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Martinsburg

Missouri · 256 residents (2025 est.) · 0.273 sq mi
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Martinsburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,503. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 60% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Households here earn about 51% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
89% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
522
+60%since 2000
from 326 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,912 / sq mi
+60%since 2000
from 1,194 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.6
+5%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:256 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2183174175166151990201020202024Martinsburg
2024522
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,503
−40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,442 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,351
+4%since 2000
from $17,562 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
23.8%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.8%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.355
−20%since 2010
from 0.446 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information24.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade8%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Other services0.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$398
−36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $342 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
88.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 85.1% in 2000
11.1% rent
Vacancy rate
12.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
57.7%
+44.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
RELATED:See current rent listings in Martinsburg on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(319)
Black0.6%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.1%(10)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(507)
Black1.1%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.7%(9)
Diversity Score7%(37)
Diversity Score
7
+129%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.1%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.9%
+26.5 ptssince 2000
from 71.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.4 min
−9%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
89.5%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 77.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.2%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.2%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% 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
0.5%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 4.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 66.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
41.3%
+28.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
48.4%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
36.0%
−15.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Female
64.0%
+15.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.7%
−46.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2012
from 11.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.2%
−83.8 ptssince 2013
from 84.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.2%
+25.1 ptssince 2017
from 70.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 98.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Martinsburg, Missouri?

Martinsburg, Missouri has about 522 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Martinsburg, Missouri?

The typical household in Martinsburg, Missouri earns about $34,503 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Martinsburg, Missouri expensive?

In Martinsburg, Missouri, the typical rent is about $398 a month.

How educated are people in Martinsburg, Missouri?

About 11.1% of adults age 25 and over in Martinsburg, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Martinsburg, Missouri?

About 13.8% of people in Martinsburg, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Martinsburg, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Martinsburg, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 204 residents, a change of about 64 percent over that period.

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