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Martinsburg

Iowa · 110 residents · 0.374 sq mi
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Population has declined 13% since 2000. 7% 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 $55,000. The poverty rate of 23.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% 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
110
−13%since 2000
from 126 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
294 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 337 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.5
+3%since 2000
from 42.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
801071351621891990201020202024Martinsburg
2024101
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$28,366
+59%since 2000
from $17,807 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.2%
+16.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.5%
+21.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade24.2%
US avg: 10%
Information19.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$55,000
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
77.3%
−14.9 ptssince 2000
from 92.2% in 2000
22.7% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(104)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score8.9%(10)
Diversity Score
9
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.8%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 76.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.1 min
−3%since 2000
from 22.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
66.1%
−24.6 ptssince 2009
from 90.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.6%
−17.9 ptssince 2011
from 76.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.0%
−38.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.4%
−17.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
Female
57.6%
+17.2 ptssince 2009
from 40.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.0%
−76.4 ptssince 2013
from 79.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Martinsburg, Iowa?

Martinsburg, Iowa has about 110 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Martinsburg, Iowa expensive?

In Martinsburg, Iowa, the median home is worth about $55,000.

How educated are people in Martinsburg, Iowa?

About 6.7% 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 23.5% 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 35 residents, a change of about -24 percent over that period.

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