Macedonia, AL Demographics

A map of Macedonia's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Black	411	210	93.2%	87.1%
White	30	25	6.8%	10.4%
Asian	0	1	0.0%	0.4%
Hispanic	0	2	0.0%	0.8%
Native American/Other	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Multiracial	0	3	0.0%	1.2%

Macedonia, Alabama has an estimated population of 441, a dramatic increase from the 241 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 93.2% Black, 6.8% White, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Macedonia, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Macedonia has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Alabama overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Macedonia, that probability was 23.0% in 2020 and 12.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Macedonia is ranked the 431st most populous place in Alabama, out of 594 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Macedonia was ranked the 482nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Macedonia's White Population

30 residents of Macedonia, or 6.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Macedonia is significantly lower than in Alabama overall, where 63.4% of the population is White. Macedonia ranks 565th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Macedonia's White population has grown by an estimated 20.0%. White residents' share of Macedonia's population has decreased from 10.4% to 6.8%.

Macedonia is less White than neighboring Ethelsville (90.2% White), New Hope (67.8% White), Pickensville (42.3% White), Columbus (29.7% White), and Carrollton (51.7% White).

Macedonia's Black Population

411 residents of Macedonia, or 93.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Macedonia is significantly higher than in Alabama overall, where 25.6% of the population is Black. Macedonia ranks 23rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Macedonia's Black population has grown by an estimated 95.7%. Black residents' share of Macedonia's population has increased from 87.1% to 93.2%.

Macedonia is more Black than neighboring Ethelsville (9.8% Black), New Hope (25.8% Black), Pickensville (56.5% Black), Columbus (64.4% Black), and Carrollton (43.5% Black).

Macedonia's Asian Population

0 residents of Macedonia, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Macedonia is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 1.4% of the population is Asian. Macedonia ranks 243rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Macedonia's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Macedonia's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Macedonia is less Asian than neighboring New Hope (0.1% Asian), and Columbus (1.6% Asian).

Macedonia's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Macedonia, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Macedonia is lower than in Alabama overall, where 5.6% of the population is Hispanic. Macedonia ranks 501st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Macedonia's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Macedonia's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

Macedonia is less Hispanic than neighboring New Hope (2.2% Hispanic), Columbus (2% Hispanic), and Carrollton (4.1% Hispanic).

Macedonia's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Macedonia, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Macedonia is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Macedonia ranks 509th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Macedonia's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Native American/Other residents' share of Macedonia's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Macedonia is less Native American/Other than neighboring Pickensville (0.4% Native American/Other), and Columbus (0.4% Native American/Other).

Macedonia's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Macedonia, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Macedonia is slightly lower than in Alabama overall, where 3.3% of the population is Multiracial. Macedonia ranks 555th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Macedonia's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Macedonia's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.0%.

Macedonia is less Multiracial than neighboring New Hope (4.1% Multiracial), Pickensville (0.7% Multiracial), Columbus (2% Multiracial), and Carrollton (0.6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.