Martensdale, IA

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Martensdale Overview

579
TOTAL POPULATION
277
MALE POPULATION
302
FEMALE POPULATION
91.72
MALES / 100 FEMALES
109.03
FEMALES / 100 MALES
39.5
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.3
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$26,913
PER CAPITA INCOME
$64,167
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$46,786
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
40.4%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
59.6¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.41
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
302
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
65.1%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
6.3%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Martensdale Zip Codes

Race in Martensdale

The most populous races in Martensdale are White / Caucasian (545 | 94.1%), Two or more Races (28 | 4.8%), and Hispanic or Latino (5 | 0.9%).
Race in Martensdale
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American40.7%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino50.9%
Native / Alaskan20.4%
White / Caucasian54594.1%
Two or more Races284.8%
Some other Race00.0%
Total579100.0%

Ancestry in Martensdale

The most populous ancestries reported in Martensdale are German (156 | 26.9%), English (112 | 19.3%), Irish (92 | 15.9%), American (31 | 5.3%), and Danish (18 | 3.1%), together accounting for 70.6% of all Martensdale residents.
Ancestry in Martensdale
Ancestry# Population% Population
American315.3%
Blackfeet10.2%
British91.5%
Cherokee30.5%
Czech40.7%
Danish183.1%
Dutch132.2%
Eastern European20.4%
English11219.3%
European101.7%
French91.5%
German15626.9%
Irish9215.9%
Italian40.7%
Mexican50.9%
Norwegian30.5%
Polish10.2%
Scandinavian20.4%
Scotch-Irish30.5%
Scottish142.4%
Swedish61.0%
Welsh20.4%
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Immigrants in Martensdale

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Martensdale came from Europe (1 | 0.2%), Germany (1 | 0.2%), and Western Europe (1 | 0.2%), together accounting for 0.5% of all Martensdale residents.
Immigrants in Martensdale
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Europe10.2%
Germany10.2%
Western Europe10.2%
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Sex and Age in Martensdale

Sex and Age in Martensdale

The most populous age groups in Martensdale are 15 to 19 Years (31 | 11.2%) for men and 35 to 39 Years (32 | 10.6%) for women.
Sex and Age in Martensdale
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years20 (7.2%)18 (6.0%)
5 to 9 Years22 (7.9%)17 (5.6%)
10 to 14 Years17 (6.1%)13 (4.3%)
15 to 19 Years31 (11.2%)11 (3.6%)
20 to 24 Years18 (6.5%)30 (9.9%)
25 to 29 Years18 (6.5%)23 (7.6%)
30 to 34 Years8 (2.9%)5 (1.7%)
35 to 39 Years16 (5.8%)32 (10.6%)
40 to 44 Years20 (7.2%)7 (2.3%)
45 to 49 Years18 (6.5%)30 (9.9%)
50 to 54 Years13 (4.7%)8 (2.6%)
55 to 59 Years19 (6.9%)22 (7.3%)
60 to 64 Years16 (5.8%)10 (3.3%)
65 to 69 Years13 (4.7%)14 (4.6%)
70 to 74 Years16 (5.8%)25 (8.3%)
75 to 79 Years5 (1.8%)12 (4.0%)
80 to 84 Years2 (0.7%)9 (3.0%)
85 Years and over5 (1.8%)16 (5.3%)
Total277 (100.0%)302 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Martensdale

Median Family Size in Martensdale

The median family size in Martensdale is 2.98 persons per family, with married-couple families (101 | 65.6%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.21 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (36 | 23.4%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.44 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Martensdale
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple101 (65.6%)3.21
Single Male/Father17 (11.0%)2.76
Single Female/Mother36 (23.4%)2.44
Total Families154 (100.0%)2.98

Median Household Size in Martensdale

The median household size in Martensdale is 2.28 persons per household, with married-couple households (101 | 39.8%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.21 persons per household. non-family households (100 | 39.4%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.17 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Martensdale
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple101 (39.8%)3.21
Single Male/Father17 (6.7%)2.76
Single Female/Mother36 (14.2%)2.53
Non-family100 (39.4%)1.17
Total Households254 (100.0%)2.28

