Macon County's estimated 2026 population is 11,657 with a growth rate of -0.84% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Macon County is the 117th largest county in Georgia. The 2010 population was 14,644 and has seen a growth of -20.4% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 40.4 years
Female: 43 years
Male: 38.4 years
There are 9,729 adults, (2,256 of whom are seniors) in Macon County.
Female: 5,340 (45%)
Male: 6,524 (55%)
The racial composition of Macon County includes 58.48% Black or African American, 33.14% White, 3.93% other race, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 6,938 | 58.48% |
| White | 3,932 | 33.14% |
| Other race | 466 | 3.93% |
| Two or more races | 311 | 2.62% |
| Asian | 191 | 1.61% |
| Native American | 26 | 0.22% |
Macon County's average per capita income is $35,476. Household income levels show a median of $41,031. The poverty rate stands at 25.1%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $83,819 | - |
| Families | $61,205 | $87,095 |
| Households | $41,031 | $66,028 |
| Non Families | $20,563 | $34,960 |
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