Living in Macedonia, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Macedonia · Census data 2020–2024
Macedonia has 31 residents with a median age of 80.2. .
Macedonia is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Macedonia at a glance
- Population
- 31
- Median age
- 80.2State: 39
- Homeowners
- 88.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 7.7%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Macedonia a good place to live?
Cons: An average commute of 33 minutes; a poverty rate of 32.3%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Housing in Macedonia: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 29
- Owner-occupied
- 88.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.8%
- Vacant
- 41.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1947
- Average household size
- 1.82
41.4% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Macedonia has many vacation and second homes.
Macedonia demographics
- Population
- 31
- Median age
- 80.2
- Under 18
- 9.7%
- 65 and older
- 67.7%
- Households
- 17
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 7.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Macedonia ›
Education in Macedonia
7.7% of adults 25 and older in Macedonia have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Macedonia
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 45.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 29.4%
Macedonia vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macedonia | 31 | — | — | — |
| Ewing | 341 | $70,833 | $94,500 | $785 |
| McLeansboro | 2,675 | $45,422 | $79,500 | $566 |
| Hanaford | 332 | $60,750 | $54,500 | — |
| Dahlgren | 595 | $44,861 | $80,800 | $557 |
| Thompsonville | 500 | $46,058 | $84,500 | $674 |
| Benton | 6,863 | $54,123 | $87,200 | $798 |
| Belle Rive | 382 | $53,281 | $94,600 | $540 |
| Ina | 1,560 | $54,000 | $104,200 | $536 |
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Macedonia ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Macedonia: FAQ
Is Macedonia, IL a good place to live?
Minuses: an average commute of 33 minutes; a poverty rate of 32.3%.
What is the median age in Macedonia?
The median age in Macedonia is 80.2 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Macedonia?
The average commute to work in Macedonia is 33 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Macedonia?
The unemployment rate in Macedonia is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Macedonia?
7.7% of adults in Macedonia have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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