Martinsville, Virginia
Martinsville: independent city in Virginia, United States
About
Martinsville is a city located in the county of City of Martinsville in the U.S. state of Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 13,821 and a population density of 485 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 12,355 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Martinsville
| Population | 12,355 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Virginia (United States) |
| County | City of Martinsville |
| Different from | Martin County, Martin County, Martin County, Martin County, Martin County, Martin County |
| Postal code | 24112–24115 |
| Phone Area Codes | 276 |
| Area | 28.51 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 36.6915,-79.8725 |
| Named for | Joseph Martin |
| Altitude | 1,017 feet / 310 meters |
| Capital city | Martinsville is capital of Henry County |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 20:34:13 (16th April 2026) |
| Density | 433 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -11.87% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 88℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Martinsville is located at 36°41'30"N 79°52'21"W (36.6915300, -79.8725400).
Martinsville map
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Weather
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind 2 to 9 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Martinsville decreased by 11.87% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 13,821 | - | census |
| 2011 | 13,596 | -1.65% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 13,492 | -0.77% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 13,416 | -0.57% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 13,317 | -0.74% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 13,259 | -0.44% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 12,996 | -2.02% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 12,823 | -1.35% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 12,627 | -1.55% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 12,554 | -0.58% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 12,355 | -1.61% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Martinsville
1Virginia Museum of Natural History
21 Starling Ave, Martinsville, VA 24112, United States View details
Phone: +12766344141 | Website available
2Catfish ATV Trails & Pond
480 Lewis Rd, Martinsville, VA 24112, United States View details
Phone: +12762247675 | Website available
3Piedmont Arts
215 Starling Ave, Martinsville, VA 24112, United States View details
Phone: +12766323221 | Website available
4Martinsville Grand Prix
2577 Greensboro Rd, Martinsville, VA 24112, United States View details
Phone: +12766189968 | Website available
5Fahi
211 Fayette St, Martinsville, VA 24112, United States View details
Phone: +12767323496
People born in Martinsville (29)
People born in Martinsville, including boxer Charles Shufford, baseball player Mike Neill, politician Abram Penn Staples, .
More notable people
- Rabih Abdullah (Professional football running back) he was born in 27/04/1975
- Buddy Arrington (racecar driver) he was born in 26/07/1938
- Carl Hairston (American football player) he was born in 15/12/1952
- DeVone Claybrooks (Player of American and Canadian football) he was born in 15/09/1977
- Delvin Joyce (Player of American football) he was born in 21/09/1978
- Greg Gaines (American football player) he was born in 16/10/1958
- Josh Shilling (American musician) he was born in 05/07/1983
- Magdalen Hsu-Li (American musician)
- Mary Sue Terry (American politician) she was born in 28/09/1947
- Nancy Redd (American author and former model) she was born in 28/04/1981
- Randy Hundley (American baseball player and coach) he was born in 01/06/1942
- Roscoe Reynolds (American politician) he was born in 21/05/1942
- Samuel A. Nixon (Virginia politician) he was born in 09/11/1958
- Shawn Moore (American football player, quarterback, coach) he was born in 04/04/1968
- Sonny Wade (Canadian football player) he was born in 01/04/1947
- Todd Hundley (American baseball player) he was born in 27/05/1969
- Marilyn Tavenner (American administrator) she was born in 31/05/1951
- Dennis L. Via (United States Army four-star general) he was born in 01/01/1958
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Martinsville, VA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 233019 | Patrick Henry Community College | Martinsville (VA) | 24112 |
Nearby Transit Stations (11)
Rail and bus stations connected to Martinsville, VA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAN | Danville | 677 Craghead St. | RAIL |
| RNK | Roanoke | 710 Williamson Road NE | BUS |
| GRO | J. Douglas Galyon Depot | 236 East Washington Street | RAIL |
| UWS | Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car | 601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr | BUS |
| WNS | Winston-Salem, North Carolina | 100 West 5th Street | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Martinsville.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Central Martinsvill Post Office | Martinsville (VA) | 24112 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Martinsville, Indiana city in Morgan County, Indiana with a population of 11,810 people.
- Martinsville, Illinois township in Clark County, Illinois with a population of 1,076 people.
- Martinsville, Ohio human settlement in Clinton County, Ohio, United States of America with a population of 439 people.
Distance to Other Cities
Martinsville distances to largest Virginia cities