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Macon County

Tennessee · 22,248 residents · 307.144 sq mi
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Macon County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,087. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $93,500. The poverty rate of 24.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% 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
22,248
+9%since 2000
from 20,386 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
72 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 66 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.7
+9%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
15K18K21K24K27K1990201020202024Macon County
202426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,087
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,867 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,518
+8%since 2000
from $15,286 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
24.1%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.453
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade23.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance7.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 7%
Construction4.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$93,500
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$517
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $364 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.5%
−38.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
26.0% rent
Vacancy rate
15.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 26.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.1%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+28%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97%(19,784)
Black0.2%(36)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(349)
Asian0.2%(45)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.2%(1,065)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(20,961)
Black0.4%(79)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(919)
Asian0.2%(44)
Other1.1%(249)
Diversity Score13.8%(3,081)
Diversity Score
14
+165%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
72.6%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 60.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.5 min
+26%since 2000
from 24.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 79.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.8%
−29.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
50.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.1%
−40.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Macon County, Tennessee?

Macon County, Tennessee has about 22,248 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Macon County, Tennessee earns about $33,087 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Macon County, Tennessee expensive?

In Macon County, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $93,500, and the typical rent is about $517 a month.

How educated are people in Macon County, Tennessee?

About 7.6% of adults age 25 and over in Macon County, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Macon County, Tennessee?

About 24.1% of people in Macon County, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Macon County, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Macon County, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,342 residents, a change of about 40 percent over that period.

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

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