The Martinsville Micropolitan Statistical Area is a

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Micropolitan Statistical Area (USA) in

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, as defined by the

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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

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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*Independent Cities ** Martinsville

Communities

*Cities ** Martinsville (Principal city) *Towns ** Ridgeway *

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s ** Bassett ** Chatmoss ** Collinsville ** Fieldale ** Horsepasture ** Laurel Park ** Oak Level ** Sandy Level ** Stanleytown ** Villa Heights *Unincorporated places **

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** Spencer

Demographics

As of the

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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%

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, 16.04%

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, 0.15% Native American, 0.41% Asian, 0.03%

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, 1.24% from

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, 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

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for the μSA was $17,181.

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