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Martensdale

Iowa · 465 residents · 0.38 sq mi
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Martensdale has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $52,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $117,400. Poverty is rare here, at 4.0% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
465
Unchangedsince 2000
from 467 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,224 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,229 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.6
−4%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4044545055556051990201020202024Martensdale
2024569
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,500
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,234
+40%since 2000
from $16,638 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.3%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.345
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services14.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration14.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade10%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade9.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Information7.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing5%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing1.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$117,400
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$509
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $387 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
52.7%
−24.9 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
26.3% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.4%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+9%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(453)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.6%(3)
Diversity Score6.2%(29)
Diversity Score
6
+47%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 88.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.1 min
+50%since 2000
from 17.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 80.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.8%
−20.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
52.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
18.1%
−32.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Martensdale, Iowa?

Martensdale, Iowa has about 465 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Martensdale, Iowa?

The typical household in Martensdale, Iowa earns about $52,500 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 $117,400, and the typical rent is about $509 a month.

How educated are people in Martensdale, Iowa?

About 14.8% 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 4.0% 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 24 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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