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Mackay, ID


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Mackay, Idaho

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.

The People and Families of Mackay

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.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Mackay had a median family income of $31,667.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Mackay Housing

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.

Commuting

In Mackay, 87% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in Mackay are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most.

High Points

Mackay strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Idaho):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyMackay Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)		Top 8%Mackay Affordability of Property Taxes
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Mackay Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Mackay, ID

Comparing Mackay to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Idaho (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Age of the Population1010
Senior Citizens910
Male Share of the Population74
Well-Paid Single Men57
Female Share of the Population47
Well-Paid Single Women47
Children Under 5 Years Old11
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married42
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults77
People in Middle Class or Better35
People Above Poverty33
Median Family Income22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Walking and Biking to Work109
Working at Home53
Short Commute Times42

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
Affordability of Property Taxes810
Affordability of Rents78
Housing Recently Built75
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