Macon County, Alabama
AL · FIPS 01087 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 18,691 | — | #1,950 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $43,707 | -41.8% | #2,997 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 37.4 years | -3.9% | #2,685 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $102,000 | -63.8% | #2,954 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $734 | -36.9% | #2,559 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 24.3% | +93.0% | #2,964 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Macon County has a population of 18,691, making it the #1,950 most populous county in the US. The median age is 37.4 years, which is 3.9% below the national median.
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The median household income in Macon County is $43,707, ranking #2,997 out of 3,222 counties — 41.8% below the national median. The poverty rate is 24.3% and unemployment stands at 8.3%.
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The median home value in Macon County is $102,000 (-63.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $734/mo and the homeownership rate is 61.5%.
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90.6% of residents in Macon County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.2% below the national rate.
About Macon County, Alabama
Macon County, Alabama has a total population of 18,691, making it the 1,950th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Macon County is 37.4 years, which is 3.9% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Macon County is $43,707, which ranks #2,997 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 41.8% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 24.3%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 8.3%.
The median home value in Macon County is $102,000, 63.8% below the national median. Renters in Macon County pay a median gross rent of $734 per month. The homeownership rate is 61.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Macon County, 21.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 37.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 90.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.2 min.
Macon County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Black (non-Hispanic) at 77.5% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (16.8%) and Two or More Races (3.1%).
All data for Macon County, Alabama comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.