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Macy

Nebraska · 1,023 residents · 1.595 sq mi
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Macy has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,045. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $32,500. At a median age of 19.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 55% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 19.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,023
+7%since 2000
from 956 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
641 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 599 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
19.7
+7%since 2000
from 18.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5967198419631K1990201020202024Macy
2024637
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,045
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$6,808
+21%since 2000
from $5,640 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
64.9%
+15.8 ptssince 2000
from 49.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.502
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services8.3%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 4.2%
Information3%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$32,500
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$505
+88%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $212 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
4.4%
−19.9 ptssince 2000
from 24.3% in 2000
74.9% rent
Vacancy rate
14.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
11.1%
−13.5 ptssince 2009
from 24.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.4%
+14.9 ptssince 2009
from 27.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.5
−20%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic2%(19)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(17)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.3%(596)
2010
White, non-Hispanic0.9%(9)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(26)
Asian0%(0)
Other94.2%(964)
Diversity Score8.7%(89)
Diversity Score
9
−86%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.4%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
61.6%
−7.7 ptssince 2000
from 69.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
8.1 min
−46%since 2000
from 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
63.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 63.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
6.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
24.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 26.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
27.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
55.4%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
43.5%
−21.7 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
46.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.6%
−29.8 ptssince 2009
from 39.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Macy, Nebraska?

Macy, Nebraska has about 1,023 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Macy, Nebraska?

The typical household in Macy, Nebraska earns about $22,045 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Macy, Nebraska expensive?

In Macy, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $32,500, and the typical rent is about $505 a month.

How educated are people in Macy, Nebraska?

About 3.4% of adults age 25 and over in Macy, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Macy, Nebraska?

About 64.9% of people in Macy, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Macy, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Macy, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 134 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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