Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Martins Ferry, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

6,140

Median Agei

40.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

79.2%4,864

Two or More

10%612

Black

6%371

Asian

3%184

Other

0.8%52

Hispanic/Latino

0.8%49

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%8

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.5%146

High School Diploma

37.3%1,576

Some College (<1 yr)

6.1%259

Some College (1+ yr)

18.4%776

Associate's Degree

9.3%393

Bachelor's Degree

9.5%399

Master's Degree

2.7%115

Professional Degree

0.9%36

Doctorate

0.4%17

HS or Higher

88%

BA or Higher

13.4%

Graduate+

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$96,200

Median Renti

$800

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

53.9%1,561

Renter-Occupied

46.1%1,334

Total Units

3,442

Homeownership

53.9%

Vacancy Rate

15.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

9.3%145

$50K–$100K

45.4%708

$100K–$150K

25.8%403

$150K–$200K

11.9%185

$200K–$300K

1%15

$300K–$500K

6.7%105

Rent Distribution

Under $500

228

$500–$750

238

$750–$1,000

387

$1,000–$1,250

215

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2010–2019

0.2%7

2000–2009

0.2%8

1990–1999

2.4%83

1980–1989

5.5%190

1970–1979

10.7%367

1960–1969

14.1%487

1950–1959

13.9%478

1940–1949

10.3%353

1939 or earlier

42.7%1,469

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

70.4%2,037

Electricity

25%725

Bottled/LP Gas

3.3%96

Fuel Oil

0.7%20

Other

0.6%17

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$37,467

Mean Household Incomei

$54,487

Per Capita Incomei

$25,165

Poverty Ratei

33%

Unemploymenti

14.1%

Labor Forcei

2,985

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

11.3%326

$10K–$15K

13.4%388

$15K–$20K

4.8%139

$20K–$25K

2.3%68

$25K–$30K

5.1%149

$30K–$35K

9.2%266

$35K–$40K

5.1%147

$40K–$45K

4.4%128

$45K–$50K

1.9%54

$50K–$60K

5.9%170

$60K–$75K

4.3%124

$75K–$100K

14.7%425

$100K–$125K

10.8%312

$125K–$150K

3.6%105

$150K–$200K

2.7%77

$200K+

0.6%17

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

534

Residentsi

926

Avg. Tenant Renti

$297/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

4 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing384 homes96% occupied$298/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers70 homes81% occupied$315/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 880 homes96% occupied$278/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $37,467/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $11K/yr

77.9%

Very low income$11K–$19K/yr

14.8%

Low income$19K–$30K/yr

5.9%

Moderate / aboveOver $30K/yr

1.4%

Who Receives This Housing

69.3% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

13.9% of subsidized households are minority

16% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

25.6% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,563

Avg. Commutei

19.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,563

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

179(3.7% of civilian adults)