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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Macon

North Carolina · 115 residents · 0.505 sq mi
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Macon has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $45,625. Population has fallen 20% since 1990, a loss of 29 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $71,300. With a median age of 43.8, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

115
−20%since 1990
from 144 in 1990
1990 – 2025
228 / sq mi
−20%since 1990
from 285 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
43.8
+42%since 1990
from 30.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
53931331722121990201020202024Macon
202466
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$45,625
+39%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,000 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,642
+77%since 1990
from $9,992 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.7%
−18.6 ptssince 1990
from 24.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$71,300
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $45,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$381
+29%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $225 in 1990
US average: $602
80.0%
+7.5 ptssince 1990
from 72.5% in 1990
20.0% rent
1.6
−13%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(129)
Black1.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score35.9%(52)
2000
White, non-Hispanic81.7%(94)
Black11.3%(13)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(2)
Asian0.9%(1)
Diversity Score31.9%(37)
32
−11%since 1990
from 36 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.8%
−2.0 ptssince 1990
from 15.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
71.3%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 71.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 1990
from 2.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.6 min
−10%since 1990
from 17.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Macon, North Carolina?

Macon, North Carolina has about 115 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Macon, North Carolina earns about $45,625 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 $71,300, and the typical rent is about $381 a month.

How educated are people in Macon, North Carolina?

About 13.8% 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 5.7% 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 29 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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