Household Size by Marriage Status in Martensdale

Out of a total of 254 households in Martensdale, 154 (60.6%) are family households, while 100 (39.4%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 86, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 88.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Martensdale
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-88 (34.6%)
2-Person Households86 (33.9%)10 (3.9%)
3-Person Households23 (9.1%)2 (0.8%)
4-Person Households29 (11.4%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households12 (4.7%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households4 (1.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total154 (60.6%)100 (39.4%)

Female Fertility in Martensdale

Fertility by Age in Martensdale

Average fertility rate in Martensdale is 63.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 121.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 77.8% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Martensdale
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years7 (77.8%)121.0
35 to 50 years2 (22.2%)27.0
Total9 (100.0%)63.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Martensdale

22.2% of women with births (9) in Martensdale are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Martensdale
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
35 to 50 years2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2 (22.2%)7 (77.8%)

Fertility by Education in Martensdale

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Martensdale
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma7 (77.8%)149.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree2 (22.2%)59.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total9 (100.0%)63.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Martensdale

77.8% of women with births in Martensdale are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Martensdale
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2 (22.2%)7 (77.8%)

Income in Martensdale

Income Overview in Martensdale

Per Capita Income in Martensdale is $26,913, while median incomes of families and households are $64,167 and $46,786 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income579$26,913
Median Family Income154$64,167
Mean Family Income154$69,211
Median Household Income254$46,786
Mean Household Income254$58,561
Income Deficit154$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)57940.37%
Wage / Income Gap ($)57959.63¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index5790.41

Earnings by Sex in Martensdale

Average Earnings in Martensdale are $45,000, $57,500 for men and $34,286 for women, a difference of 40.4%.
Earnings by Sex in Martensdale
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male140 (46.1%)$57,500
Female164 (53.9%)$34,286
Total304 (100.0%)$45,000

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Martensdale

The most common earnings brackets in Martensdale are $55,000 to $64,999 for men (24 | 17.1%) and $2,499 or less for women (25 | 15.2%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Martensdale
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less7 (5.0%)25 (15.2%)
$2,500 to $4,9990 (0.0%)5 (3.0%)
$5,000 to $7,4998 (5.7%)3 (1.8%)
$7,500 to $9,9999 (6.4%)3 (1.8%)
$10,000 to $12,4992 (1.4%)17 (10.4%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $17,4992 (1.4%)4 (2.4%)
$17,500 to $19,9994 (2.9%)2 (1.2%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)9 (5.5%)
$22,500 to $24,9996 (4.3%)2 (1.2%)
$25,000 to $29,9998 (5.7%)5 (3.0%)
$30,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)9 (5.5%)
$35,000 to $39,9990 (0.0%)12 (7.3%)
$40,000 to $44,9990 (0.0%)10 (6.1%)
$45,000 to $49,9996 (4.3%)21 (12.8%)
$50,000 to $54,99915 (10.7%)10 (6.1%)
$55,000 to $64,99924 (17.1%)12 (7.3%)
$65,000 to $74,99923 (16.4%)2 (1.2%)
$75,000 to $99,99922 (15.7%)13 (7.9%)
$100,000+4 (2.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total140 (100.0%)164 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Martensdale

Average earnings in Martensdale are $58,333 for men and $37,273 for women, a difference of 36.1%. Men with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $62,250, while those with bachelor's degree education earn the least with $58,750. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $47,500, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $35,000.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Martensdale
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma--
College or Associate's Degree$62,250$45,278
Bachelor's Degree$58,750$47,500
Graduate Degree--
Total$58,333$37,273

Family Income in Martensdale

Family Income Brackets in Martensdale

According to the Martensdale family income data, there are 38 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 24.7% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Martensdale
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000138.4%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,999127.8%
$25,000 to $34,9992013.0%
$35,000 to $49,9992013.0%
$50,000 to $74,9992415.6%
$75,000 to $99,9991912.3%
$100,000 to $149,9993824.7%
$150,000 to $199,99974.5%
$200,000+10.6%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Martensdale

