Macedonia, Ohio facts for kids
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Macedonia, Ohio
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| Motto(s):
"The Crossroads of Northeast Ohio"
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Location in Summit County and the state of Ohio.
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| Country | United States | ||
| State | Ohio | ||
| County | Summit | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 9.76 sq mi (25.29 km2) | ||
| • Land | 9.73 sq mi (25.20 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.09 km2) | ||
| Elevation | 1,034 ft (315 m) | ||
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 12,168 | ||
| • Density | 1,250.57/sq mi (482.87/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | ||
| ZIP code |
44056
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| Area code(s) | 330 | ||
| FIPS code | 39-45976 | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 1087006 | ||
| Website | http://www.macedonia.oh.us/ | ||
Macedonia is a city located in northern Summit County, Ohio, in the United States. In 2020, about 12,168 people lived there. It is a suburb that is part of the larger Akron metropolitan area.
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History of Macedonia
The name of the city comes from a fun story. In the early 1800s, some students from Western Reserve College (which was in Hudson, Ohio back then) would go to preach in a small village about 6 miles (10 km) north. They remembered a Bible verse from the book of Acts (chapter 16, verse 10) that said, "...we sought to go to Macedonia, concluding that the Lord had called us to preach the gospel to them." This little joke led to the village being named Macedonia.
Geography of Macedonia
Macedonia covers a total area of about 9.75 square miles (25.25 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 9.71 square miles (25.15 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.04 square miles (0.10 square kilometers), is water.
People of Macedonia
In 2020, the city had a population of 12,168 people. The average income for families in Macedonia was around $88,906. About 2.1% of the people lived below the poverty line. Many adults in Macedonia, about 41.2% of those over 25, have earned a college degree or higher.
Population Details (2010)
In 2010, there were 11,188 people living in Macedonia. They lived in 4,338 households, and 3,231 of these were families. The city had about 1,152 people per square mile (445 people per square kilometer).
Most of the people in Macedonia were White (83.6%). There were also African American (10.4%), Asian (3.9%), and a small number of Native American people (0.1%). About 1.3% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 31.1% of households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (63.5%) were married couples living together. The average age of people in the city was 43.4 years. About 22.3% of residents were under 18, and 14.7% were 65 or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (48.5%) and females (51.5%).
Famous People from Macedonia
Many interesting people have come from Macedonia, Ohio. Here are a few:
- Je'Rod Cherry – A retired NFL safety who played for the New England Patriots.
- Mark Foster – The lead singer of the popular indie pop band Foster the People.
- John Lefelhocz – A unique conceptual artist and quilter.
- Ronald M. Sega – A retired NASA Astronaut who traveled to space.
- Rob Sims – An NFL guard who played for the Detroit Lions and was a former Ohio State University Buckeye.
- Jason Trusnik – An NFL player who played for the Cleveland Browns and Miami Dolphins.
- Denzel Ward – An active NFL cornerback for the Cleveland Browns.
- Vonda Ward – A professional female boxer and former basketball player for the University of Tennessee.
