History
Macedon became an inland port, located near Lock 30 on theGeography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.2 square miles (3.2 km2), of which 1.2 square miles (3.2 km2) is land and 0.81% is water. The former village is located on theDemographics
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,523 people, 601 households, and 416 families residing in what was then a village. The population density was . The racial makeup of the village was 96.2% White (U.S. Census), White, 1.2% African American (U.S. Census), Black or Race (United States Census), African American, 0.1% Native American (U.S. Census), Native American, 0.7% Asian (U.S. Census), Asian, 0.1% from Race (United States Census), other races, and 1.8% from two or more races. Hispanic (U.S. Census), Hispanic or Latino (U.S. Census), Latino of any race were 1.8% of the population. US Census Bureau - Village of Macedon 2010 Demographic Profile Data There were 601 households, out of which 31.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.4% were Marriage, married couples living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.8% were non-families. 25.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.04. In the village, the population was spread out, with 26.8% under the age of 20, 4.1% from 20 to 24, 25.7% from 25 to 44, 31.1% from 45 to 64, and 12.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41.0 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.9 males. The median income for a household in the village was $71,406, and the median income for a family was $83,125. Males had a median income of $57,125 versus $44,038 for females. The per capita income for the village was $28,108. About 2.7% of families and 6.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.8% of those under age 18 and 7.3% of those age 65 or over.Housing
There were 633 housing units at an average density of ; a total of 5.1% of housing units are vacant. There are 601 occupied housing units in the town, with 451 being owner-occupied (75.0%), while 150 are renter-occupied (25.0%). The homeowner vacancy rate is 0.9% of total units. The rental unit vacancy rate is 9.6%.Dissolution
After more than a century in existence, the Village of Macedon has become a commonly cited as an unnecessary layer of bureaucracy. Dissolution of the village is seen as a way to reduce taxes for residents. However, many residents see dissolution as a potential loss of services and of the village identity. It has become a polarizing issue for residents. A referendum on dissolution was thrice defeated during the period 2000-2010. The idea had been debated since the village commissioned a study to predict results and tax savings after dissolution in 2001. The study was completed for the village in 2002 by Genesee/Finger Lakes Regional Planning Council. It estimated a savings of $65 per year in decreased tax levy for the average resident. In 2007, residents petitioned to dissolve the village, arguing that eliminating a layer of government would reduce taxes for residents. A referendum was held in March 2008, and the measure was defeated by a vote of 257 to 228. A referendum was brought to vote again in 2010 by the group One Macedon, supporting dissolution. Both One Macedon and the anti-dissolution group, Village Pride, held rallies to gain public support on the Saturday before election day. Again, the dissolution referendum failed by a vote of 295 to 199. By law, the issue of dissolution could not be brought to a vote until 2014, but waning support for dissolution could postpone another vote for many years after that statute. In 2015, a third petition to dissolve the village was validated. On June 10, residents voted 300 to 246 in favor of dissolution. A vote on the proposed dissolution plan, which was presented on October 28, 2015, took place on March 15, 2016. The measure passed 324 to 181.Messenger Post News, ''It's official: Village of Macedon to dissolve'' by Aaron Curtis, March 15, 2016Macedon Partners
In 2008, The Macedon Partners Association (MPA) was founded by a partnership of local government, business owners and residents. Macedon Partners Association, Inc. was created to foster an economically healthy commercial district in the village that is vibrant, walkable, clean, safe, and sustainable in an effort to create a greater sense of community and belonging among residents, businesses, and visitors. The organization provides programs for overall revitalization to the Village of Macedon taking into consideration: building code compliance, crime, safety, and cleanliness issues. Efforts by the association can be seen in the recent rehabilitation of many buildings along Main Street.Notable person
*David P. Richardson (New York politician), David P. Richardson, former US CongressmanReferences
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