5-person families (12 | 7.8%) account for the highest median family income in Martensdale with $106,250 per family, while 2-person families (88 | 57.1%) have the highest median income of $23,594 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Martensdale
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families88 (57.1%)$47,188
3-Person Families21 (13.6%)$48,750
4-Person Families29 (18.8%)$81,042
5-Person Families12 (7.8%)$106,250
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families4 (2.6%)$0
Total154 (100.0%)$64,167

Family Income by Number of Earners in Martensdale

Family Income by Number of Earners in Martensdale
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners11 (7.1%)$0
1 Earner68 (44.2%)$45,313
2 Earners61 (39.6%)$111,563
3+ Earners14 (9.1%)$80,000
Total154 (100.0%)$64,167

Household Income in Martensdale

Household Income Brackets in Martensdale

With 48 households falling in the category, the $15,000 to $24,999 income range is the most frequent in Martensdale, accounting for 18.9% of all households. In contrast, only 2 households (0.8%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Martensdale
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000135.1%
$10,000 to $14,999176.7%
$15,000 to $24,9994818.9%
$25,000 to $34,9993212.6%
$35,000 to $49,9992911.4%
$50,000 to $74,9992811.0%
$75,000 to $99,9993413.4%
$100,000 to $149,9994417.3%
$150,000 to $199,99972.8%
$200,000+20.8%

Household Income by Householder Age in Martensdale

The median household income in Martensdale is $46,786, with the highest median household income of $109,583 found in the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 7 households (2.8%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $21,776, with 83 households (32.7%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Martensdale
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years7 (2.8%)$109,583
25 to 44 Years80 (31.5%)$80,750
45 to 64 Years84 (33.1%)$48,929
65+ Years83 (32.7%)$21,776
Total254 (100.0%)$46,786

Poverty in Martensdale

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Martensdale

With 11.2% poverty level for males and 13.3% for females among the residents of Martensdale, 15 year old males and 65 to 74 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 6 males (85.7%) and 17 females (43.6%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Martensdale
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years6 (30.0%)5 (27.8%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years6 (85.7%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years8 (22.9%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years5 (13.9%)8 (20.5%)
45 to 54 Years6 (19.4%)5 (13.2%)
55 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)5 (15.6%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)17 (43.6%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total31 (11.2%)40 (13.3%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Martensdale

According to the poverty statistics in Martensdale, males aged 5 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Martensdale
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years14 (70.0%)13 (72.2%)
5 Years2 (100.0%)2 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years28 (100.0%)21 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years9 (100.0%)7 (100.0%)
15 Years1 (14.3%)1 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years7 (100.0%)5 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years27 (77.1%)35 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years26 (100.0%)28 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years31 (86.1%)31 (79.5%)
45 to 54 Years25 (80.6%)33 (86.8%)
55 to 64 Years35 (100.0%)27 (84.4%)
65 to 74 Years29 (100.0%)22 (56.4%)
75 Years and over12 (100.0%)37 (100.0%)
Total246 (88.8%)262 (86.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Martensdale

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Martensdale show that 6.9% or 7 of the total 101 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 18.9%, comprising of 7 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Martensdale
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children56 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children30 (81.1%)7 (18.9%)
3 or 4 Children4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total94 (93.1%)7 (6.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Martensdale

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Martensdale
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)7 (53.8%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)5 (26.3%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)12 (33.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Martensdale

The poverty data for Martensdale shows that 7 of the married-couple family households (6.9%) and 12 of the single-parent households (22.6%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 7 households (18.9%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 7 household (26.9%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Martensdale
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)7 (26.9%)
1 or 2 Children7 (18.9%)5 (21.7%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total7 (6.9%)12 (22.6%)

