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Macedonia

Iowa · 267 residents · 0.236 sq mi
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Macedonia has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $64,667. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 58 residents. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $107,700.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
267
−18%since 2000
from 325 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,131 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 1,377 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.6
+10%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1772192603013431990201020202024Macedonia
2024249
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,667
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,813 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,798
+124%since 2000
from $14,189 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.1%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.4%
−7.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade15.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance11.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical11.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade7.8%
US avg: 10%
Other services7.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Information6.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$107,700
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$620
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $379 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 71.5% in 2000
26.0% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−8%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(246)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(9)
Asian0.7%(2)
Other1.9%(5)
Diversity Score15.4%(41)
Diversity Score
15
+900%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.3%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 20.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.8%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 86.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.4 min
+20%since 2000
from 25.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
98.0%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 85.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 5.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.0%
−8.5 ptssince 2011
from 72.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.9%
−24.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.5%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Female
57.5%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.9%
−90.8 ptssince 2013
from 91.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Macedonia, Iowa?

Macedonia, Iowa has about 267 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Macedonia, Iowa?

The typical household in Macedonia, Iowa earns about $64,667 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 $107,700, and the typical rent is about $620 a month.

How educated are people in Macedonia, Iowa?

About 20.3% 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 7.4% of people in Macedonia, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Macedonia, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Macedonia, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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