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Macon County

Alabama · 21,452 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 $27,544. Population has declined 11% since 2000. Median home value is $79,200. The poverty rate of 27.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% 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
21,452
−11%since 2000
from 24,105 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
35 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 40 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.3
+13%since 2000
from 32.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
18K20K22K24K26K1990201020202024Macon County
202419K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,544
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,180 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,380
+19%since 2000
from $13,714 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
27.4%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 32.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.483
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information9.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade8.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,200
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$558
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $352 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.3%
−33.0 ptssince 2000
from 67.3% in 2000
36.5% rent
Vacancy rate
23.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
Unchangedsince 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic15.2%(3,267)
Black82.2%(17,631)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(232)
Asian0.4%(76)
Other1.7%(370)
Diversity Score38.6%(8,283)
Diversity Score
39
+19%since 2000
from 32 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.8%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 70.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.8 min
+35%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 75.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
13.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.7%
−37.6 ptssince 2009
from 64.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Female
54.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.8%
−31.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Macon County, Alabama?

Macon County, Alabama has about 21,452 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Macon County, Alabama earns about $27,544 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 $79,200, and the typical rent is about $558 a month.

How educated are people in Macon County, Alabama?

About 20.9% 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 27.4% 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 3,476 residents, a change of about -14 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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