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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Martensdale

Iowa · 489 residents · 0.38 sq mi
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Martensdale has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $33,125. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $45,700. Households here earn about 26% more than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 30.7
US median: 33.0
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

489
+5%vs 2000
vs 467 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,287 / sq mi
+5%vs 2000
vs 1,229 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
30.7
−15%vs 2000
vs 36.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
4044545055556051990201020202024Martensdale
2024569
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$33,125
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $41,250 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$11,316
−32%vs 2000
vs $16,638 in 2000
US average: $14,340
7.6%
+3.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$45,700
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $84,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$275
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $387 in 2000
US average: $450
75.5%
−2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 77.6% in 2000
24.5% rent
1.4
−33%vs 2000
vs 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(458)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.2%(20)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(485)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.8%(4)
Diversity Score4%(20)
4
−5%vs 2000
vs 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.9%
−4.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
90.7%
+2.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 88.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.7%
−1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.6 min
+47%vs 2000
vs 17.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Martensdale, Iowa?

Martensdale, Iowa has about 489 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Martensdale, Iowa?

The typical household in Martensdale, Iowa earns about $33,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Martensdale, Iowa expensive?

In Martensdale, Iowa, the median home is worth about $45,700, and the typical rent is about $275 a month.

How educated are people in Martensdale, Iowa?

About 6.9% of adults age 25 and over in Martensdale, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Martensdale, Iowa?

About 7.6% of people in Martensdale, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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