Macon County, Alabama
Located in Alabama, Macon County has a population of 18,691 residents and a median age of 37.4 years, making it the #1,950 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 24.3%. The median home value is $102,000, and the median household income is $43,707, which is 42% below the national median.
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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Economy
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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Housing
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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Education
In Macon County, 21.1% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 37.3% below the national average, ranking #1,800 out of 3,222 counties.
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Life expectancy in Macon County is 71.4 years. 28.4% of adults report poor or fair health and 9.6% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
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Substance Use
19.2% of adults in Macon County smoke , 47.7% are obese , and 12.8% report excessive drinking.
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Safety
The homicide rate in Macon County is 44.8 per 100,000 . Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 31.6 per 100,000.
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Families & Children
40.6% of children in Macon County live in poverty . The teen birth rate is 16.6 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
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Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Macon County is 57.4%. The mean commute time is 26.2 min, which is 5.2% below the national average.
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In the 2024 presidential election, Macon County voted Democratic with a margin of 56.3%. The vote was 77.8% Dem / 21.5% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 7.5 toward Republicans .
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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.