Martinsburg, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Martinsburg, Pennsylvania
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Borough
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Downtown Martinsburg
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| Motto(s):
"Crossroads to the Cove!"
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Location of Martinsburg in Blair County, Pennsylvania.
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 Martinsburg, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Blair |
| Settled | 1815 |
| Incorporated | 1832 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Borough Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.65 sq mi (1.67 km2) |
| • Land | 0.65 sq mi (1.67 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,404 ft (428 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,876 |
| • Density | 2,904.02/sq mi (1,121.68/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Zip code |
16662
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| Area code(s) | 814 |
| FIPS code | 42-47872 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1180504 |
Martinsburg is a small town, called a borough, in Pennsylvania, USA. It is located in a beautiful area known as Morrisons Cove, within Blair County, Pennsylvania. In 2020, about 1,874 people lived there. Martinsburg is also part of the larger Altoona, PA area.
A Look Back in Time
Martinsburg got its name from an early settler named John Martin. The community was first settled in 1815. It officially became a borough in 1832.
Where is Martinsburg?
Martinsburg is located in Blair County, Pennsylvania. The town covers a total area of about 0.6 square miles (1.6 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the borough limits.
Who Lives in Martinsburg?
The number of people living in Martinsburg has changed over the years. Here is a quick look at the population counts from different years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1840 | 442 | — | |
| 1850 | 442 | 0.0% | |
| 1860 | 464 | 5.0% | |
| 1870 | 536 | 15.5% | |
| 1880 | 567 | 5.8% | |
| 1890 | 588 | 3.7% | |
| 1900 | 590 | 0.3% | |
| 1910 | 920 | 55.9% | |
| 1920 | 955 | 3.8% | |
| 1930 | 1,295 | 35.6% | |
| 1940 | 1,396 | 7.8% | |
| 1950 | 1,562 | 11.9% | |
| 1960 | 1,772 | 13.4% | |
| 1970 | 2,088 | 17.8% | |
| 1980 | 2,231 | 6.8% | |
| 1990 | 2,119 | −5.0% | |
| 2000 | 2,236 | 5.5% | |
| 2010 | 1,958 | −12.4% | |
| 2020 | 1,874 | −4.3% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 1,855 | −5.3% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 2,236 people living in Martinsburg. These people lived in 892 households. About 49% of these households were married couples living together.
The population included people of all ages. About 18.8% of the residents were under 18 years old. About 32.2% of the people were 65 years old or older. The average age in Martinsburg was 46 years.
Schools in Martinsburg
Students in Martinsburg attend schools that are part of the Spring Cove School District.
