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Mackay

Idaho · 439 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 $37,045. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 127 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $131,400. With a median age of 52.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 37% less than the Idaho median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 52.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
439
−22%since 2000
from 566 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
507 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 654 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
52.9
+19%since 2000
from 44.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3824745666587501990201020202024Mackay
2024602
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,045
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,807 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,618
+59%since 2000
from $14,237 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 31.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 18.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade21.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services20.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade14.9%
US avg: 10%
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services7.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$131,400
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$813
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $380 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.0%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.1% in 2000
32.0% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+19%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(414)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(7)
Asian0.9%(4)
Other3.1%(14)
Diversity Score13.5%(59)
Diversity Score
14
+140%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.3%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.2%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 85.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.1%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.6 min
−15%since 2000
from 24.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
36.8%
−34.3 ptssince 2009
from 71.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
18.6%
+15.5 ptssince 2011
from 3.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
35.2%
−21.8 ptssince 2011
from 57.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.1%
−37.0 ptssince 2009
from 72.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.4%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Female
56.6%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.1%
−87.9 ptssince 2013
from 92.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mackay, Idaho?

Mackay, Idaho has about 439 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mackay, Idaho?

The typical household in Mackay, Idaho earns about $37,045 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 $131,400, and the typical rent is about $813 a month.

How educated are people in Mackay, Idaho?

About 23.3% 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 16.0% 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 131 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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