Demographics & People — Martins Ferry, Ohio
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 6,192 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~6,000 |
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| Median Age | 40.6 |
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| Total Households | 2,641 |
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| Family Households | 1,648 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.32 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1863 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 5,089 |
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| Black or African American | 327 |
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| Asian | 208 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 34 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 2,574 |
| German | 994 |
| Irish | 967 |
| Other groups | 762 |
| Italian | 566 |
| American | 378 |
| Polish | 311 |
| English | 289 |
| Hungarian | 116 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 116 |
Language
| English Only | 5,879 |
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| Spanish | 44 |
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| Population 5+ | 6,032 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 264 |
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| Population 18+ | 5,024 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 19.3 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 7.3% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Martins Ferry, Ohio.