Employment Characteristics in Martensdale

Employment by Class of Employer in Martensdale

Among the 280 employed individuals in Martensdale, private company employees (183 | 65.4%), self-employed (not incorporated) (33 | 11.8%), and not-for-profit organizations (23 | 8.2%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Martensdale
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees18365.4%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)10.4%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)3311.8%
Not-for-profit Organizations238.2%
Local Government Employees217.5%
State Government Employees62.1%
Federal Government Employees134.6%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total280100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Martensdale

According to the labor force statistics for Martensdale, out of the total population over 16 years of age (464), 65.1% or 302 individuals are in the labor force, with 6.3% or 19 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 100.0% or 13 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 23.9% or 11 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Martensdale
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years12 (35.3%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years46 (95.8%)11 (23.9%)
25 to 29 Years39 (95.1%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years64 (85.3%)6 (9.4%)
45 to 54 Years59 (85.5%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years27 (65.9%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years24 (92.3%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years18 (26.5%)2 (11.1%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total302 (65.1%)19 (6.3%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Martensdale

According to labor force statistics for Martensdale, 85.3% of individuals (226) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (265) are in the labor force, with 2.7% or 6 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 94.2% or 49 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 5.8% or 5 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Martensdale
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School10 (76.9%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma86 (78.9%)6 (5.8%)
College / Associate Degree81 (89.0%)1 (1.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher49 (94.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total226 (85.3%)7 (2.7%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Martensdale

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Martensdale are Health Diagnosing & Treating (29 | 10.2%), Health Technologists (21 | 7.4%), Business & Financial (18 | 6.4%), Community & Social Service (14 | 5.0%), and Management (13 | 4.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Martensdale

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Martensdale, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), and Education, Arts & Media (60.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (100.0%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Martensdale
OccupationMaleFemale
Management3 (23.1%)10 (76.9%)
Business & Financial6 (33.3%)12 (66.7%)
Computers, Engineering & Science6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 3 (21.4%)11 (78.6%)
Education, Arts & Media3 (60.0%)2 (40.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)29 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)21 (100.0%)
Total (Category)18 (22.5%)62 (77.5%)
Total (Overall)131 (46.3%)152 (53.7%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Martensdale are Food Preparation & Serving (19 | 6.7%), Healthcare Support (13 | 4.6%), Personal Care & Service (8 | 2.8%), Cleaning & Maintenance (6 | 2.1%), and Security & Protection (4 | 1.4%).
Services Occupations in Martensdale

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Martensdale, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (50.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (50.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (26.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (83.3%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Martensdale
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
Security & Protection2 (50.0%)2 (50.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention2 (50.0%)2 (50.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving5 (26.3%)14 (73.7%)
Cleaning & Maintenance1 (16.7%)5 (83.3%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Total (Category)8 (16.0%)42 (84.0%)
Total (Overall)131 (46.3%)152 (53.7%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Martensdale are Office & Administration (32 | 11.3%), and Sales & Related (26 | 9.2%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Martensdale

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Martensdale
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related10 (38.5%)16 (61.5%)
Office & Administration8 (25.0%)24 (75.0%)
Total (Category)18 (31.0%)40 (69.0%)
Total (Overall)131 (46.3%)152 (53.7%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Martensdale are Construction & Extraction (30 | 10.6%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (22 | 7.8%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (5 | 1.8%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Martensdale

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Martensdale
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry3 (60.0%)2 (40.0%)
Construction & Extraction30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)55 (96.5%)2 (3.5%)
Total (Overall)131 (46.3%)152 (53.7%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Martensdale are Production (17 | 6.0%), Transportation (13 | 4.6%), and Material Moving (8 | 2.8%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Martensdale

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Martensdale
OccupationMaleFemale
Production11 (64.7%)6 (35.3%)
Transportation13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)32 (84.2%)6 (15.8%)
Total (Overall)131 (46.3%)152 (53.7%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Martensdale

Employment Industries in Martensdale

The major employment industries in Martensdale include Retail Trade (58 | 20.5%), Health Care & Social Assistance (48 | 17.0%), Construction (31 | 11.0%), Manufacturing (25 | 8.8%), and Public Administration (19 | 6.7%).
Employment Industries in Martensdale

