Martensdale, IA is a small town with a population of 529 people as of 2020. Located in Warren County, it has a population density of 1,234 people per square mile. With its proximity to Des Moines and the larger metropolitan area, Martensdale is a great place to call home for those looking for a more rural experience while still being close to the conveniences of urban life.
The town has plenty of local businesses including the Martensdale Village Cafe, Mary's Pizza Shack, and Joe's Hardware Store. In addition to local restaurants and stores, there are also plenty of outdoor activities year-round such as fishing at Clear Lake or hiking around the nearby parks. The community also boasts several organizations such as the Martensdale Lions Club and the Friends of Martensdale Library. During football season you can join locals in cheering on the home team at the local high school football games. Whatever your interests may be, there is something for everyone in this quaint little town.
The population in Martensdale is 529. There are 1,389 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Martensdale is 39.1, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Martensdale is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Martensdale
- 54.2% are married
- 23.3% are divorced
- 29.9% are married with children
- 23.1% have children, but are single
Race in Martensdale
- 92.2% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 7.8% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander