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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Macon County

Alabama · 24,928 residents · 608.665 sq mi
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Macon County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $15,642. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $42,100. The poverty rate of 34.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 34% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 29.6
US median: 33.0
Average education
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

24,928
+3%vs 2000
vs 24,105 in 2000
1990 – 2025
41 / sq mi
+3%vs 2000
vs 40 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
29.6
−7%vs 2000
vs 32.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
18K20K22K24K26K1990201020202024Macon County
202419K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$15,642
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $21,180 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$7,534
−45%vs 2000
vs $13,714 in 2000
US average: $14,340
34.5%
+1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 32.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$42,100
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $61,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$285
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $352 in 2000
US average: $450
68.0%
+0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 67.3% in 2000
32.0% rent
2.7
−7%vs 2000
vs 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic13.8%(3,331)
Black84.2%(20,298)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(173)
Asian0.4%(91)
Other0%
Diversity Score32.3%(7,797)
1990
White, non-Hispanic13.7%(3,425)
Black85.9%(21,421)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(45)
Asian0.3%(65)
Other0.1%(17)
Diversity Score30.7%(7,647)
31
−5%vs 2000
vs 32 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.0%
−0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 18.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
61.9%
−8.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 70.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
7.4%
−1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.8 min
+6%vs 2000
vs 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Macon County, Alabama?

Macon County, Alabama has about 24,928 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Macon County, Alabama?

The typical household in Macon County, Alabama earns about $15,642 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Macon County, Alabama expensive?

In Macon County, Alabama, the median home is worth about $42,100, and the typical rent is about $285 a month.

How educated are people in Macon County, Alabama?

About 18.0% of adults age 25 and over in Macon County, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Macon County, Alabama?

About 34.5% of people in Macon County, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

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

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