Martinsburg, Missouri facts for kids
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Martinsburg, Missouri
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| City of Martinsburg | |
Location of Martinsburg, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Audrain |
| Founded | 1857 |
| Named for | William R. Martin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.27 sq mi (0.71 km2) |
| • Land | 0.27 sq mi (0.71 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 804 ft (245 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 251 |
| • Density | 919.41/sq mi (354.82/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
65264
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| Area code(s) | 573 |
| FIPS code | 29-46460 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396739 |
Martinsburg is a small city in Audrain County, Missouri, United States. In 2010, about 304 people lived there.
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The Story of Martinsburg
Martinsburg was started in 1857. A man named William R. Martin founded it. The city was named after him.
Where is Martinsburg?
Martinsburg is located in Missouri. It covers a total area of about 0.27 square miles (0.71 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
How Many People Live Here?
Martinsburg has seen its population change over the years. Here is a look at how many people have lived in the city during different census years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 225 | — | |
| 1890 | 276 | 22.7% | |
| 1900 | 345 | 25.0% | |
| 1910 | 436 | 26.4% | |
| 1920 | 510 | 17.0% | |
| 1930 | 530 | 3.9% | |
| 1940 | 422 | −20.4% | |
| 1950 | 296 | −29.9% | |
| 1960 | 330 | 11.5% | |
| 1970 | 318 | −3.6% | |
| 1980 | 309 | −2.8% | |
| 1990 | 337 | 9.1% | |
| 2000 | 326 | −3.3% | |
| 2010 | 304 | −6.7% | |
| 2020 | 251 | −17.4% | |
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Martinsburg in 2010
In 2010, the census showed that 304 people lived in Martinsburg. There were 137 households, which are groups of people living together. About 87 families called the city home.
The city had about 1,126 people per square mile (435 people per square kilometer). Most of the people living in Martinsburg were White (98.0%). A small number were African American (1.0%) or Asian (0.3%). Some people were from other backgrounds.
About 29.9% of households had children under 18. Many households (52.6%) were married couples. The average household had 2.22 people. The average family had 2.79 people.
The average age of people in Martinsburg was 43.3 years old. About 23% of residents were under 18. About 24.3% were 65 or older. The city had slightly more males (52.0%) than females (48.0%).
Schools and Learning
Martinsburg has a private school called St. Joseph Elementary School. It is a Roman Catholic school.
The city also has a public library. It is a part of the Mexico-Audrain Library District. This means people can borrow books and learn new things.
Famous People from Martinsburg
- Adolph John Paschang was a Roman Catholic bishop. He was a notable person from Martinsburg.
See also
In Spanish: Martinsburg (Misuri) para niños
