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Macy, NE
Census-designated place in Thurston County, Nebraska.
Population
637
Land area
1.6sq mi
People per sq mi
399
ZIP codes
0
Macy and its ZIP codes
Macy at a glance
- Macy is about 16 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $42,500 a year, 44% less than the Nebraska figure of $76,475.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $54,400 (77% below Nebraska) and median rent is $598 a month.
Local data for Macy, NE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Macy, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$42,500
Poverty rate
33.3%
Median home value
$54,400
Median rent
$598/mo
Homeownership
12.8%
Bachelor's or higher
5.6%
Median age
24.1
Average commute
14.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (4), Irish Americans (4), German Americans (4).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Thurston County. PPP loans are for Macy.
Unemployment rate
2.6%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,545
3,331 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,883
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$124M
FY 2026, $18,298 per person
How people get to work
Macy, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.5%
- Carpooled3.1%
- Public transit5.5%
- Walked15.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other6.3%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 14.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Macy, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
384
Countywide, mostly hail
July high / Jan low
87° / 11°F
29.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Macy, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
47.2%
U.S. 33.3% +13.9 pts
Diabetes
13.8%
U.S. 12.1% +1.7 pts
Smoking
23.9%
U.S. 12.8% +11.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.4%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Macy
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WalthillVillage | 6.6 mi | 0.4 |
| RosalieVillage | 8.6 mi | 0.2 |
| WinnebagoVillage | 9.9 mi | 0.3 |
| DecaturVillage | 10 mi | 1 |
| Sloan, IACity | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| Whiting, IACity | 11 mi | 1 |
| BancroftVillage | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| LyonsCity | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| Salix, IACity | 14 mi | 1.7 |
| HomerVillage | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| Onawa, IACity | 16 mi | 5.3 |
| Hornick, IACity | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| PenderVillage | 18 mi | 0.7 |
| ThurstonVillage | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| Sergeant Bluff, IACity | 19 mi | 3 |
| Blencoe, IACity | 20 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Macy, NE in?
- Macy is in Thurston County, Nebraska.
- What is the population of Macy, NE?
- About 637 people live in Macy, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Macy?
- Nearby places include Walthill (6.6 mi), Rosalie (8.6 mi), Winnebago (9.9 mi), Decatur (10 mi), Sloan, IA (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023