Macon County's estimated 2026 population is 17,989 with a growth rate of -0.79% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Macon County is the 49th largest county in Alabama. The 2010 population was 21,515 and has seen a growth of -16.39% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 37.4 years
Female: 38.4 years
Male: 34.7 years
There are 15,804 adults, (3,967 of whom are seniors) in Macon County.
Female: 10,131 (54.2%)
Male: 8,560 (45.8%)
The racial composition of Macon County includes 77.57% Black or African American, 17.22% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 14,498 | 77.57% |
| White | 3,218 | 17.22% |
| Two or more races | 793 | 4.24% |
| Other race | 117 | 0.63% |
| Asian | 59 | 0.32% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.03% |
Macon County's average per capita income is $36,581. Household income levels show a median of $43,707. The poverty rate stands at 24.32%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $85,057 | - |
| Families | $52,623 | $78,761 |
| Households | $43,707 | $63,220 |
| Non Families | $28,333 | $39,050 |
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