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Macy

Nebraska · 1,045 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 $31,528. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $64,400. At a median age of 21.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 50% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 21.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% 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
1,045
+9%since 2000
from 956 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
655 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 599 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
21.4
+16%since 2000
from 18.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5967198419631K1990201020202024Macy
2024637
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,528
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$8,899
+58%since 2000
from $5,640 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
12.2%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
44.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 49.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 10%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade1.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance0.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
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%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$64,400
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$706
+122%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $212 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
25.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 24.3% in 2000
74.8% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+11%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic0.5%(5)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(9)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other97.6%(1,020)
Diversity Score3.6%(37)
Diversity Score
4
−94%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.0%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 69.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.7 min
−15%since 2000
from 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
65.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 63.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
18.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
34.6%
−9.5 ptssince 2011
from 44.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.9%
+8.2 ptssince 2011
from 56.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.9%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
51.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
30.6%
−40.8 ptssince 2013
from 71.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Macy, Nebraska?

Macy, Nebraska has about 1,045 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Macy, Nebraska?

The typical household in Macy, Nebraska earns about $31,528 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 $64,400, and the typical rent is about $706 a month.

How educated are people in Macy, Nebraska?

About 5.0% 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 44.0% 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 156 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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