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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Mackay

Idaho · 566 residents · 0.866 sq mi
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Mackay has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,807. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% 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 $70,800. With a median age of 44.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 37% less than the Idaho median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 44.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

566
−1%since 1990
from 570 in 1990
1990 – 2025
654 / sq mi
−1%since 1990
from 658 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
44.3
+15%since 1990
from 38.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3824745666587501990201020202024Mackay
2024602
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,807
+25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,485 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,237
+56%since 1990
from $9,146 in 1990
US average: $21,522
18.4%
−8.1 ptssince 1990
from 26.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$70,800
+47%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$380
+25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $230 in 1990
US average: $602
75.1%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 75.4% in 1990
24.9% rent
3.0
+18%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(559)
Black1.1%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score6.8%(39)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97%(549)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score5.6%(32)
6
−17%since 1990
from 7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.4%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 14.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
85.8%
+16.0 ptssince 1990
from 69.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.9%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 2.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.2 min
−23%since 1990
from 31.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Mackay, Idaho?

Mackay, Idaho has about 566 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Mackay, Idaho?

The typical household in Mackay, Idaho earns about $23,807 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 $70,800, and the typical rent is about $380 a month.

How educated are people in Mackay, Idaho?

About 15.4% 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 18.4% of people in Mackay, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mackay, Idaho grown since 1990?

Yes, Mackay, Idaho has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 4 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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