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 small town in Barton Township, Gibson County, Indiana, United States. It is located in the southwestern part of Indiana. In 2020, about 131 people lived there. Mackey is one of the smallest towns in Gibson County. It is also one of the smallest towns in the entire state of Indiana.
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History of Mackey
A post office was opened in Mackey in 1885. This means people could send and receive mail there. The town was probably named after O. J. Mackey. He was an important official for the railroad at that time.
Where is Mackey Located?
Mackey is a very small town in terms of its size. According to the 2010 census, its total area is about 0.23 square kilometers (0.09 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the town limits.
People Living in Mackey
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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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Mackey's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 106 people living in Mackey. These people lived in 45 different homes. About 28 of these homes were families. The town had a population density of about 1178 people per square mile. Most of the people living in Mackey were White (98.1%).
The average age of people in Mackey was 37.5 years old. About 19.8% of the residents were under 18 years old. Around 14.2% of the people were 65 years old or older. The town had a nearly even number of males and females. About 50.9% were male and 49.1% were female.
Schools Serving Mackey
Students from Mackey attend schools that are part of the East Gibson School Corporation. This school district serves Mackey and the eastern part of Gibson County. Currently, this school corporation operates five different schools:
- Wood Memorial High School (for students in grades 9-12)
- Wood Memorial Junior High School (for students in grades 7-8)
- Oakland City Elementary School (for students from pre-kindergarten to grade 6)
- Francisco Elementary School (for students from kindergarten to grade 6)
- Barton Township Elementary School (for students from kindergarten to grade 6)
Former Schools in Mackey
Before 1968, Mackey had its own high school. In 1968, Mackey High School joined with Francisco and Oakland City High Schools. They formed a new school called Waldo J. Wood Memorial Jr/Sr High School. This new school is located in Oakland City.
Main Roads in Mackey
Several important roads pass near or through Mackey. These roads help people travel to and from the town.
Interstate 69
State Road 57
State Road 168
See also
In Spanish: Mackey (Indiana) para niños
