Macon County's estimated 2026 population is 28,034 with a growth rate of 1.34% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Macon County is the 56th largest county in Tennessee. The 2010 population was 22,236 and has seen a growth of 26.07% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 39.2 years
Female: 40 years
Male: 38.1 years
There are 19,657 adults, (4,039 of whom are seniors) in Macon County.
Female: 13,274 (50.6%)
Male: 12,966 (49.4%)
The racial composition of Macon County includes 88.67% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Black or African American, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23,268 | 88.67% |
| Two or more races | 2,308 | 8.8% |
| Other race | 430 | 1.64% |
| Black or African American | 179 | 0.68% |
| Asian | 46 | 0.18% |
| Native American | 9 | 0.03% |
Macon County's average per capita income is $40,194. Household income levels show a median of $59,177. The poverty rate stands at 17.16%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $86,592 | - |
| Families | $73,456 | $91,453 |
| Households | $59,177 | $77,361 |
| Non Families | $33,464 | $39,868 |
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