Living in Mackville, Kentucky
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Mackville · Census data 2020–2024
Mackville has 204 residents with a median age of 44.1. The median household income is $51,875 (19% lower than the Kentucky median), the median home value is $112,500, the median rent is $608/month.
Mackville is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Mackville at a glance
- Population
- 204
- Median age
- 44.1State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $51,875State: $63,726
- Median home value
- $112,500State: $205,600
- Median rent
- $608/moState: $967
- Homeowners
- 86.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 38.3%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is Mackville a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 45% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 19% lower than the Kentucky median; an average commute of 35 minutes; unemployment of 14.4%; a poverty rate of 22.5%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Mackville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Mackville the median home value is $112,500, 66% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $608 per month, which is 21.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,125 a month in housing costs.
Mackville median household income
The median household income in Mackville is $51,875 and the income per person is $28,779. 22.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Kentucky: 16.1%).
Housing in Mackville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 129
- Owner-occupied
- 86.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 13.9%
- Vacant
- 38.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1953
- Average household size
- 2.58
38.8% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Mackville has many vacation and second homes.
Mackville demographics
- Population
- 204
- Median age
- 44.1
- Under 18
- 28.4%
- 65 and older
- 21.6%
- Households
- 79
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 1.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Mackville ›
Education in Mackville
38.3% of adults 25 and older in Mackville have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kentucky: 27.6%), and 13.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Mackville
- Unemployment rate
- 14.4%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 7.2%
- Drive alone
- 88%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 78.5%
Mackville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mackville | 204 | $51,875 | $112,500 | $608 |
| Willisburg | 334 | $49,688 | $145,200 | $860 |
| Springfield | 2,899 | $48,750 | $168,600 | $816 |
| Perryville | 970 | $62,552 | $144,800 | $464 |
| Harrodsburg | 9,313 | $48,381 | $154,200 | $790 |
| Chaplin | 337 | $94,352 | $217,200 | — |
| Lebanon | 6,430 | $45,479 | $149,700 | $701 |
| Burgin | 993 | $77,585 | $193,000 | $971 |
| Bradfordsville | 444 | $29,722 | — | $681 |
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What is the median household income in Mackville, KY?
The median household income in Mackville is $51,875, 19% lower than the Kentucky median of $63,726 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Mackville?
The median home value in Mackville is $112,500, compared with $205,600 in Kentucky.
How much is rent in Mackville?
The median gross rent in Mackville is $608 per month, about 21.3% of household income.
Is Mackville, KY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 45% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 19% lower than the Kentucky median; an average commute of 35 minutes; unemployment of 14.4%; a poverty rate of 22.5%.
What is the median age in Mackville?
The median age in Mackville is 44.1 years (Kentucky: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Mackville?
The average commute to work in Mackville is 35 minutes; 7.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Mackville?
The unemployment rate in Mackville is 14.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Mackville?
38.3% of adults in Mackville have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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