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Macon

North Carolina · 104 residents (2025 est.) · 0.505 sq mi
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Macon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,750. Population has fallen 43% since 2000, a loss of 49 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $181,300. With a median age of 61.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 61.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
66
−43%since 2000
from 115 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
131 / sq mi
−43%since 2000
from 228 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
61.5
+40%since 2000
from 43.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:104 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
53931331722121990201020202024Macon
202466
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,750
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,625 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,779
+63%since 2000
from $17,642 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
48.5%
+36.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.333
+23%since 2010
from 0.272 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services35%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration20%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade15%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade10%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$181,300
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
78.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
21.2% rent
Vacancy rate
21.4%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.8%
+22.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
+97%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
38
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.7%(94)
Black11.3%(13)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(2)
Asian0.9%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score31.9%(37)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(66)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 32 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.2%
+24.9 ptssince 2000
from 71.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.7 min
+90%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.0%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 89.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.0%
+15.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2011
from 8.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
37.9%
−19.8 ptssince 2011
from 57.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.0%
−23.3 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
10.0%
−43.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
Female
53.0%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.3%
−45.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.7%
−8.0 ptssince 2012
from 30.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.5%
−75.3 ptssince 2013
from 76.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.8%
+12.1 ptssince 2017
from 72.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Macon, North Carolina?

Macon, North Carolina has about 66 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Macon, North Carolina?

The typical household in Macon, North Carolina earns about $58,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Macon, North Carolina expensive?

In Macon, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $181,300.

How educated are people in Macon, North Carolina?

About 11.5% of adults age 25 and over in Macon, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Macon, North Carolina?

About 10.6% of people in Macon, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Macon, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Macon, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 78 residents, a change of about -54 percent over that period.

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