Macon County, Georgia
GA · FIPS 13193 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 11,864 | — | #2,361 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $41,031 | -45.4% | #3,058 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.4 years | +3.9% | #1,980 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $97,300 | -65.5% | #3,025 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $655 | -43.7% | #2,925 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 25.1% | +99.2% | #2,995 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Macon County has a population of 11,864, making it the #2,361 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.4 years, which is 3.9% above the national median.
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The median household income in Macon County is $41,031, ranking #3,058 out of 3,222 counties — 45.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 25.1% and unemployment stands at 7.1%.
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The median home value in Macon County is $97,300 (-65.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $655/mo and the homeownership rate is 65.4%.
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75.3% of residents in Macon County have health insurance coverage, which is 17.9% below the national rate.
About Macon County, Georgia
Macon County, Georgia has a total population of 11,864, making it the 2,361st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Macon County is 40.4 years, which is 3.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Macon County is $41,031, which ranks #3,058 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 45.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 25.1%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 7.1%.
The median home value in Macon County is $97,300, 65.5% below the national median. Renters in Macon County pay a median gross rent of $655 per month. The homeownership rate is 65.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Macon County, 11.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 67.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 75.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.6 min.
Macon County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Black (non-Hispanic) at 58.4% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (32.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.7%).
All data for Macon County, Georgia 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.