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Martelle

Iowa · 249 residents · 0.311 sq mi
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Martelle is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $75,000. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $98,700. Poverty is rare here, at 5.8% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
249
−11%since 2000
from 280 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
801 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 900 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.1
−10%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2102773454124801990201020202024Martelle
2024457
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,000
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,790
+53%since 2000
from $20,134 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
50.0%
+28.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade14.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services13.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration13.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade10.8%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Information4.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food4%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,700
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$717
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $525 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 81.7% in 2000
17.3% rent
Afford Score
1.3
+5%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(238)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other10.7%(27)
Diversity Score26.3%(66)
Diversity Score
26
+2848%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.0%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.4%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 87.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.9 min
+51%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.2%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 78.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.2%
−10.6 ptssince 2011
from 12.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2011
from 64.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.1%
−24.3 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
51.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.5%
−86.0 ptssince 2013
from 90.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Martelle, Iowa?

Martelle, Iowa has about 249 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Martelle, Iowa?

The typical household in Martelle, Iowa earns about $75,000 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 $98,700, and the typical rent is about $717 a month.

How educated are people in Martelle, Iowa?

About 16.0% 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 5.8% of people in Martelle, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Martelle, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Martelle, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 54 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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