Martinsburg, Nebraska facts for kids
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Martinsburg, Nebraska
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Village
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Downtown Martinsburg: Main Street,
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Location of Martinsburg, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Dixon |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.10 sq mi (0.27 km2) |
| • Land | 0.10 sq mi (0.27 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,253 ft (382 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 78 |
| • Density | 750.00/sq mi (288.65/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
68710, 68770
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| Area code(s) | 402 |
| FIPS code | 31-30940 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399266 |
Martinsburg is a small village located in Dixon County, Nebraska, in the United States. It is part of the larger Sioux City metropolitan area, which includes parts of Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota. In 2020, the village had a population of 78 people.
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History of Martinsburg
Martinsburg was first planned and settled in 1874. It was named after its founder, a man named Jonathan Martin.
A post office was opened in Martinsburg in 1880. It served the community for many years. However, the post office eventually closed down in 1967.
Geography of Martinsburg
Martinsburg is a very small village. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village covers a total area of about 0.10 square miles (0.27 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water within the village limits.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 39 | — | |
| 1910 | 291 | — | |
| 1920 | 303 | 4.1% | |
| 1930 | 93 | −69.3% | |
| 1940 | 105 | 12.9% | |
| 1950 | 79 | −24.8% | |
| 1960 | 68 | −13.9% | |
| 1970 | 73 | 7.4% | |
| 1980 | 100 | 37.0% | |
| 1990 | 90 | −10.0% | |
| 2000 | 103 | 14.4% | |
| 2010 | 94 | −8.7% | |
| 2020 | 78 | −17.0% | |
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How Many People Live Here?
The population of Martinsburg changes over time. In 2010, there were 94 people living in the village. These people lived in 38 different homes, and 27 of these were families.
The village had about 940 people per square mile. There were 41 housing units, which are places where people can live.
Who Lives in Martinsburg?
Most of the people in Martinsburg are White. A small number of residents are Asian, or from two or more racial backgrounds. About 3.2% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
In 2010, about 36.8% of homes had children under 18 living there. More than half (55.3%) of the homes were married couples living together. Some homes (15.8%) had a female head of household with no husband present.
The average age of people in Martinsburg was about 45.5 years old. About 28.7% of the residents were under 18. About 12.8% were 65 years old or older. More females (58.5%) lived in the village than males (41.5%).
See also
In Spanish: Martinsburg (Nebraska) para niños
