Macedonia, Illinois facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Macedonia, Illinois
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Location of Macedonia in Franklin & Hamilton Counties, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| Counties | Franklin, Hamilton |
| Townships | Knights Prairie, Northern |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.28 sq mi (0.72 km2) |
| • Land | 0.27 sq mi (0.70 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 531 ft (162 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 30 |
| • Density | 110.29/sq mi (42.57/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
62860
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| Area code(s) | 618 |
| FIPS code | 17-45642 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399214 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Macedonia, Illinois |
Macedonia is a small village located in the southern part of Illinois, United States. It's special because it sits across two different counties: Franklin County and Hamilton County.
In 2020, only 30 people lived in Macedonia, making it a very small community. The part of Macedonia that is in Hamilton County is also considered part of the Mount Vernon area.
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What's the History of Macedonia?
The village of Macedonia got its name from the ancient kingdom of Macedonia. This kingdom was a powerful place in ancient Greece.
Where is Macedonia Located?
Macedonia is located in southern Illinois. It is about 15 miles (24 kilometers) northeast of Benton, which is the main town for Franklin County. It's also about 12 miles (19 kilometers) west of McLeansboro, the main town for Hamilton County.
Size and Land
Macedonia is quite small. Its total area is about 0.28 square miles (0.72 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 0.27 square miles (0.70 square kilometers), is land. A very small part, about 0.01 square miles (0.01 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Macedonia?
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Macedonia has changed a lot over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 315 | — | |
| 1910 | 285 | −9.5% | |
| 1920 | 210 | −26.3% | |
| 1930 | 178 | −15.2% | |
| 1940 | 147 | −17.4% | |
| 1950 | 127 | −13.6% | |
| 1960 | 96 | −24.4% | |
| 1970 | 86 | −10.4% | |
| 1980 | 70 | −18.6% | |
| 1990 | 58 | −17.1% | |
| 2000 | 51 | −12.1% | |
| 2010 | 63 | 23.5% | |
| 2020 | 30 | −52.4% | |
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A Look at the People
According to the 2020 census, there were 30 people living in Macedonia. These people lived in 18 different homes, and 14 of these were families.
Most of the people in the village, about 83%, were White. A small number were African American or Native American. About 10% of the people were from two or more racial backgrounds. Also, about 7% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
In the homes, about 39% had children under 18 years old living there. Most of the families, about 78%, were married couples.
The average age of people in Macedonia was about 37 years old. About 27% of the people were under 18. About 24% were 65 years old or older.
The average income per person in the village was around $26,993. A small number of families, about 14%, and individuals, about 7%, lived below the poverty line.
See also
In Spanish: Macedonia (Illinois) para niños
