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Martensdale

Iowa · 421 residents · 0.38 sq mi
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Martensdale has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,083. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 12% 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 $139,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% 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
421
−10%since 2000
from 467 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,108 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 1,229 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.8
+7%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4044545055556051990201020202024Martensdale
2024569
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,083
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,677
+54%since 2000
from $16,638 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.3%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services7.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food6.9%
US avg: 2%
Public administration6.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$139,600
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$631
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $387 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
26.3% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+45%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(393)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.6%(3)
Diversity Score5.8%(24)
Diversity Score
6
+38%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 88.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.8 min
+42%since 2000
from 17.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 80.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 4.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.7%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 72.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.6%
−22.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.8%
−88.4 ptssince 2013
from 93.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Martensdale, Iowa?

Martensdale, Iowa has about 421 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Martensdale, Iowa?

The typical household in Martensdale, Iowa earns about $47,083 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 $139,600, and the typical rent is about $631 a month.

How educated are people in Martensdale, Iowa?

About 12.5% 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 15.3% 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 68 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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

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