Employment Industries by Sex in Martensdale

The Martensdale industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Wholesale Trade (100.0%), and Utilities (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (100.0%), Finance & Insurance (76.5%), and Administrative & Support (71.4%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Martensdale
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction26 (83.9%)5 (16.1%)
Manufacturing18 (72.0%)7 (28.0%)
Wholesale Trade3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade27 (46.6%)31 (53.4%)
Transportation & Warehousing4 (66.7%)2 (33.3%)
Utilities4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information7 (77.8%)2 (22.2%)
Finance & Insurance4 (23.5%)13 (76.5%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific4 (80.0%)1 (20.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support4 (28.6%)10 (71.4%)
Educational Services7 (50.0%)7 (50.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance0 (0.0%)48 (100.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services7 (50.0%)7 (50.0%)
Public Administration9 (47.4%)10 (52.6%)
Total131 (46.3%)152 (53.7%)

Education in Martensdale

School Enrollment in Martensdale

The most common levels of schooling among the 106 students in Martensdale are elementary school (40 | 37.7%), high school (25 | 23.6%), and middle school (23 | 21.7%).
School Enrollment in Martensdale
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool54.7%
Kindergarten21.9%
Elementary School4037.7%
Middle School2321.7%
High School2523.6%
College / Undergraduate00.0%
Graduate / Professional1110.4%
Total106100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Martensdale

Out of a total of 106 students who are enrolled in schools in Martensdale, 10 (9.4%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 96 (90.6%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 3 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 29 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Martensdale
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old34 (87.2%)5 (12.8%)
10 to 14 Year Olds29 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds9 (81.8%)2 (18.2%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total96 (90.6%)10 (9.4%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Martensdale

Science & technology (12 | 22.2%), liberal arts & history (8 | 14.8%), communications (7 | 13.0%), computers & mathematics (6 | 11.1%), and business (6 | 11.1%) are the most common fields of study among 54 individuals in Martensdale who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Martensdale
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics611.1%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural35.6%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology23.7%
Social Sciences00.0%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology1222.2%
Business611.1%
Education35.6%
Literature & Languages11.8%
Liberal Arts & History814.8%
Visual & Performing Arts35.6%
Communications713.0%
Arts & Humanities35.6%
Total54100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Martensdale

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Martensdale

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Martensdale are males with 2 vehicles (57, accounting for 43.5%) and females with 2 vehicles (56, making up 38.3%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Martensdale
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)2 (1.3%)
1 Vehicle11 (8.4%)22 (14.8%)
2 Vehicles57 (43.5%)56 (37.6%)
3 Vehicles41 (31.3%)49 (32.9%)
4 Vehicles20 (15.3%)18 (12.1%)
5 or more Vehicles2 (1.5%)2 (1.3%)
Total131 (100.0%)149 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Martensdale

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Martensdale are 30 to 34 minutes (71 commuters, 29.0%), 20 to 24 minutes (28 commuters, 11.4%), and 25 to 29 minutes (28 commuters, 11.4%).
Commute Time in Martensdale
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes114.5%
5 to 9 Minutes2510.2%
10 to 14 Minutes218.6%
15 to 19 Minutes197.8%
20 to 24 Minutes2811.4%
25 to 29 Minutes2811.4%
30 to 34 Minutes7129.0%
35 to 39 Minutes187.3%
40 to 44 Minutes104.1%
45 to 59 Minutes52.0%
60 to 89 Minutes72.9%
90 or more Minutes20.8%

Commute Time by Sex in Martensdale

The most common commute times in Martensdale are 30 to 34 minutes (24 commuters, 20.7%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (47 commuters, 36.4%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Martensdale
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes8 (6.9%)3 (2.3%)
5 to 9 Minutes11 (9.5%)14 (10.8%)
10 to 14 Minutes8 (6.9%)13 (10.1%)
15 to 19 Minutes10 (8.6%)9 (7.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes12 (10.3%)16 (12.4%)
25 to 29 Minutes11 (9.5%)17 (13.2%)
30 to 34 Minutes24 (20.7%)47 (36.4%)
35 to 39 Minutes16 (13.8%)2 (1.5%)
40 to 44 Minutes7 (6.0%)3 (2.3%)
45 to 59 Minutes2 (1.7%)3 (2.3%)
60 to 89 Minutes7 (6.0%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)2 (1.5%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Martensdale

