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Macedonia

Alabama · 441 residents · 3.948 sq mi
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Macedonia has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,453. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 52% since 2000. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $110,800. At a median age of 29.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 51% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 29.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 128%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
441
+52%since 2000
from 291 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
112 / sq mi
+52%since 2000
from 74 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
29.7
−9%since 2000
from 32.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
117205294382471200020202024Macedonia
2024441
200020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,453
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,958 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,960
+122%since 2000
from $9,456 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.5%
+26.5 ptssince 2010
from 0.0% in 2010
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.1%
−10.2 ptssince 2000
from 33.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.541
−14%since 2010
from 0.633 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance38.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical38.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Information8.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade7.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$110,800
+128%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
68.4%
−25.5 ptssince 2000
from 93.9% in 2000
31.6% rent
Vacancy rate
29.9%
−17.4 ptssince 2010
from 47.4% in 2010
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
61.3%
+47.1 ptssince 2010
from 14.1% in 2010
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.0% in 2010
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
+216%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
74
RELATED:See current rent listings in Macedonia on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic6.5%(19)
Black91.8%(267)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.5%(45)
2024
White, non-Hispanic6.8%(30)
Black93.2%(411)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score15.8%(70)
Diversity Score
16
+2%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
64.7%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 69.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
70.7 min
+200%since 2000
from 23.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
88.3%
−11.7 ptssince 2010
from 100.0% in 2010
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.0% in 2010
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
11.7%
+11.7 ptssince 2010
from 0.0% in 2010
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.0% in 2010
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.0% in 2010
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.0% in 2010
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
21.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2010
from 25.0% in 2010
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
36.5%
+8.5 ptssince 2011
from 28.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
46.5%
+11.0 ptssince 2011
from 35.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.9%
+16.5 ptssince 2010
from 4.3% in 2010
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
53.0%
+27.0 ptssince 2010
from 26.1% in 2010
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2010
from 49.5% in 2010
Female
46.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2010
from 50.5% in 2010
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.0% in 2010
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−14.0 ptssince 2010
from 14.0% in 2010
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
38.8%
+4.7 ptssince 2012
from 34.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.2%
−88.6 ptssince 2013
from 98.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.7%
+38.7 ptssince 2017
from 51.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Macedonia, Alabama?

Macedonia, Alabama has about 441 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Macedonia, Alabama?

The typical household in Macedonia, Alabama earns about $31,453 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Macedonia, Alabama expensive?

In Macedonia, Alabama, the median home is worth about $110,800.

How educated are people in Macedonia, Alabama?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Macedonia, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Macedonia, Alabama?

About 23.1% of people in Macedonia, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

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