Macon County, Tennessee
TN · FIPS 47111 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 26,240 | — | #1,606 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $59,177 | -21.3% | #2,157 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 39.2 years | +0.8% | #2,346 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $225,700 | -19.9% | #1,126 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $846 | -27.3% | #1,783 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.2% | +36.2% | #2,324 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Macon County has a population of 26,240, making it the #1,606 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.2 years, which is 0.8% above the national median.
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The median household income in Macon County is $59,177, ranking #2,157 out of 3,222 counties — 21.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 17.2% and unemployment stands at 3.4%.
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The median home value in Macon County is $225,700 (-19.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $846/mo and the homeownership rate is 73.6%.
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90.2% of residents in Macon County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.7% below the national rate.
About Macon County, Tennessee
Macon County, Tennessee has a total population of 26,240, making it the 1,606th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Macon County is 39.2 years, which is 0.8% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Macon County is $59,177, which ranks #2,157 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 21.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 17.2%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4%.
The median home value in Macon County is $225,700, 19.9% below the national median. Renters in Macon County pay a median gross rent of $846 per month. The homeownership rate is 73.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Macon County, 12.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 62.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 90.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 37.6 min.
Macon County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 88.6% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (7.0%) and Two or More Races (3.6%).
All data for Macon County, Tennessee 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.