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Macon

North Carolina · 110 residents · 0.505 sq mi
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Macon has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $56,875. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value is $83,800. With a median age of 46.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 1.4% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.0
US median: 38.8
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
110
−4%since 2000
from 115 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
218 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 228 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.0
+5%since 2000
from 43.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
53931331722121990201020202024Macon
202466
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,875
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,625 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,293
+38%since 2000
from $17,642 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.2%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services16.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade10%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,800
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
78.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
21.4% rent
Afford Score
1.5
−6%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.2%(86)
Black13.6%(15)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score35.2%(39)
Diversity Score
35
+10%since 2000
from 32 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.9%
+17.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.5%
+23.3 ptssince 2000
from 71.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.8 min
+78%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 89.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
15.2%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
23.1%
+15.1 ptssince 2011
from 8.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.9%
+13.2 ptssince 2011
from 57.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
10.0%
−43.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.5%
−12.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
Female
56.5%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−76.8 ptssince 2013
from 76.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Macon, North Carolina?

Macon, North Carolina has about 110 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Macon, North Carolina earns about $56,875 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 $83,800.

How educated are people in Macon, North Carolina?

About 30.9% 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 1.4% 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 34 residents, a change of about -24 percent over that period.

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