Macedonia, Iowa facts for kids
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Macedonia, Iowa
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 Macedonia, Iowa
Location in Iowa
Macedonia, Iowa
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Pottawattamie |
| Township | Macedonia |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.24 sq mi (0.61 km2) |
| • Land | 0.24 sq mi (0.61 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,129 ft (344 m) |
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| • Total | 267 |
| • Density | 1,131.36/sq mi (436.83/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
51549
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-47955 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395797 |
| Website | City of Macedonia |
Macedonia is a city in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States. The population was 267 at the time of the 2020 census.
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History
The city was named after the region of Macedonia, in Ancient Greece. It is located along the route of the historical Pioneer Trail.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.33 square miles (0.85 km2), all land.
Demographics
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1900 | 295 | — |
| 1910 | 357 | +21.0% |
| 1920 | 352 | −1.4% |
| 1930 | 314 | −10.8% |
| 1940 | 329 | +4.8% |
| 1950 | 298 | −9.4% |
| 1960 | 290 | −2.7% |
| 1970 | 330 | +13.8% |
| 1980 | 279 | −15.5% |
| 1990 | 262 | −6.1% |
| 2000 | 325 | +24.0% |
| 2010 | 246 | −24.3% |
| 2020 | 267 | +8.5% |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 246 people, 111 households, and 71 families living in the city. The population density was 745.5 inhabitants per square mile (287.8/km2). There were 137 housing units at an average density of 415.2 per square mile (160.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.6% White, 0.8% Asian, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.4% of the population.
There were 111 households, of which 29.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.5% were married couples living together, 9.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.0% were non-families. 28.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 2.68.
The median age in the city was 44 years. 22.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22% were from 25 to 44; 32.9% were from 45 to 64; and 15.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.8% male and 49.2% female.
Education
Macedonia is within the Riverside Community School District. The district formed on July 1, 1993, with the merger of the Carson-Macedonia and Oakland districts.
See also
In Spanish: Macedonia (Iowa) para niños
