The Martinsville Micropolitan Statistical Area is a
United States
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Micropolitan Statistical Area (USA) in
Virginia
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, as defined by the
Office of Management and Budget
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(OMB) as of June, 2003. As of the
2000 census, the μSA had a population of 73,346 (though a July 1, 2009 estimate placed the population at 69,523).
Components
''Note: Since a state constitutional change in 1871, all cities in
Virginia
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are
independent cities that are not located in any county. The OMB considers these independent cities to be county-equivalents for the purpose of defining μSAs in Virginia.''
One county and one independent city are included in the Martinsville Micropolitan Statistical Area.
*Counties
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Henry
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*Independent Cities
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Martinsville
Communities
*Cities
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Martinsville (Principal city)
*Towns
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Ridgeway
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Census-designated place
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CDPs have been used in each decennial census since 1980 as the counte ...
s
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Bassett
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Chatmoss
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Collinsville
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Fieldale
Fieldale is a census-designated place (CDP) in Henry County, Virginia, United States. The population was 879 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Martinsville Micropolitan Statistical Area.
History
The area was first settled in 1770 by plan ...
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Horsepasture
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Laurel Park
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Oak Level
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Sandy Level
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Stanleytown
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Villa Heights
*Unincorporated places
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Axton
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Spencer
Demographics
As of the
census
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of 2000, there were 73,346 people, 30,408 households, and 20,974 families residing within the μSA. The racial makeup of the μSA was 70.43%
White
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, 16.04%
African American
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, 0.15%
Native American, 0.41%
Asian, 0.03%
Pacific Islander
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, 1.24% from
other races, and 0.90% from two or more races.
Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 13.92% of the population.
The median income for a household in the μSA was $29,629 and the median income for a family was $36,985. Males had a median income of $27,595 versus $21,067 for females. The
per capita income
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In many countries, per capita income is determined using regular population surveys, such ...
for the μSA was $17,181.
See also
*
Virginia census statistical areas
References
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Martinsville, Virginia
Henry County, Virginia