Macon County, North Carolina
NC · FIPS 37113 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 37,941 | — | #1,253 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $59,061 | -21.4% | #2,164 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 49.7 years | +27.8% | #241 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $251,900 | -10.6% | #879 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $803 | -31.0% | #2,074 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.6% | -7.9% | #1,163 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Macon County has a population of 37,941, making it the #1,253 most populous county in the US. The median age is 49.7 years, which is 27.8% above the national median.
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The median household income in Macon County is $59,061, ranking #2,164 out of 3,222 counties — 21.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 11.6% and unemployment stands at 2.8%.
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The median home value in Macon County is $251,900 (-10.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $803/mo and the homeownership rate is 77.6%.
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86.3% of residents in Macon County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.9% below the national rate.
About Macon County, North Carolina
Macon County, North Carolina has a total population of 37,941, making it the 1,253rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Macon County is 49.7 years, which is 27.8% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Macon County is $59,061, which ranks #2,164 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 21.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.6%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8%.
The median home value in Macon County is $251,900, 10.6% below the national median. Renters in Macon County pay a median gross rent of $803 per month. The homeownership rate is 77.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Macon County, 27.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 17.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 86.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 24.8 min.
Macon County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 85.2% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (10.0%) and Two or More Races (2.4%).
All data for Macon County, North Carolina 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.