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CITY · 2020 ACS

MacDonnell Heights

New York · 1,291 residents · 0.628 sq mi
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MacDonnell Heights is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $111,224. Population has held roughly steady since 2021. Median home value is $227,000. With a median age of 48.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 56% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
42% 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
1,291
+1%vs 2021
vs 1,282 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,056 / sq mi
+1%vs 2021
vs 2,041 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
Median age
48.2
+25%vs 2021
vs 38.5 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 2020 – 2024
1K1K1K1K1K20202024MacDonnell Heights
20241K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$111,224
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $122,353 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,060
−12%vs 2021
vs $42,212 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
62.9%
−0.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 63.4% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Transportation & warehousing10.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade6.9%
US avg: 10%
Information6.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$227,000
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $235,400 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
83.3%
−16.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 100.0% in 2021
16.7% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+6%vs 2021
vs 1.9 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(1,184)
Black5.1%(66)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(32)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score18%(230)
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.3%(933)
Black9.4%(121)
Hispanic / Latino12.5%(161)
Asian2.2%(28)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score51.2%(661)
Diversity Score
51
+185%vs 2021
vs 18 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.9%
−1.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 43.7% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.8%
−1.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 93.9% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
19.4%
−1.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 20.9% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
47.1 min
−5%vs 2021
vs 49.5 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
94.5%
+9.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 84.6% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−4.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 4.0% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.9%
+5.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 48.2% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
60.0%
−5.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 65.7% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.5%
+2.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 52.5% in 2021
Female
45.5%
−2.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 47.5% in 2021
Foreign born
10.7%
+2.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 8.3% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in MacDonnell Heights, New York?

MacDonnell Heights, New York has about 1,291 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in MacDonnell Heights, New York earns about $111,224 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 $227,000.

How educated are people in MacDonnell Heights, New York?

About 41.9% 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 0.0% 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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