 E Benjamin Dr, New Martinsville, WV 26155, United States ➦ Show Map
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Other Places in New Martinsville
1 New Martinsville Municipal
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2 New Martinsville Street Department
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People born in New Martinsville (6)
People born in New Martinsville, including politician from the U.S. state of Pennsylvania John Murtha, Union Army officer John F. Lacey, Player of football Garry Lyle, .
List
- George Krebs (American football player and coach (1872-1939)) he was born in 05/03/1872
- Barry Myers (baseball player (1938-2017)) he was born in 01/01/1938
- Red Shurtliffe (American football player) he was born in 12/04/1907
Schools in New Martinsville
College & universities near New Martinsville, WV
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 237145 | B M Spurr School of Practical Nursing | Glen Dale (WV) | 26038 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near New Martinsville, WV
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PGH | Union Station | 1100 Liberty Avenue | RAIL |
| COV | Connellsville station | North Water Street and West Peach Street | RAIL |
Post offices near New Martinsville
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| New Martinsvill Post Office | New Martinsville (WV) | 26155 |
Other cities in Wetzel County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Wetzel County , WV.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hundred | 258 | Town in West Virginia, USA |
| Smithfield | 142 | Town in West Virginia, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
New Martinsville distances to largest West Virginia cities
