Macedonia, Alabama Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 441, Macedonia's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Macedonia is a small community located in Alabama, within Pickens County. The total population is 441. It ranks as the 431st most populous out of 592 Census-designated places in Alabama.

Age Demographics

The median age in Macedonia is 29.7 years. This is 24% lower than the state median of 39.3 years. With 33.8% of the population under 18, Macedonia has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Macedonia is $31,453. This is 51% lower than the state median of $63,999. It is also 61% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 23.1%. This is 48% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.6%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 36.5%. This is 676% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $110,800. Housing costs are 47% lower than the state median of $209,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x. 68.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% lower than the state average of 70.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Macedonia has a predominantly Black or African American population, comprising 93.2% of all residents. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 6.8%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (6.8%) is well below the state average of 63.4%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (93.2% vs 25.6%).

Education

0.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 64.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Macedonia, Alabama is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Alabama state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 592 Census-designated places in Alabama. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.