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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Macon County

Georgia · 14,074 residents · 400.662 sq mi
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Macon County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,224. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $48,100. The poverty rate of 25.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% 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

14,074
+7%since 1990
from 13,114 in 1990
1990 – 2025
35 / sq mi
+7%since 1990
from 33 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.1
+13%since 1990
from 31.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
12K12K13K14K15K1990201020202024Macon County
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$24,224
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,526 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$11,820
+46%since 1990
from $8,101 in 1990
US average: $21,522
25.8%
−3.4 ptssince 1990
from 29.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$48,100
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$331
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $238 in 1990
US average: $602
73.0%
+4.3 ptssince 1990
from 68.7% in 1990
27.0% rent
2.0
Unchangedsince 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic40.1%(5,259)
Black58.7%(7,700)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(79)
Asian0.3%(44)
Diversity Score62.5%(8,202)
2000
White, non-Hispanic36.8%(5,184)
Black59.2%(8,337)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(364)
Asian0.6%(82)
Diversity Score63.2%(8,888)
63
+1%since 1990
from 63 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.0%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 10.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
63.2%
+9.5 ptssince 1990
from 53.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.0%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 2.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.8 min
−3%since 1990
from 18.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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, Georgia?

Macon County, Georgia has about 14,074 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Macon County, Georgia earns about $24,224 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Macon County, Georgia expensive?

In Macon County, Georgia, the median home is worth about $48,100, and the typical rent is about $331 a month.

How educated are people in Macon County, Georgia?

About 10.0% of adults age 25 and over in Macon County, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Macon County, Georgia?

About 25.8% of people in Macon County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Macon County, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Macon County, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 960 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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