The most frequent times of departure to work in Martensdale are 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (28, 24.1%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (21, 16.3%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Martensdale
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM5 (4.3%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM0 (0.0%)2 (1.5%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM11 (9.5%)3 (2.3%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM28 (24.1%)20 (15.5%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM20 (17.2%)20 (15.5%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM9 (7.8%)18 (14.0%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM4 (3.5%)21 (16.3%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM2 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM2 (1.7%)5 (3.9%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM12 (10.3%)6 (4.6%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)16 (12.4%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM4 (3.5%)2 (1.5%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM19 (16.4%)7 (5.4%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM0 (0.0%)9 (7.0%)
Total116 (100.0%)129 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Martensdale

Occupancy by Ownership in Martensdale

Of the total 254 dwellings in Martensdale, owner-occupied units account for 188 (74.0%), while renter-occupied units make up 66 (26.0%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Martensdale
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units18874.0%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units6626.0%
Total Occupied Housing Units254100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Martensdale

Occupancy by Household Size in Martensdale
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household8834.6%
2-Person Household9637.8%
3-Person Household259.8%
4+ Person Household4517.7%
Total Housing Units254100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Martensdale

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Martensdale
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household63 (71.6%)25 (28.4%)
2-Person Household72 (75.0%)24 (25.0%)
3-Person Household17 (68.0%)8 (32.0%)
4+ Person Household36 (80.0%)9 (20.0%)
Total Housing Units188 (74.0%)66 (26.0%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Martensdale

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Martensdale
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School14 (63.6%)8 (36.4%)
High School Diploma75 (72.1%)29 (27.9%)
College/Associate Degree65 (74.7%)22 (25.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher34 (82.9%)7 (17.1%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Martensdale

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Martensdale
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years4015.8%
35 to 44 Years4718.5%
45 to 54 Years4517.7%
55 to 64 Years3915.3%
65 to 74 Years4015.8%
75 to 84 Years2710.6%
85 Years and Over166.3%
Total254100.0%

Housing Finances in Martensdale

Median Income by Occupancy in Martensdale

Median Income by Occupancy in Martensdale
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied188 (74.0%)$54,583
Renter-Occupied66 (26.0%)$28,571
Average254 (100.0%)$46,786

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Martensdale

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Martensdale
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0007 (3.7%)5 (7.6%)
$5,000 to $9,9991 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,99917 (9.0%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $19,9990 (0.0%)17 (25.8%)
$20,000 to $24,99925 (13.3%)6 (9.1%)
$25,000 to $34,99916 (8.5%)16 (24.2%)
$35,000 to $49,99921 (11.2%)8 (12.1%)
$50,000 to $74,99928 (14.9%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99923 (12.2%)11 (16.7%)
$100,000 to $149,99941 (21.8%)3 (4.5%)
$150,000 or more9 (4.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total188 (100.0%)66 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Martensdale

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Martensdale
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3009 (4.8%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49923 (12.2%)3 (4.5%)
$500 to $79946 (24.5%)24 (36.4%)
$800 to $99933 (17.5%)19 (28.8%)
$1,000 to $1,49944 (23.4%)9 (13.6%)
$1,500 to $1,99930 (16.0%)5 (7.6%)
$2,000 to $2,4991 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9992 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total188 (100.0%)66 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Martensdale

Housing Structures in Martensdale

Housing Structures in Martensdale
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached20078.7%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments52.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments187.1%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments3112.2%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other00.0%
Total254100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Martensdale

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Martensdale
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached188 (94.0%)12 (6.0%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)18 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)31 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total188 (74.0%)66 (26.0%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Martensdale

