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Martinsburg

Nebraska · 81 residents (2025 est.) · 0.104 sq mi
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Martinsburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $57,083. Population has fallen 31% since 2000, a loss of 32 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $131,300. The poverty rate of 25.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 25% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 150%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
71
−31%since 2000
from 103 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
683 / sq mi
−31%since 2000
from 990 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.5
−2%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:81 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
486378931081990201020202024Martinsburg
202471
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,083
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,333 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,117
+122%since 2000
from $11,750 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.9%
+32.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.4%
+19.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.385
+12%since 2010
from 0.344 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing21.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction21.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade13.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food7.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade5.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information5.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$131,300
+150%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
89.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 89.7% in 2000
10.3% rent
Vacancy rate
12.1%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 30.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
+206%since 2000
from 0.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
70
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(101)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.8%(5)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(71)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 89.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.7%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.5 min
−17%since 2000
from 23.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
92.1%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 86.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.3%
+5.3 ptssince 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
2.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.1%
+11.7 ptssince 2011
from 54.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.5%
−16.6 ptssince 2009
from 27.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.5%
−14.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.8%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
59.2%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.8%
−46.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2012
from 12.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.5%
−74.5 ptssince 2013
from 83.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
69.0%
−8.3 ptssince 2017
from 77.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Martinsburg, Nebraska?

Martinsburg, Nebraska has about 71 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Martinsburg, Nebraska?

The typical household in Martinsburg, Nebraska earns about $57,083 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Martinsburg, Nebraska expensive?

In Martinsburg, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $131,300.

How educated are people in Martinsburg, Nebraska?

About 13.0% of adults age 25 and over in Martinsburg, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Martinsburg, Nebraska?

About 25.4% of people in Martinsburg, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Martinsburg, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Martinsburg, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 4 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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