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Martinsburg

Iowa · 111 residents (2025 est.) · 0.374 sq mi
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Martinsburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $55,000. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 25 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $60,000. With a median age of 50.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 27% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
101
−20%since 2000
from 126 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
270 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 337 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
50.5
+19%since 2000
from 42.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:111 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
801071351621891990201020202024Martinsburg
2024101
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,000
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,625 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,178
+30%since 2000
from $17,807 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.0%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
29.7%
+28.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.309
−15%since 2010
from 0.364 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction14%
US avg: 1.2%
Information12%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade8%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing8%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$60,000
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
85.0%
−7.2 ptssince 2000
from 92.2% in 2000
15.0% rent
Vacancy rate
2.4%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.5%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 31.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.3%
+33.3 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.1
+8%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
8
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(123)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.1%(89)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino11.9%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score26.2%(26)
Diversity Score
26
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.5%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.0 min
+23%since 2000
from 22.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
56.0%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 90.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
28.0%
+21.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.0%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.2%
−16.2 ptssince 2011
from 76.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.0%
−16.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.0%
−23.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
36.6%
−23.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
Female
63.4%
+23.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.4% in 2009
Foreign born
9.9%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.6%
−48.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2012
from 17.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.9%
−72.5 ptssince 2013
from 79.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
65.0%
+10.5 ptssince 2017
from 54.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.3%
−9.7 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.7%
+9.7 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Martinsburg, Iowa?

Martinsburg, Iowa has about 101 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Martinsburg, Iowa?

The typical household in Martinsburg, Iowa earns about $55,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Martinsburg, Iowa expensive?

In Martinsburg, Iowa, the median home is worth about $60,000.

How educated are people in Martinsburg, Iowa?

About 9.0% of adults age 25 and over in Martinsburg, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Martinsburg, Iowa?

About 29.7% of people in Martinsburg, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Martinsburg, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Martinsburg, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 44 residents, a change of about -30 percent over that period.

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