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Mackay, Idaho, in Custer county, is 84 miles W of Idaho Falls, Idaho (center to center) and 458 miles E of Portland, Oregon. The city has a population of 566.
In Mackay, about 58% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Mackay live by themselves.
The city benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.
In 2000, Mackay had a median family income of $31,667.
Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.
About 73% of housing units in Mackay are owner-occupied. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments. Homeowners in the city benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other cities in Idaho.
In Mackay, 87% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in Mackay are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most.
Comparing Mackay to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Idaho (State):
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