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Macon

North Carolina · 119 residents · 0.505 sq mi
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Macon has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,444. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $90,000. With a median age of 50.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 50.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
119
+3%since 2000
from 115 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
236 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 228 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
50.8
+16%since 2000
from 43.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
53931331722121990201020202024Macon
202466
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,444
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,625 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,738
−16%since 2000
from $17,642 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
34.6%
+22.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.272
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing51.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction51.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Information2.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade2.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$90,000
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
44.2%
−35.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
13.5% rent
Vacancy rate
6.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
3.8%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+36%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic84.9%(101)
Black13.4%(16)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score29.5%(35)
Diversity Score
30
−8%since 2000
from 32 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.8%
+21.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
98.6%
+27.4 ptssince 2000
from 71.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
15.4%
+15.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.5 min
+63%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.2%
−13.7 ptssince 2009
from 89.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
23.8%
+13.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
34.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.1%
−24.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
77.0%
+20.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
Female
23.0%
−20.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
0.9%
−54.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Macon, North Carolina?

Macon, North Carolina has about 119 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Macon, North Carolina earns about $42,444 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 $90,000.

How educated are people in Macon, North Carolina?

About 34.8% 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 0.0% 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 25 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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