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Macksburg

Iowa · 142 residents · 1.983 sq mi
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Macksburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,500. Population has grown 27% since 1990. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $31,700. Poverty is rare here, at 5.6% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 60%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

142
+27%since 1990
from 112 in 1990
1990 – 2025
72 / sq mi
+27%since 1990
from 56 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.3
−4%since 1990
from 40.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
38851321792261990201020202024Macksburg
202456
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,500
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,250 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,080
+30%since 1990
from $10,790 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.6%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 6.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$31,700
+60%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,999 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$525
+50%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $265 in 1990
US average: $602
85.5%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 83.3% in 1990
14.5% rent
1.0
+36%since 1990
from 0.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(112)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(138)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.4%(2)
Diversity Score3.5%(5)
4
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.1%
+7.1 ptssince 1990
from 0.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.8%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 76.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 0.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.1 min
−25%since 1990
from 27.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Macksburg, Iowa?

Macksburg, Iowa has about 142 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Macksburg, Iowa?

The typical household in Macksburg, Iowa earns about $31,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Macksburg, Iowa expensive?

In Macksburg, Iowa, the median home is worth about $31,700, and the typical rent is about $525 a month.

How educated are people in Macksburg, Iowa?

About 7.1% of adults age 25 and over in Macksburg, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Macksburg, Iowa?

About 5.6% of people in Macksburg, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Macksburg, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Macksburg, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 30 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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