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Maceo

Kentucky · 418 residents · 1.487 sq mi
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Population has fallen 22% since 2023, a loss of 115 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $145,500. With a median age of 58.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 2.2% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 58.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
418
−22%since 2023
from 533 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
281 / sq mi
−22%since 2023
from 358 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
58.2
+3%since 2023
from 56.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
209305400495591201020202024Maceo
2024418
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$27,216
+4%since 2023
from $26,084 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 34.9% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.2%
−8.7 ptssince 2023
from 10.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.369
+2%since 2023
from 0.361 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade16%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information5.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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
$145,500
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $107,500 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$957
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $836 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 77.1% in 2023
23.6% rent
Vacancy rate
17.6%
+17.6 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
43.2%
+28.3 ptssince 2023
from 14.9% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.2%
−12.8 ptssince 2023
from 50.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(495)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.1%(38)
Diversity Score16.6%(88)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(390)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.7%(28)
Diversity Score15.6%(65)
Diversity Score
16
−6%since 2023
from 17 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2023
from 5.6% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
77.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 77.3% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.7 min
−32%since 2023
from 27.3 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 68.4% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.6%
−10.7 ptssince 2023
from 23.3% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.0%
+7.6 ptssince 2023
from 8.4% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 4.1% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
47.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 47.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.7%
−7.5 ptssince 2023
from 17.2% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 27.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+8.2 ptssince 2023
from 41.8% in 2023
Female
50.0%
−8.2 ptssince 2023
from 58.2% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 3.8% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 28.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.4%
+7.8 ptssince 2023
from 6.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.7%
+19.1 ptssince 2023
from 71.6% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Maceo, Kentucky?

Maceo, Kentucky has about 418 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Maceo, Kentucky expensive?

In Maceo, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $145,500, and the typical rent is about $957 a month.

How educated are people in Maceo, Kentucky?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Maceo, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Maceo, Kentucky?

About 2.2% of people in Maceo, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

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

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