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Macclesfield, North Carolina
Town · Population 407 · #444 in North Carolina
About Macclesfield
Macclesfield, NC is a tiny community located in eastern North Carolina, home to 407 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Macclesfield holds the status of an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.54 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 754 residents per square mile.
📰 Macclesfield News Today
- Travis Waller Obituary May 26, 2026 - Davis-Little Funerals & Cremations Davis-Little Funerals & Cremations · May 26
- Kenny Glenn Owens Obituary (2026) - Macclesfield, NC - Carlisle Funeral Home - Tarboro Legacy obituary · Aug 3
- Joseph Woodard Obituary - Wilson, NC Dignity Memorial · May 14
- Randy Wayne Taylor Obituary Apr 17, 2026 Carlisle Funeral Home · Apr 17
- One injured in late-night rollover crash in Macclesfield WCTI · Jun 17
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Macclesfield Unique
- The only place in America named Macclesfield — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in eastern North Carolina, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of North Carolina — one of 776 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Macclesfield
- Barbeque House — barbecue
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateNorth Carolina
TypeTown
Population (2024)407
Rank in state#444 of 549
Land area0.54 sq mi
Density754/sq mi
Coordinates35.7523, -77.6697