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Macon County

Georgia · 14,740 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 $27,950. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $69,000. The poverty rate of 33.0% 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: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% 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
14,740
+5%since 2000
from 14,074 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
37 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 35 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.2
+9%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
12K12K13K14K15K1990201020202024Macon County
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,950
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,224 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,902
+9%since 2000
from $11,820 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
33.0%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 25.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.460
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade21.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade9.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Information8.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction7.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$69,000
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$411
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $331 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.7%
−41.4 ptssince 2000
from 73.0% in 2000
34.3% rent
Vacancy rate
21.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 31.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+24%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic36.8%(5,184)
Black59.2%(8,337)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(364)
Asian0.6%(82)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.2%(8,888)
2010
White, non-Hispanic33.7%(4,961)
Black60.4%(8,902)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(527)
Asian1.3%(190)
Other1.5%(219)
Diversity Score65.5%(9,657)
Diversity Score
66
+4%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
67.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 63.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.0 min
+23%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
13.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.2%
−38.3 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
48.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.8%
−41.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Macon County, Georgia?

Macon County, Georgia has about 14,740 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Macon County, Georgia earns about $27,950 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 $69,000, and the typical rent is about $411 a month.

How educated are people in Macon County, Georgia?

About 10.7% 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 33.0% 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 1,626 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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