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Martinsburg

Missouri · 251 residents · 0.273 sq mi
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Martinsburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,846. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 75 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 51.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 53% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
70% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
251
−23%since 2000
from 326 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
51.2
+36%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2183174175166151990201020202024Martinsburg
2024522
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 54.4%(11)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.4%(16)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 144.8%(12)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 195.6%(14)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 241.6%(4)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3410%(25)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4410.8%(27)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5413.5%(34)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6417.9%(45)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7412%(30)
US avg: 10%
75 to 849.2%(23)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over4%(10)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,846
−43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,442 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,190
+4%since 2000
from $17,562 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.6%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.1%
US avg: 10%
Other services8.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$405
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $342 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.8%
−15.2 ptssince 2000
from 85.1% in 2000
30.2% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(319)
Black0.6%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(240)
Black0.8%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.8%(2)
Other1.6%(4)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican0.3%(2)
Ancestry
German56.3%(325)
English5%(29)
American4.9%(28)
Irish4.2%(24)
Welsh0.5%(3)
Hungarian0.3%(2)
Scottish0.3%(2)
French0.2%(1)
Norwegian0.2%(1)
Nigerian0.2%(1)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest American population · Largest Irish population · Largest Welsh population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.6%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.4%
+23.9 ptssince 2000
from 71.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.7 min
−19%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
93.8%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 77.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 4.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2011
from 66.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
65.8%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
29.5%
−22.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Female
70.5%
+22.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.2%
−79.8 ptssince 2013
from 84.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married20.9%(33)
Married69%(109)
Widowed3.2%(5)
Divorced7%(11)
Women 15+
Never married4%(8)
Married82.7%(167)
Widowed9.9%(20)
Divorced3.5%(7)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Martinsburg, Missouri?

Martinsburg, Missouri has about 251 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Martinsburg, Missouri?

The typical household in Martinsburg, Missouri earns about $26,846 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 $405 a month.

How educated are people in Martinsburg, Missouri?

About 9.6% 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 15.6% of people in Martinsburg, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Martinsburg, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Martinsburg, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 67 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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

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