New Martinsville, WV Population by Year

In 2023, the population of New Martinsville was 5,087, a 0.76% decrease year-by-year from 2022. Previously, in 2022, New Martinsville's population was 5,126, a decline of 1.40% compared to a population of 5,199 in 2021.
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Updated Aug 1, 2024

New Martinsville, WV population between 2000 and 2023

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of New Martinsville decreased by 732. In this period, the peak population was 5,819 in the year 2000. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.

Year Population Year on Year Change Change in Percent
2000 5,819 - -
2001 5,693 -126 -2.17%
2002 5,651 -42 -0.74%
2003 5,625 -26 -0.46%
2004 5,622 -3 -0.05%
2005 5,595 -27 -0.48%
2006 5,524 -71 -1.27%
2007 5,484 -40 -0.72%
2008 5,449 -35 -0.64%
2009 5,428 -21 -0.39%
2010 5,347 -81 -1.49%
2011 5,305 -42 -0.79%
2012 5,315 10 0.19%
2013 5,256 -59 -1.11%
2014 5,233 -23 -0.44%
2015 5,192 -41 -0.78%
2016 5,172 -20 -0.39%
2017 5,116 -56 -1.08%
2018 5,124 8 0.16%
2019 5,124 - -
2020 5,203 79 1.54%
2021 5,199 -4 -0.08%
2022 5,126 -73 -1.40%
2023 5,087 -39 -0.76%
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New Martinsville, WV population from 2000 to 2023

From 2000 to 2010, New Martinsville's population decreased by 472 (8.11%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.

From 2010 to 2020, New Martinsville's population decreased by 144 (2.69%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.18% .

After the COVID19 pandemic and, between the year 2020 and 2023, New Martinsville's population decreased by 116 (2.23%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.

FIGURE 1

New Martinsville's population from 2000 to 2023.

The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 5,087.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program).

Between the year 2000 and 2023, New Martinsville's population peaked in year 2000 at 5,819.

Between the year 2000 and 2023, New Martinsville's population was lowest in year 2023 at 5,087.

New Martinsville, WV annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of New Martinsville grew year by year for 3 years and declined for 19 years.

From 2000 to 2023, New Martinsville had an average annual population growth rate of 0.55% per year. Overall the population shrank 12.58% between 2000 and 2023.

FIGURE 2

New Martinsville annual population growth rate

The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.55% per year.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program).

From 2019 to 2020 New Martinsville population grew the most, with an increase of 79 people (a 1.54% year-on-year increase)..

From 2000 to 2001 New Martinsville population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 126 people (a 2.17% year-on-year decline).

Things to know

Is New Martinsville, WV population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, New Martinsville's population decreased by 112 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 73 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 39 (0.76%) between 2022 and 2023.

How has the population of New Martinsville, WV changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2013 and 2023, population of New Martinsville decreased by 169 (3.22%). The population was highest at 5,233 in the year 2014 and lowest at 5,087 in the year 2023. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.32%.

References

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New Martinsville, WV Annual Population and Growth Analysis Dataset: A Comprehensive Overview of Population Changes and Yearly Growth Rates in New Martinsville from 2000 to 2023 // 2024 Edition
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the New Martinsville population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of New Martinsville across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2023, the population of New Martinsville was 5,087, a 0.76% decrease year-by-year from 2022. Previously, in 2022, New Martinsville population was 5,126, a decline of 1.40% compared to a population of 5,199 in 2021. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of New Martinsville decreased by 732. In this period, the peak population was 5,819 in the year 2000. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2023

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2023)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the New Martinsville is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in New Martinsville population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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