U.S. County · Profile

Macon County

38.4KTotal Population
74Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+28.89%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Macon County has a population of 38,412 as of 2023. It is located in North Carolina.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Macon County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):7.9%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White90.9%34,917
Hispanic or Latino7.9%3,035
Some Other Race3.6%1,383
Two or More Races3.3%1,268
Black or African American1.0%384
Asian0.9%346
American Indian/Alaska Native0.3%115
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Macon County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$51,042
31.6% below national average
Per Capita Income
$32,623
14.9% below national average
Poverty Rate
15.4%
33.9% above national average
Median Age
50.6 years

Income & Poverty

$51,042Median Household Income
$32,623Per Capita Income
15.4%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$51,042$70,954
Families$68,113$88,897
Married-couple Families$68,113$76,287
Nonfamily Households$25,751$27,811

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Macon County, North Carolina.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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