Demographics & People — Martensdale, Iowa
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 588 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~500 |
| Median Age | 30.3 |
| Total Households | 260 |
| Family Households | 166 |
| Average Household Size | 2.26 |
| Diversity Index | 0.0286 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 544 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 180 |
| German | 156 |
| English | 112 |
| Irish | 92 |
| Other groups | 67 |
| American | 31 |
| Danish | 18 |
| Scottish | 14 |
| Dutch | 13 |
| European | 10 |
Language
| English Only | 557 |
| Spanish | 0 |
| Population 5+ | 557 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 31 |
| Population 18+ | 452 |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Martensdale, Iowa.