Martins Ferry, OH

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Martins Ferry

North Wheeling / Mount Wood

Florence / Sunset Heights

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Martins Ferry

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

13.5%

Households with Children

30.7%

School Enrollment K-12

828

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 1.2%
School Age (5-17): 19.0%
Young Adults (18-34): 21.8%
Working Age (35-54): 23.1%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 14.6%
Seniors (65+): 20.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 12.0%
High School / GED: 40.8%
Some College or Associate's: 33.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 13.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 16.5%
Single Parents: 14.2%
Couples & Adults: 24.5%
Living Alone: 44.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 79.2%
Hispanic or Latino: 0.8%
Asian: 3.0%
Black or African American: 6.0%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 10.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 32.1%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.1%
Other White: 67.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 45.5%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 0.0%
Other Black: 54.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 43.3%
Born in Other U.S. State: 53.2%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.9%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.8%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 97.6%
Spanish: 0.9%
European & Indo-European: 0.7%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.8%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.6%
Elementary (1-4): 6.3%
Middle School (5-8): 5.8%
High School (9-12): 4.6%
College / Graduate: 2.5%
Not Enrolled: 78.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources