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Martelle

Iowa · 249 residents (2025 est.) · 0.311 sq mi
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Martelle is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $93,333. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 63% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $134,400. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
457
+63%since 2000
from 280 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,469 / sq mi
+63%since 2000
from 900 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.3
−12%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:249 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2102773454124801990201020202024Martelle
2024457
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$93,333
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,500 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,607
+57%since 2000
from $20,134 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
58.1%
+37.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.1%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.310
+2%since 2010
from 0.305 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade16.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade13.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services13%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration12.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Information6.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$134,400
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$825
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $525 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 81.7% in 2000
25.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
8.3%
−15.8 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
22.5%
+15.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.4
+15%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
60
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(278)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.9%(2)
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.7%(378)
Black1.1%(5)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(26)
Asian0%(0)
Other10.5%(48)
Diversity Score37.7%(172)
Diversity Score
38
+4121%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.6%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.9%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 87.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.2 min
+47%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 78.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.2%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.4%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.4%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 12.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
72.6%
+8.1 ptssince 2011
from 64.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.9%
−26.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
49.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.3%
−37.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.9%
−6.8 ptssince 2012
from 17.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.7%
−86.8 ptssince 2013
from 90.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.5%
+24.8 ptssince 2017
from 67.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2016
from 99.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Martelle, Iowa?

Martelle, Iowa has about 457 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Martelle, Iowa?

The typical household in Martelle, Iowa earns about $93,333 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Martelle, Iowa expensive?

In Martelle, Iowa, the median home is worth about $134,400, and the typical rent is about $825 a month.

How educated are people in Martelle, Iowa?

About 15.6% of adults age 25 and over in Martelle, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Martelle, Iowa?

About 13.1% of people in Martelle, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Martelle, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Martelle, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 154 residents, a change of about 51 percent over that period.

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