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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Martensdale

Iowa · 467 residents · 0.38 sq mi
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Martensdale has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $41,250. Population has declined 4% since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $84,500. Poverty is rare here, at 4.5% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

467
−4%since 1990
from 489 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,229 / sq mi
−4%since 1990
from 1,287 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.1
+18%since 1990
from 30.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4044545055556051990201020202024Martensdale
2024569
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$41,250
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,125 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,638
+47%since 1990
from $11,316 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.5%
−3.1 ptssince 1990
from 7.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$84,500
+40%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $45,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$387
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $275 in 1990
US average: $602
77.6%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 75.5% in 1990
22.4% rent
2.0
+48%since 1990
from 1.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

11.6%
+4.7 ptssince 1990
from 6.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
88.4%
−2.3 ptssince 1990
from 90.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.8%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 1.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.4 min
−32%since 1990
from 25.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Martensdale, Iowa?

Martensdale, Iowa has about 467 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Martensdale, Iowa?

The typical household in Martensdale, Iowa earns about $41,250 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 $84,500, and the typical rent is about $387 a month.

How educated are people in Martensdale, Iowa?

About 11.6% 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 4.5% of people in Martensdale, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Martensdale, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Martensdale, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 22 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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

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