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MacDonnell Heights

New York · 1,429 residents · 0.628 sq mi
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MacDonnell Heights is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $141,579. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 60% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $354,800. With a median age of 50.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
60% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,429
−1%since 2023
from 1,438 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,275 / sq mi
−1%since 2023
from 2,290 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
50.9
+51%since 2023
from 33.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
1K1K1K1K1K20202024MacDonnell Heights
20241K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$141,579
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $138,589 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$49,613
+1%since 2023
from $48,975 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
70.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2023
from 74.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.322
+10%since 2023
from 0.292 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade10.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade1%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services0.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$354,800
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $293,300 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
9.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 9.2% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.7%
+6.2 ptssince 2023
from 25.5% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
2.5
+18%since 2023
from 2.1 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic87.6%(1,259)
Black5.7%(82)
Hispanic / Latino5%(72)
Asian1.3%(19)
Other0.4%(6)
Diversity Score28.4%(409)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(1,291)
Black3.8%(54)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(34)
Asian2.1%(30)
Other1.4%(20)
Diversity Score22.6%(324)
Diversity Score
23
−20%since 2023
from 28 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
59.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 62.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 96.6% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
34.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2023
from 28.1% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
49.6 min
−12%since 2023
from 56.5 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 74.4% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.7%
−4.3 ptssince 2023
from 17.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 1.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2023
from 7.6% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 5.3% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2023
from 55.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 8.1% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
53.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2023
from 58.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 55.2% in 2023
Female
44.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 44.8% in 2023
Foreign born
10.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 8.1% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.3%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 6.2% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2023
from 1.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 96.2% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.1%
−5.1 ptssince 2023
from 98.3% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 0.4% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in MacDonnell Heights, New York?

MacDonnell Heights, New York has about 1,429 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in MacDonnell Heights, New York?

The typical household in MacDonnell Heights, New York earns about $141,579 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is MacDonnell Heights, New York expensive?

In MacDonnell Heights, New York, the median home is worth about $354,800.

How educated are people in MacDonnell Heights, New York?

About 59.6% of adults age 25 and over in MacDonnell Heights, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in MacDonnell Heights, New York?

About 1.3% of people in MacDonnell Heights, New York 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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