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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Macon County

Alabama · 24,105 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 $21,180. Population has declined 3% since 1990. Median home value is $61,100. The poverty rate of 32.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 38% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
19% 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

Total population
24,105
−3%since 1990
from 24,928 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
40 / sq mi
−3%since 1990
from 41 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
32.0
+8%since 1990
from 29.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,180
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,642 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,714
+82%since 1990
from $7,534 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
32.8%
−1.6 ptssince 1990
from 34.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$61,100
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$352
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $285 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
67.3%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 68.0% in 1990
32.7% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+7%since 1990
from 2.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.8%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 18.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
70.0%
+8.0 ptssince 1990
from 61.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
8.4%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 7.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.8 min
−5%since 1990
from 17.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Macon County to nearby counties

MACON COUNTY VS
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Income$31,310+48%
Home value$81,700+34%
Population9,780−46%
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MACON COUNTY VS
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Income$65,824+211%
Home value$262,200+329%
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MACON COUNTY VS
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Income$78,243+269%
Home value$223,900+266%
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MACON COUNTY VS
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Income$51,197+142%
Home value$165,700+171%
Population58,898+225%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Macon County, Alabama?

Macon County, Alabama has about 24,105 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Macon County, Alabama earns about $21,180 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 $61,100, and the typical rent is about $352 a month.

How educated are people in Macon County, Alabama?

About 18.8% 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 32.8% of people in Macon County, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Macon County, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Macon County, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 823 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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12 census tracts
Census Tract 2317Census Tract 2315Census Tract 2322Census Tract 2323Census Tract 2316.02Census Tract 2319Census Tract 2321Census Tract 2316.03Census Tract 2316.01Census Tract 2320Census Tract 2318Census Tract 2314
6 ZIP codes
ZIP 36083ZIP 36866ZIP 36088ZIP 36075ZIP 36039ZIP 36031
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