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Macksburg

Iowa · 97 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 $37,188. Population has fallen 32% since 2000, a loss of 45 residents. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $81,700. With a median age of 48.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 40% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 71%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
97
−32%since 2000
from 142 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
49 / sq mi
−32%since 2000
from 72 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.5
+27%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
38851321792261990201020202024Macksburg
202456
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,188
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,580
+67%since 2000
from $14,080 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.6%
+17.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade19.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Information3.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,700
+71%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
80.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 85.5% in 2000
20.0% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+118%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(92)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.1%(3)
Diversity Score7.6%(7)
Diversity Score
8
+117%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.9%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.5 min
+62%since 2000
from 20.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.7%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 82.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 4.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.9%
+5.7 ptssince 2011
from 62.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.0%
−19.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Female
50.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.5%
−75.4 ptssince 2013
from 91.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Macksburg, Iowa?

Macksburg, Iowa has about 97 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Macksburg, Iowa?

The typical household in Macksburg, Iowa earns about $37,188 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 $81,700.

How educated are people in Macksburg, Iowa?

About 2.9% 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 2.1% of people in Macksburg, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Macksburg, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Macksburg, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 15 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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