Mackey, Indiana facts for kids
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Mackey, Indiana
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Location of Mackey in Gibson County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Gibson |
| Township | Barton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.09 sq mi (0.23 km2) |
| • Land | 0.09 sq mi (0.23 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 449 ft (137 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 131 |
| • Density | 1,439.56/sq mi (557.74/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
47654
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| Area code(s) | 812 |
| FIPS code | 18-45774 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396732 |
Mackey is a town in Barton Township, Gibson County, Indiana, United States. With a population of 106 at the 2010 census, Mackey is the smallest incorporated community in Gibson County and one of the smallest incorporated communities in the state.
History
A post office was established at Mackey in 1885. The town was likely named for O. J. Mackey, a railroad official.
Geography
According to the 2010 census, Mackey has a total area of 0.09 square miles (0.23 km2), all land.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 98 | — | |
| 1970 | 121 | 23.5% | |
| 1980 | 165 | 36.4% | |
| 1990 | 89 | −46.1% | |
| 2000 | 142 | 59.6% | |
| 2010 | 106 | −25.4% | |
| 2020 | 131 | 23.6% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 106 people, 45 households, and 28 families living in the town. The population density was 1,177.8 inhabitants per square mile (454.8/km2). There were 50 housing units at an average density of 555.6 per square mile (214.5/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 98.1% White and 1.9% from two or more races.
There were 45 households, of which 28.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.7% were married couples living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.8% were non-families. 31.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.86.
The median age in the town was 37.5 years. 19.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 12.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.6% were from 25 to 44; 31.1% were from 45 to 64; and 14.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 50.9% male and 49.1% female.
Schools
Mackey and the easternmost half of Gibson County is served by the East Gibson School Corporation which currently operates five schools:
- Wood Memorial High School (9-12)
- Wood Memorial Junior High School (7-8)
- Oakland City Elementary School (PK-6)
- Francisco Elementary School (K-6)
- Barton Township Elementary School (K-6)
Former schools
In 1968 Mackey High School consolidated with Francisco and Oakland City High Schools to form Waldo J. Wood Memorial Jr/Sr High School located in Oakland City.
Major highways
Interstate 69
State Road 57
State Road 168
See also
In Spanish: Mackey (Indiana) para niños
