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Macksburg

Iowa · 113 residents · 1.983 sq mi
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Macksburg has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $43,750. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 29 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $70,000. With a median age of 44.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 74%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
113
−20%since 2000
from 142 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
57 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 72 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.4
+16%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
38851321792261990201020202024Macksburg
202456
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,750
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,766
+55%since 2000
from $14,080 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.7%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.0%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.352
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance13.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical13.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade11.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction7.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,000
+74%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$575
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $525 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
52.8%
−32.7 ptssince 2000
from 85.5% in 2000
22.6% rent
Vacancy rate
16.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.8%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+83.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
+59%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(138)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.4%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.5%(5)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(109)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.2%(4)
Diversity Score7.8%(9)
Diversity Score
8
+121%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
55.3 min
+175%since 2000
from 20.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 82.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
17.6%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.6%
−21.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.6%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Female
54.4%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.7%
−47.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Macksburg, Iowa?

Macksburg, Iowa has about 113 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Macksburg, Iowa?

The typical household in Macksburg, Iowa earns about $43,750 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 $70,000, and the typical rent is about $575 a month.

How educated are people in Macksburg, Iowa?

About 11.3% 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 16.0% 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 1 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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