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Macedonia

Illinois · 27 residents (2025 est.) · 0.272 sq mi
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Population has fallen 39% since 2000, a loss of 20 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 80.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 32.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 80.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
88% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
31
−39%since 2000
from 51 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
114 / sq mi
−39%since 2000
from 188 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
80.2
+103%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:27 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
8284969891990201020202024Macedonia
202431
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$24,361
+112%since 2000
from $11,465 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
23.5%
+23.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
32.3%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 23.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.446
+758%since 2010
from 0.052 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance9.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services9.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
88.2%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.5% in 2000
11.8% rent
Vacancy rate
41.4%
+41.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.3%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2014
from 100.0% in 2014
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(51)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(30)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.2%(1)
Diversity Score7.8%(2)
Diversity Score
8
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
50.0%
−21.9 ptssince 2000
from 71.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.7 min
+32%since 2000
from 24.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
45.5%
−27.3 ptssince 2009
from 72.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
54.5%
+27.3 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
5.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
36.7%
−8.2 ptssince 2011
from 44.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.1%
−19.5 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.3%
−22.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
61.3%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
Female
38.7%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.1%
−55.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
61.3%
+45.2 ptssince 2012
from 16.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
29.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2017
from 24.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.5%
−6.5 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Macedonia, Illinois?

Macedonia, Illinois has about 31 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Macedonia, Illinois?

About 7.7% of adults age 25 and over in Macedonia, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Macedonia, Illinois?

About 32.3% of people in Macedonia, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Macedonia, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Macedonia, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 22 residents, a change of about -42 percent over that period.

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