Martensdale, Iowa facts for kids
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Martensdale, Iowa
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Location of Martensdale, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Warren |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.38 sq mi (0.98 km2) |
| • Land | 0.38 sq mi (0.98 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 856 ft (261 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 421 |
| • Density | 1,107.89/sq mi (427.78/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50160
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| Area code(s) | 641 |
| FIPS code | 19-49890 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395028 |
Martensdale is a small city in Warren County, Iowa, United States. In 2020, about 421 people lived there. Martensdale is part of the larger Des Moines area.
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Where is Martensdale?
Martensdale is located next to the Middle River. The city is quite small, covering about 0.38 square miles (0.98 square kilometers) of land.
A popular path called the Great Western Trail starts in Martensdale. This trail is a great place for biking and walking.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Martensdale has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at its population history:
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1930 | 139 | — |
| 1940 | 172 | +23.7% |
| 1950 | 161 | −6.4% |
| 1960 | 316 | +96.3% |
| 1970 | 306 | −3.2% |
| 1980 | 438 | +43.1% |
| 1990 | 491 | +12.1% |
| 2000 | 467 | −4.9% |
| 2010 | 465 | −0.4% |
| 2020 | 421 | −9.5% |
| Source: and Iowa Data Center Source: |
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Martensdale in 2020
According to the census in 2020, there were 421 people living in Martensdale. These people lived in 179 households. Most of the people (about 94%) were White.
The average age of people in Martensdale was about 38.8 years old.
- About 25% of the people were under 20 years old.
- About 19.5% were 65 years old or older.
- There were slightly more males (52.3%) than females (47.7%) in the city.
Martensdale in 2010
In 2010, the census showed that 465 people lived in Martensdale. Most residents (98.5%) were White. About 1.9% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age was 34.6 years.
- About 28% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 12.3% were 65 years old or older.
- The city had a similar number of males (51.4%) and females (48.6%).
See also
In Spanish: Martensdale (Iowa) para niños
