Martinsburg, Ohio facts for kids
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Martinsburg, Ohio
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Village
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Village Hall on Market Street
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Location of Martinsburg, Ohio
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Location of Martinsburg in Knox County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Knox |
| Township | Clay |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.18 sq mi (0.46 km2) |
| • Land | 0.18 sq mi (0.46 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,175 ft (358 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 222 |
| • Density | 1,254.24/sq mi (485.29/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
43037
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| Area code(s) | 740 |
| FIPS code | 39-48090 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399265 |
Martinsburg is a small village located in Knox County, Ohio, in the United States. In 2020, about 222 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a rich history.
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History of Martinsburg
Martinsburg was established in 1828. It was formed when two nearby towns, Hanover and Williamsburg, decided to join together. This merger created the village we know today.
Geography of Martinsburg
Martinsburg is located in Ohio. The United States Census Bureau says the village covers a total area of about 0.18 square miles (0.46 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water within the village limits.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 199 | — | |
| 1890 | 257 | 29.1% | |
| 1900 | 238 | −7.4% | |
| 1910 | 252 | 5.9% | |
| 1920 | 218 | −13.5% | |
| 1930 | 189 | −13.3% | |
| 1940 | 215 | 13.8% | |
| 1950 | 264 | 22.8% | |
| 1960 | 228 | −13.6% | |
| 1970 | 234 | 2.6% | |
| 1980 | 240 | 2.6% | |
| 1990 | 213 | −11.2% | |
| 2000 | 185 | −13.1% | |
| 2010 | 237 | 28.1% | |
| 2020 | 222 | −6.3% | |
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Martinsburg in 2010
In 2010, a census (a count of the population) showed that 237 people lived in Martinsburg. These people lived in 97 different homes. Out of these homes, 62 were families.
The village had about 1,316 people per square mile. There were 110 housing units in total. Most people living in Martinsburg were White (93.7%). A small number were African American (1.7%), Native American (1.3%), or Asian (0.4%). Some people (2.5%) were from two or more racial backgrounds.
Households and Families
About 37 out of every 100 homes had children under 18 living there. Nearly half of the homes (45.4%) were married couples living together. Some homes had a female head of household without a husband (12.4%). A few had a male head of household without a wife (6.2%).
About one-third of all homes (33.0%) had only one person living in them. This included people aged 65 or older living alone (16.5%). On average, each home had 2.44 people. Families, on average, had 3.10 people.
Age of Residents
The average age of people in Martinsburg in 2010 was 37.6 years old. About 27.8% of the residents were under 18 years old. About 9% were between 18 and 24 years old. People aged 25 to 44 made up 23.8% of the population. Those aged 45 to 64 were 24.5%. Finally, 15.2% of the people were 65 years old or older.
There were slightly more males than females in the village. About 51.9% of the population was male, and 48.1% was female.
See also
- In Spanish: Martinsburg (Ohio) para niños
