Macon County's estimated 2026 population is 39,644 with a growth rate of 1.05% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Macon County is the 64th largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 33,959 and has seen a growth of 16.74% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 49.7 years
Female: 51.3 years
Male: 48.4 years
There are 31,218 adults, (11,079 of whom are seniors) in Macon County.
Female: 19,433 (51.2%)
Male: 18,508 (48.8%)
The racial composition of Macon County includes 86.51% White, 5.55% other race, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 32,821 | 86.51% |
| Other race | 2,105 | 5.55% |
| Two or more races | 2,056 | 5.42% |
| Black or African American | 523 | 1.38% |
| Asian | 295 | 0.78% |
| Native American | 141 | 0.37% |
Macon County's average per capita income is $41,915. Household income levels show a median of $59,061. The poverty rate stands at 11.6%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $81,766 | - |
| Families | $74,989 | $103,555 |
| Households | $59,061 | $82,980 |
| Non Families | $30,459 | $48,089 |
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