Macedonia, Iowa
Macedonia: City in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States
About
Macedonia is a city located in the county of Pottawattamie in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 246 and a population density of 289 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 243 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Macedonia
| Population : | 243 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Iowa (United States) |
| County : | Pottawattamie County |
| Postal code : | 51549 |
| Area : | 0.85 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,115 feet / 340 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 14:35:26 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 285 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -1.23% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Macedonia is located at 41°11'34"N 95°25'32"W (41.1927700, -95.4255600).
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- Official Website
Official website of Macedonia
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Macedonia decreased by 1.23% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 246 | - | census |
| 2011 | 246 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 242 | -1.65% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 241 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 242 | 0.41% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 242 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 242 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 243 | 0.41% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 244 | 0.41% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 243 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 243 | 0% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 44,498 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 47,708 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -6.7% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 44,630 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 47,711 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.6% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 21.3% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 23.4% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.4% |
| White only, percent : | 85.4% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 10.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.3% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.7% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | Z |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 3.1% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 4.3% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 81.8% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 3,191 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 2.5% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 21,879 |
Macedonia zip code is 51549.
County name: Pottawattamie, County
fips: 19155
Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 21,879 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 69.9% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $97,800 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,104 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $495 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $651 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 13 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 19,739 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.24 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 86.8% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 3.8% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 85.5% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 78.6% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 92.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 19.6% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 10.1% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 6.6% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 61.7% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 58.4% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 47,609 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 329,321 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,145,224 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 521,557 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $11,107 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 22.1 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $48,805 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $27,911 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 11.5% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 1,014 |
| 2019 total employment : | 15,067 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 717,592 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | 2.8% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 2,719 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 3,177 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,580 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,229 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 440 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,593 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 255 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,738 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 84.5 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 564.52 |
People born in Macedonia (1)
Canadian botanist and mycologist (1911-1986) Homer John Scoggan was born in Macedonia
Schools in Macedonia
College & universities near Macedonia, IA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 153630 | Iowa Western Community College | Council Bluffs (IA) | 51503-1057 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near Macedonia, IA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OMA | Omaha | 1003 S. 9th Street | RAIL |
| CRN | Creston | Pine and Adams Avenue | RAIL |
| LNK | Lincoln | 201 North 7th St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Macedonia
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Macedonia Post Office | Macedonia (IA) | 51549 |
Other places with the same name (4)
- Macedonia , Ohio city in Summit County, Ohio, United States with a population of 12,029 people.
- Macedonia , Ohio city in Summit County, Ohio, United States with a population of 11,686 people.
- Macedonia , Illinois village in Hamilton and Franklin counties in the U.S. state of Illinois with a population of 64 people.
Other cities in Pottawattamie County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Pottawattamie County , IA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Council Bluffs | 62,216 | The most populous city in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. |
| Carter Lake | 3,793 | City in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States |
| Avoca | 1,537 | City in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Treynor | 967 | Human settlement in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Underwood | 965 | City in Iowa |
| Neola | 890 | Human settlement in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Carson | 813 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Walnut | 768 | Town in Iowa |
| Crescent | 618 | Human settlement in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Minden | 597 | City in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States |
| Hancock | 196 | City in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States |
| McClelland | 155 | City in Iowa |
