The Martinsville Micropolitan Statistical Area is a United States Micropolitan Statistical Area (USA) in Virginia, as defined by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) as of June, 2003. As of the 2000 census, the μSA had a population of 73,346 (though a July 1, 2009 estimate placed the population at 69,523).^[1]

Components

Note: Since a state constitutional change in 1871, all cities in Virginia are independent cities that are not located in any county. The OMB considers these independent cities to be county-equivalents for the purpose of defining μSAs in Virginia.

One county and one independent city are included in the Martinsville Micropolitan Statistical Area.^[2]

• Counties
  • Henry
• Independent Cities
  • Martinsville

Communities

• Cities
  • Martinsville (Principal city)
• Towns
  • Ridgeway
• Census-designated places
  • Bassett
  • Chatmoss
  • Collinsville
  • Fieldale
  • Horsepasture
  • Laurel Park
  • Oak Level
  • Sandy Level
  • Stanleytown
  • Villa Heights
• Unincorporated places
  • Axton
  • Spencer

Demographics

As of the census^[3] of 2000, there were 73,346 people, 30,408 households, and 20,974 families residing within the μSA. The racial makeup of the μSA was 70.43% White, 16.04% African American, 0.15% Native American, 0.41% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 1.24% from other races, and 0.90% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 13.92% of the population.

The median income for a household in the μSA was $29,629 and the median income for a family was $36,985. Males had a median income of $27,595 versus $21,067 for females. The per capita income for the μSA was $17,181.

See also

• Virginia census statistical areas

References

36°41′29″N 79°52′21″W / 36.6915°N 79.8725°W / 36.6915; -79.8725