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Macon County

Tennessee · 25,216 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 $38,080. Population has grown 24% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $124,800. Households here earn about 31% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
25,216
+24%since 2000
from 20,386 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
82 / sq mi
+24%since 2000
from 66 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.8
+9%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
15K18K21K24K27K1990201020202024Macon County
202426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,080
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,867 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,881
+50%since 2000
from $15,286 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.4%
+15.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.2%
US avg: 10%
Information16.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$124,800
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$668
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $364 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.2%
−9.4 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
30.8% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+49%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic89%(22,439)
Black0.5%(120)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(1,684)
Asian0.2%(44)
Other1.8%(450)
Diversity Score21.5%(5,427)
Segregation Score16.7%(4,222)
Diversity Score
22
+312%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
17
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.6%
+21.4 ptssince 2000
from 60.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.8 min
+40%since 2000
from 24.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 79.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−6.3 ptssince 2011
from 10.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2011
from 57.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.4%
−25.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
50.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.1%
−74.9 ptssince 2013
from 85.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Macon County, Tennessee?

Macon County, Tennessee has about 25,216 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Macon County, Tennessee earns about $38,080 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 $124,800, and the typical rent is about $668 a month.

How educated are people in Macon County, Tennessee?

About 9.0% 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 16.8% 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 9,310 residents, a change of about 59 percent over that period.

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

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