Macedonia, Ohio
Encyclopedia
Macedonia is a city in Summit County
, Ohio
, United States
. The population was 11,188 at the 2010 census. Macedonia is part of the Akron
Metropolitan Statistical Area
.
, which in the early 19th century was in Hudson, Ohio
. The students, who were called upon to preach in the small hamlet 6 miles (9.7 km) to the north, recalled Acts 16:10: "...we sought to go to Macedonia
, concluding that the Lord had called us to preach the gospel to them."
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the city has a total area of 9.7 square miles (25.1 km²), of which, 9.7 square miles (25.1 km²) of it is land and 0.04 square mile (0.1035995244 km²) of it (0.41%) is water.
of 2000, there were 9,224 people, 3,276 households, and 2,656 families residing in the city. The population density
was 953.3 people per square mile (367.9/km²). There were 3,359 housing units at an average density of 347.2 per square mile (134.0/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 91.42% White, 5.59% African American, 0.15% Native American, 1.83% Asian, 0.24% from other races
, and 0.76% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.75% of the population.
There were 3,276 households out of which 38.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.8% were married couples
living together, 6.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.9% were non-families. 16.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 4.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.82 and the average family size was 3.17.
In the city the population was spread out with 26.7% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 30.9% from 25 to 44, 27.2% from 45 to 64, and 9.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 98.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.7 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $68,908, and the median income for a family was $77,125. Males had a median income of $50,187 versus $31,820 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $27,739. About 0.8% of families and 1.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.5% of those under age 18 and 3.2% of those age 65 or over.
Summit County, Ohio
Summit County is an urban county located in the state of Ohio, United States. As of the 2000 census, the population was 542,899. In the 2010 Census the population was 541,781. Its county seat is Akron...
, Ohio
Ohio
Ohio is a Midwestern state in the United States. The 34th largest state by area in the U.S.,it is the 7th‑most populous with over 11.5 million residents, containing several major American cities and seven metropolitan areas with populations of 500,000 or more.The state's capital is Columbus...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. The population was 11,188 at the 2010 census. Macedonia is part of the Akron
Akron, Ohio
Akron , is the fifth largest city in the U.S. state of Ohio and the county seat of Summit County. It is located in the Great Lakes region approximately south of Lake Erie along the Little Cuyahoga River. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 199,110. The Akron Metropolitan...
Metropolitan Statistical Area
Akron metropolitan area
The Akron Metropolitan Statistical Area, as defined by the United States Census Bureau, is an area consisting of two counties, Summit and Portage, in northeastern Ohio and is anchored by the city of Akron...
.
History
The city's name is said to derive from a small joke among divinity students at Western Reserve CollegeWestern Reserve College
Western Reserve College may refer to:* Western Reserve Academy, a private, mid-sized, coeducational boarding and day college preparatory school located in Hudson, Ohio...
, which in the early 19th century was in Hudson, Ohio
Hudson, Ohio
Hudson is a city in Summit County, Ohio, United States. The population was 22,262 at the 2010 census. It is an affluent exurban community and is part of the Akron, Ohio Metropolitan Statistical Area...
. The students, who were called upon to preach in the small hamlet 6 miles (9.7 km) to the north, recalled Acts 16:10: "...we sought to go to Macedonia
Macedonia (Roman province)
The Roman province of Macedonia was officially established in 146 BC, after the Roman general Quintus Caecilius Metellus defeated Andriscus of Macedon, the last Ancient King of Macedon in 148 BC, and after the four client republics established by Rome in the region were dissolved...
, concluding that the Lord had called us to preach the gospel to them."
Geography
Macedonia is located at 41°19′4"N 81°30′5"W (41.317807, -81.501460).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the city has a total area of 9.7 square miles (25.1 km²), of which, 9.7 square miles (25.1 km²) of it is land and 0.04 square mile (0.1035995244 km²) of it (0.41%) is water.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 2000, there were 9,224 people, 3,276 households, and 2,656 families residing in the city. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 953.3 people per square mile (367.9/km²). There were 3,359 housing units at an average density of 347.2 per square mile (134.0/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 91.42% White, 5.59% African American, 0.15% Native American, 1.83% Asian, 0.24% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 0.76% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.75% of the population.
There were 3,276 households out of which 38.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.8% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 6.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.9% were non-families. 16.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 4.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.82 and the average family size was 3.17.
In the city the population was spread out with 26.7% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 30.9% from 25 to 44, 27.2% from 45 to 64, and 9.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 98.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.7 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $68,908, and the median income for a family was $77,125. Males had a median income of $50,187 versus $31,820 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the city was $27,739. About 0.8% of families and 1.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.5% of those under age 18 and 3.2% of those age 65 or over.
Notable natives and residents
- Colonel William Frew Long, First Mayor of Macedonia, Instrumental in selection of site for Cleveland Hopkins Airport, member of the Secret Seven in Cleveland Politics, Anti-Union Organizer
- Ronald Sega, retired NASANASAThe National Aeronautics and Space Administration is the agency of the United States government that is responsible for the nation's civilian space program and for aeronautics and aerospace research...
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, NFL guard, Detroit LionsDetroit LionsThe Detroit Lions are a professional American football team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the North Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League , and play their home games at Ford Field in Downtown Detroit.Originally based in Portsmouth, Ohio and...
, former The Ohio State UniversityOhio State UniversityThe Ohio State University, commonly referred to as Ohio State, is a public research university located in Columbus, Ohio. It was originally founded in 1870 as a land-grant university and is currently the third largest university campus in the United States...
Buckeye, former NordoniaNordonia High SchoolNordonia High School is a public high school in Macedonia, Ohio. It is the only high school in the Nordonia Hills City School District. Their mascot is a Knight. There are approximately 1500+ students currently enrolled in the High School. The colors of the school are Green and white...
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and former University of TennesseeUniversity of TennesseeThe University of Tennessee is a public land-grant university headquartered at Knoxville, Tennessee, United States...
basketball player - Cain Aaron III, political activist
- Je'Rod CherryJe'Rod CherryJe’Rod L. Cherry is a retired American football safety in the National Football League who played from 1996-2004.-Biography:...
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, NFL Player (Cleveland BrownsCleveland BrownsThe Cleveland Browns are a professional football team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They are currently members of the North Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
) - Mark Foster, musician Foster the PeopleFoster the PeopleFoster the People is an American indie pop band formed in Los Angeles, California in 2009. The group is composed of Mark Foster , Mark Pontius , and Cubbie Fink...