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Macedonia

Iowa · 263 residents (2025 est.) · 0.236 sq mi
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Macedonia has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $71,042. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 76 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $155,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
249
−23%since 2000
from 325 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,055 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 1,377 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.4
+1%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:263 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1772192603013431990201020202024Macedonia
2024249
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,042
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,813 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,908
+160%since 2000
from $14,189 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
45.9%
+26.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.2%
−7.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.342
−16%since 2010
from 0.407 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade24.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade12.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information7.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$155,500
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$775
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $379 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
72.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 71.5% in 2000
27.5% rent
Vacancy rate
15.5%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.7%
−14.7 ptssince 2009
from 27.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
16.7%
−20.8 ptssince 2009
from 37.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
+22%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
60
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(320)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.5%(5)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.8%(221)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.2%(23)
Diversity Score25.4%(63)
Diversity Score
25
+1547%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.1%
−9.2 ptssince 2000
from 20.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 86.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.9%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.0 min
−6%since 2000
from 25.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 85.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.8%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 5.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2011
from 72.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.1%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.5%
−30.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Female
44.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.1%
−49.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.6%
−5.8 ptssince 2012
from 15.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.6%
−86.1 ptssince 2013
from 91.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
79.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2017
from 75.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2016
from 97.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2016
from 2.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Macedonia, Iowa?

Macedonia, Iowa has about 249 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Macedonia, Iowa?

The typical household in Macedonia, Iowa earns about $71,042 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Macedonia, Iowa expensive?

In Macedonia, Iowa, the median home is worth about $155,500, and the typical rent is about $775 a month.

How educated are people in Macedonia, Iowa?

About 11.1% of adults age 25 and over in Macedonia, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Macedonia, Iowa?

About 7.2% of people in Macedonia, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Macedonia, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Macedonia, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 13 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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