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Macclesfield

North Carolina · 413 residents · 0.541 sq mi
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Macclesfield has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,353. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $83,800. With a median age of 45.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 43% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% 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
413
−10%since 2000
from 458 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
763 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 847 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.2
Unchangedsince 2000
from 45.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2783664545426301990201020202024Macclesfield
2024391
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,353
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,412 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,812
+81%since 2000
from $17,042 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.7%
+17.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information30.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade4%
US avg: 10%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,800
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$717
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $459 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 63.6% in 2000
36.2% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+65%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.3%(368)
Black17.7%(81)
Hispanic / Latino2%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score40.3%(185)
2020
White, non-Hispanic71.2%(294)
Black13.3%(55)
Hispanic / Latino8%(33)
Asian3.1%(13)
Other3.2%(13)
Diversity Score56.8%(235)
Diversity Score
57
+41%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.9%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
70.6%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 64.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.4 min
+39%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+33.5 ptssince 2009
from 66.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
21.7%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−10.5 ptssince 2011
from 12.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 48.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.4%
−25.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
47.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
−17.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.5%
−66.3 ptssince 2013
from 79.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Macclesfield, North Carolina?

Macclesfield, North Carolina has about 413 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Macclesfield, North Carolina?

The typical household in Macclesfield, North Carolina earns about $32,353 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Macclesfield, North Carolina expensive?

In Macclesfield, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $83,800, and the typical rent is about $717 a month.

How educated are people in Macclesfield, North Carolina?

About 13.9% of adults age 25 and over in Macclesfield, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Macclesfield, North Carolina?

About 25.7% of people in Macclesfield, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Macclesfield, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Macclesfield, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 73 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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