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Mackay

Idaho · 480 residents (2025 est.) · 0.866 sq mi
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Mackay has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,897. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $279,500. With a median age of 61.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 19.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% less than the Idaho median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 61.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 117%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
602
+6%since 2000
from 566 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
695 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 654 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
61.7
+39%since 2000
from 44.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:480 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3824745666587501990201020202024Mackay
2024602
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,897
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,807 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,102
+133%since 2000
from $14,237 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 31.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 18.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.455
−2%since 2010
from 0.466 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance13.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services13.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Information11.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade4.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$279,500
+117%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
74.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 75.1% in 2000
25.3% rent
Vacancy rate
26.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.9%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.6%
+29.1 ptssince 2009
from 29.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.4
+114%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
57
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97%(549)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.6%(32)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.2%(537)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8.3%(50)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.5%(15)
Diversity Score24.6%(148)
Diversity Score
25
+335%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.5%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.1%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 85.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.4 min
−32%since 2000
from 24.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
95.3%
+24.2 ptssince 2009
from 71.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 3.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
30.8%
−26.2 ptssince 2011
from 57.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
59.4%
+41.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.0%
−32.1 ptssince 2009
from 72.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.4%
−12.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Female
59.6%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.5%
−39.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
35.4%
+10.9 ptssince 2012
from 24.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.5%
−86.5 ptssince 2013
from 92.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
70.0%
+6.6 ptssince 2017
from 63.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2016
from 98.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2016
from 1.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mackay, Idaho?

Mackay, Idaho has about 602 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mackay, Idaho?

The typical household in Mackay, Idaho earns about $43,897 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mackay, Idaho expensive?

In Mackay, Idaho, the median home is worth about $279,500.

How educated are people in Mackay, Idaho?

About 28.5% of adults age 25 and over in Mackay, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mackay, Idaho?

About 19.9% of people in Mackay, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mackay, Idaho grown since 1990?

Yes, Mackay, Idaho has grown since 1990. The population has added about 32 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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