Macksburg, Ohio Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 125, Macksburg's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Macksburg is a small community located in Ohio, within Washington County. The total population is 125. It ranks as the 1193rd most populous out of 1,264 Census-designated places in Ohio.

Age Demographics

The median age in Macksburg is 48.2 years. This is 21% higher than the state median of 39.7 years. Only 12.8% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 17.6% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Macksburg is $51,875. This is 27% lower than the state median of $71,389. It is also 36% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 28.8%. This is 117% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.3%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 8.3%. This is 75% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $75,000. Housing costs are 65% lower than the state median of $214,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.4x, Macksburg is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 87.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 31% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Macksburg has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 95.2% of all residents.

Education

0.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 84.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Macksburg, Ohio is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Ohio state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,264 Census-designated places in Ohio. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.