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Martensdale
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms4 (2.1%)14 (21.2%)
4 or 5 Rooms62 (33.0%)52 (78.8%)
6 or 7 Rooms88 (46.8%)0 (0.0%)
8 or more Rooms34 (18.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total188 (100.0%)66 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Martensdale

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Martensdale
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas132 (70.2%)35 (53.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas44 (23.4%)1 (1.5%)
Electricity12 (6.4%)22 (33.3%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)8 (12.1%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total188 (100.0%)66 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Martensdale

Household Vehicle Usage in Martensdale
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle5 (2.7%)2 (3.0%)
1 Vehicle53 (28.2%)27 (40.9%)
2 Vehicles67 (35.6%)26 (39.4%)
3 or more Vehicles63 (33.5%)11 (16.7%)
Total188 (100.0%)66 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Martensdale

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Martensdale

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units74114
Median Property Value$133,300$169,700
Median Household Income$26,786$8
Monthly Housing Costs$517$0
Real Estate Taxes$2,211$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Martensdale

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Martensdale
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00016 (21.6%)2 (1.8%)
$50,000 to $99,9991 (1.3%)2 (1.8%)
$100,000 to $299,99957 (77.0%)107 (93.9%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)3 (2.6%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total74 (100.0%)114 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Martensdale

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Martensdale
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0007 (9.5%)2 (1.8%)
$10,000 to $24,99925 (33.8%)1 (0.9%)
$25,000 to $34,99914 (18.9%)17 (14.9%)
$35,000 to $49,99911 (14.9%)2 (1.8%)
$50,000 to $74,9996 (8.1%)10 (8.8%)
$75,000 to $99,9996 (8.1%)22 (19.3%)
$100,000 to $149,9994 (5.4%)17 (14.9%)
$150,000 or more1 (1.3%)37 (32.5%)
Total74 (100.0%)114 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Martensdale

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Martensdale
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x20 (27.0%)81,000 (71,052.6%)
2.0x to 2.9x6 (8.1%)57 (50.0%)
3.0x to 3.9x2 (2.7%)25 (21.9%)
4.0x or more46 (62.2%)8 (7.0%)
Total74 (100.0%)114 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Martensdale

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Martensdale
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80017 (23.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,4993 (4.1%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49954 (73.0%)3 (2.6%)
Total74 (100.0%)114 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Martensdale

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Martensdale

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Martensdale
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years42 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years93 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years67 (89.3%)8 (10.7%)
26 to 34 Years39 (95.1%)2 (4.9%)
35 to 44 Years66 (88.0%)9 (12.0%)
45 to 54 Years60 (87.0%)9 (13.0%)
55 to 64 Years67 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years68 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older49 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total551 (95.2%)28 (4.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Martensdale

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Martensdale
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born42 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen93 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen67 (89.3%)8 (10.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Martensdale

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Martensdale
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000101 (87.8%)14 (12.2%)
$25,000 to $49,999113 (92.6%)9 (7.4%)
$50,000 to $74,99973 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999101 (97.1%)3 (2.9%)
$100,000 and over163 (98.8%)2 (1.2%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Martensdale

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Martensdale
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 613 (30.9%)29 (69.1%)
6 to 18 Years44 (47.3%)65 (69.9%)
19 to 25 Years20 (26.7%)47 (62.7%)
25 to 34 Years5 (12.2%)34 (82.9%)
35 to 44 Years17 (22.7%)49 (65.3%)
45 to 54 Years17 (24.6%)43 (62.3%)
55 to 64 Years31 (46.3%)50 (74.6%)
65 to 74 Years65 (95.6%)39 (57.4%)
75 Years and over49 (100.0%)40 (81.6%)
Total261 (45.1%)396 (68.4%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Martensdale

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Martensdale
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years6 (11.3%)4 (11.1%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)1 (1.6%)
35 to 64 Years14 (13.7%)10 (9.2%)
65 to 74 Years18 (62.1%)3 (7.7%)
75 Years and over7 (58.3%)23 (62.2%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Martensdale

