Macclenny, Florida
City · Population 8,178 · #187 in Florida
About Macclenny
Set in the northern part of Florida, Macclenny is a close-knit town, home to 8,178 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Macclenny is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 4.69 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,744 residents per square mile.
📰 Macclenny News Today
- Beatrice Anne "BeBe" Thrift Obituary | Ferreira Funeral Services | Macclenny, FL Tribute Archive · Aug 17
- They Stood Their Ground in Florida. They’re Charged With Murder. Guess Their Race. Slate Magazine · Aug 11
- Deborah Ann Booze Obituary | Ferreira Funeral Services | Macclenny, FL Tribute Archive · Aug 16
- Macclenny Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 24
- ‘It’s heartbreaking’: NAACP questions Stand Your Ground denial as 2 Baker County mothers say sons face life in prison News4JAX · Jul 3
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Macclenny Unique
- The only place in America named Macclenny — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in northern Florida, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Florida — one of 956 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 8,178.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 17 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Macclenny
- Starbucks — coffee shop (café)
- Laredo's — mexican
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Macclenny
- Heritage Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Macclenny
- BAKER COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL
- BAKER COUNTY VIRTUAL FRANCHISE
- BAKER VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAM
- BAKER VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAM (DISTRICT PROVIDED)
- J FRANKLYN KELLER INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
- LEGACY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- MACCLENNY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- PREK/KINDERGARTEN CENTER
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Ed Fraser Memorial Hospital ★ (1/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER
- Northeast Florida State Hospital · Psychiatric
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateFlorida
TypeCity
Mayor🏛️ Mike Griffis
Population (2024)8,178
Rank in state#187 of 411
Land area4.69 sq mi
Density1,744/sq mi
Coordinates30.2811, -82.1259