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Martinsburg, Iowa
Abandoned Mason's lodge in Martinsburg
Abandoned Mason's lodge in Martinsburg
Location of Martinsburg, Iowa
Location of Martinsburg, Iowa
Country  United States
State  Iowa
County Keokuk
Area
 • Total 0.37 sq mi (0.97 km2)
 • Land 0.37 sq mi (0.97 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
804 ft (245 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 110
 • Density 294.12/sq mi (113.48/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
52568
Area code(s) 319
FIPS code 19-49935
GNIS feature ID 0458833

Martinsburg is a city in Keokuk County, Iowa, United States. The population was 110 at the time of the 2020 census. The only businesses open to the public in Martinsburg is McBeth Wrecker and Auto Service and a gas station/convenience store.

Geography

Martinsburg is located at 41°10′42″N 92°15′5″W / 41.17833°N 92.25139°W / 41.17833; -92.25139 (41.178350, -92.251326).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.38 square miles (0.98 km2), all of it land.

Demographics

Historical populations
Year Pop. ±%
1880 154 —    
1890 322 +109.1%
1900 332 +3.1%
1910 285 −14.2%
1920 278 −2.5%
1930 223 −19.8%
1940 218 −2.2%
1950 219 +0.5%
1960 172 −21.5%
1970 140 −18.6%
1980 174 +24.3%
1990 157 −9.8%
2000 126 −19.7%
2010 112 −11.1%
2020 110 −1.8%
Source: and Iowa Data Center
Source:
U.S. Decennial Census

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 112 people, 47 households, and 32 families living in the city. The population density was 294.7 inhabitants per square mile (113.8/km2). There were 55 housing units at an average density of 144.7 per square mile (55.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 99.1% White and 0.9% African American.

There were 47 households, of which 34.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.9% were married couples living together, 10.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.9% were non-families. 29.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.84.

The median age in the city was 41.8 years. 24.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.7% were from 25 to 44; 28.6% were from 45 to 64; and 13.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.9% male and 49.1% female.

Education

It is in the Pekin Community School District.

See also

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