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Martensdale: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)4 (11.1%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years8 (7.8%)2 (1.8%)
65 to 74 Years8 (27.6%)1 (2.6%)
75 Years and over6 (50.0%)5 (13.5%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Martensdale: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Martensdale: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years6 (11.3%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)1 (1.6%)
35 to 64 Years5 (4.9%)8 (7.3%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over6 (50.0%)8 (21.6%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Martensdale: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years11 (10.8%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years10 (34.5%)2 (5.1%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)15 (40.5%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Martensdale: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years1 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)18 (48.6%)

Technology Access in Martensdale

Computing Device Access in Martensdale

Computing Device Access in Martensdale
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop20279.5%
Smartphone20881.9%
Tablet13753.9%
No Computing Device187.1%
Total254100.0%

Internet Access in Martensdale

Internet Access in Martensdale
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home15962.6%
Cellular Data Only5019.7%
Satellite Internet135.1%
No Internet3313.0%
Total254100.0%

Martensdale Summary

Martensdale, Iowa is a small town located in Warren County, Iowa. It is situated in the Des Moines metropolitan area, approximately 25 miles southwest of Des Moines. The town was founded in 1881 and was named after the first settler, John Martens. The population of Martensdale was estimated to be 545 in 2019.

Geography

Martensdale is located in the Des Moines metropolitan area, approximately 25 miles southwest of Des Moines. The town is situated in the rolling hills of Warren County, Iowa. The town is located on the banks of the North Raccoon River, which is a tributary of the Des Moines River. The town is surrounded by farmland and is located near the intersection of two major highways, Interstate 35 and Highway 92.

Climate

Martensdale has a humid continental climate, with hot summers and cold winters. The average temperature in the summer is around 80°F, and the average temperature in the winter is around 20°F. The town receives an average of 36 inches of precipitation per year, with most of it falling in the spring and summer months.

Demographics

The population of Martensdale was estimated to be 545 in 2019. The racial makeup of the town was 97.3% White, 0.7% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.1% of the population.

Economy

The economy of Martensdale is largely based on agriculture. The town is home to several farms, which produce corn, soybeans, and other crops. The town also has a few small businesses, including a grocery store, a hardware store, and a few restaurants.

History

Martensdale was founded in 1881 by John Martens, who was the first settler in the area. The town was originally called Martensdale Station, as it was a stop on the Des Moines and Fort Dodge Railroad. The town was officially incorporated in 1883.
In the early 1900s, the town was a thriving agricultural center, with several grain elevators and a creamery. The town also had a hotel, a bank, and a post office. In the 1950s, the town began to decline as the railroad stopped running and the population began to decline.
Today, Martensdale is a small, rural town with a population of around 500 people. The town is still largely agricultural, with several farms in the area. The town also has a few small businesses, including a grocery store, a hardware store, and a few restaurants.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Martensdale?
Total Population of Martensdale is 579.
What is the Total Male Population of Martensdale?
Total Male Population of Martensdale is 277.
What is the Total Female Population of Martensdale?
Total Female Population of Martensdale is 302.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Martensdale?
There are 91.72 Males per 100 Females in Martensdale.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Martensdale?
There are 109.03 Females per 100 Males in Martensdale.
What is the Median Population Age in Martensdale?
Median Population Age in Martensdale is 39.5 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Martensdale
Average Family Size in Martensdale is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Martensdale
Average Household Size in Martensdale is 2.3 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Martensdale?
Per Capita income in Martensdale is $26,913.
What is the Median Family Income in Martensdale?
Median Family Income in Martensdale is $64,167.
What is the Median Household income in Martensdale?
Median Household Income in Martensdale is $46,786.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Martensdale?
Income or Wage Gap in Martensdale is 40.4%.
Women in Martensdale earn 59.6 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Martensdale?
Inequality or Gini Index in Martensdale is 0.41.
How Large is the Labor Force in Martensdale?
There are 302 People in the Labor Forcein in Martensdale.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Martensdale?
65.1% of People are in the Labor Force in Martensdale.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Martensdale?
Unemployment Rate in Martensdale is 6.3%.