Macedonia, Alabama facts for kids
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Macedonia, Alabama
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Location in Pickens County and the state of Alabama
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Pickens |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.95 sq mi (10.23 km2) |
| • Land | 3.95 sq mi (10.23 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 338 ft (103 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 241 |
| • Density | 61.04/sq mi (23.57/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 01-45316 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1669448 |
Macedonia is a small community located in Pickens County, Alabama, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). A CDP is a special area that the government tracks for population information, even though it's not officially a town or city.
Macedonia was once an official town. It became a town in 1994. However, it stopped being a town in 2001. After that, it was reclassified as a CDP. In 2020, about 241 people lived there.
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Where is Macedonia Located?
Macedonia is in the state of Alabama. It is part of Pickens County. The area of Macedonia is about 3.95 square miles (10.23 square kilometers). This entire area is land, with no water bodies like lakes or rivers.
Who Lives in Macedonia?
The government counts how many people live in different areas every ten years. This count is called a census. It helps us understand how communities are growing or changing.
Macedonia's Population Over Time
The population of Macedonia has changed a bit over the years:
- In 2000, there were 291 people.
- In 2010, the population grew slightly to 292 people.
- By 2020, the population was 241 people.
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 291 | — | |
| 2010 | 292 | 0.3% | |
| 2020 | 241 | −17.5% | |
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People in Macedonia (2020 Census)
The 2020 census also looked at the different groups of people living in Macedonia. Out of the 241 people:
- Most residents, about 87.14%, were Black or African American.
- About 10.37% were White.
- A small number of people were Asian (0.41%) or from other backgrounds (1.24%).
- About 0.83% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 25 | 10.37% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 210 | 87.14% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.41% |
| Other/Mixed | 3 | 1.24% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 | 0.83% |
See also
- In Spanish: Macedonia (Alabama) para niños
