Martinsville (city), Virginia: Power, Data Centers and the Local Economy
Martinsville (city) is one of the places the data center build-out is physically happening. The SAVRN Data Center Map lists 1 data center in Martinsville (city). Martinsville (city) is an independent city: it is its own county-equivalent and is not part of any county. Unemployment was 5.5% in August 2026, against 3.8% in 2019. Employers here counted 8,857 jobs in 2025, down 3.2% from 2019. 13,849 people live here, up 2.8% since 2020.
Cities and towns in Martinsville (city)
Martinsville (city) is an independent city: it is its own county-equivalent and is not part of any county.
Residents are 2025 Census estimates for the part of each city, town or township inside this county. Census publishes no annual estimate for unincorporated communities.
What changed in Martinsville (city)
1st = the most. Ranks cover counties with a value on record.
| Measure | Then | Now | Change | Rank in Virginia |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2020 → 2025) | 13,478 | 13,849 | ▲ 2.8% | 103rd of 133 by size |
| Total jobs (2019 → 2025) | 9,150 | 8,857 | ▼ 3.2% | 96th of 133 by growth |
| Average annual pay (2019 → 2025) | $33,212 | $44,314 | ▲ 33.4% | — |
| Unemployment rate (2019 → August 2026) | 3.8% | 5.5% | ▲ 1.7pts | — |
Who powers Martinsville (city)
No operating power plant is located in Martinsville (city) in the EIA-860M inventory. Its power comes over the grid from plants elsewhere.
The Martinsville (city) labor market
| Industry (2025) | Jobs | Average pay | Concentration vs U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| All industries | 8,857 | $44,314 | 1.00 |
Concentration is the BLS location quotient: 1.0 means the industry holds the same share of local jobs as it does nationally. Industry rows count private employers; cells BLS suppresses are left out.
Data centers and local rules in Martinsville (city)
1 data center in Martinsville (city) is on the SAVRN Data Center Map: see them by city and operator.
Martinsville (city) and its neighbors
Of the 1 counties that border Martinsville (city), Henry County carries the most build-out activity: data centers, planned generation and operating plants combined.
| County | Population | Jobs since 2019 | Operating MW | Planned MW | Data centers | Local measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martinsville (city) | 13,849 | ▼ 3.2% | — | — | 1 | — |
| Henry County | 49,242 | ▼ 4.0% | 156 MW | 201 MW | — | — |
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Martinsville (city), answered from the record
Are there data centers in Martinsville (city)?
Yes. The SAVRN Data Center Map lists 1 data center in Martinsville (city).
What county is Martinsville, VA in?
Martinsville is in Martinsville (city), Virginia. About 13,849 people live there (2025 Census estimate).
Is Martinsville (city) adding jobs?
Employers counted 8,857 jobs in 2025 against 9,150 in 2019 (-3.2%, BLS QCEW).
Does Martinsville (city) have a data center moratorium?
No county-level measure is on record for Martinsville (city). Virginia has 13 local measures statewide, listed on the state page.