Martinsburg is a city in West Virginia state in USA with a population of 17517 residents.. The poverty rate of Martinsburg is 24.7%, which is 76% higher than national average. The typical household in Martinsburg earns $44363 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Financial hardship is relatively common in the city as 1 in every 4 residents live below the poverty line, well above the national poverty rate of 14.1%. Additionally, more than 1 in every 9 area households live on an income of less than $10,000 a year. Nationwide, 5.8% of households do. Nearly 53.6% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate. With a lack of available jobs, many in Martinsburg are struggling financially. Nearly one in every 1 in every 7 workers in Martinsburg is unemployed. The high jobless rate has likely contributed to the widespread poverty in the city.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Martinsburg, only 89% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Martinsburg remained 14.1%, which is 200% higher than national rate. Nearly 3 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Martinsburg, only 26% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 33% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Martinsburg is 96, which is 4% lower than national average. Median home value in Martinsburg is $162200 , which is 29% lower than national average. While median income in Martinsburg remained $44363, which is 34% lower than national average.