Macon County, Alabama Population 2022
Macon County, Alabama's estimated population is 17,309 with a growth rate of -1.44% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Macon County, Alabama is the 50th largest county in Alabama. The 2010 Population was 21,505 and has seen a growth of -19.51% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1840 | 11,247 | 0.00% | |
| 1850 | 26,898 | 15,651 | 139.16% |
| 1860 | 26,802 | -96 | -0.36% |
| 1870 | 17,727 | -9,075 | -33.86% |
| 1880 | 17,371 | -356 | -2.01% |
| 1890 | 18,439 | 1,068 | 6.15% |
| 1900 | 23,126 | 4,687 | 25.42% |
| 1910 | 26,049 | 2,923 | 12.64% |
| 1920 | 23,561 | -2,488 | -9.55% |
| 1930 | 27,103 | 3,542 | 15.03% |
| 1940 | 27,654 | 551 | 2.03% |
| 1950 | 30,561 | 2,907 | 10.51% |
| 1960 | 26,717 | -3,844 | -12.58% |
| 1970 | 24,841 | -1,876 | -7.02% |
| 1980 | 26,829 | 1,988 | 8.00% |
| 1990 | 24,928 | -1,901 | -7.09% |
| 2010 | 21,505 | -3,423 | -13.73% |
| 2011 | 21,284 | -221 | -1.03% |
| 2012 | 20,608 | -676 | -3.18% |
| 2013 | 20,021 | -587 | -2.85% |
| 2014 | 19,641 | -380 | -1.90% |
| 2015 | 19,296 | -345 | -1.76% |
| 2016 | 19,060 | -236 | -1.22% |
| 2017 | 18,793 | -267 | -1.40% |
| 2018 | 18,321 | -472 | -2.51% |
| 2019 | 18,068 | -253 | -1.38% |
| 2020 | 17,815 | -253 | -1.40% |
| 2021 | 17,562 | -253 | -1.42% |
| 2022 | 17,309 | -253 | -1.44% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,000 | 16.27% |
| Black or African American | 15,162 | 82.24% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 15 | 0.08% |
| Asian | 36 | 0.20% |
| Some Other Race | 12 | 0.07% |
| Two or More Races | 212 | 1.15% |
Macon County, Alabama Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,592 | 2.14 | 64.8 |
| Married | 2,652 | 2.84 | 86.2 |
| Male | 356 | 2.97 | 69.1 |
| Female | 1,439 | 2.82 | 45.5 |
| Non Family | 3,145 | 1.14 | 55 |
2.78
Average Family Size
2.14
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 451 | 3.78% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,510 | 12.66% |
| High School Graduate | 3,652 | 30.61% |
| Some College | 2,916 | 24.44% |
| Associates Degree | 960 | 8.05% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,312 | 11.00% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,131 | 9.48% |
Macon County, Alabama Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2+ Races | 116 | 116 | 97 |
| Native American | 15 | 15 | 6 |
| Hispanic | 21 | 14 | 8 |
| White | 2,212 | 2,030 | 559 |
| Black | 9,546 | 7,779 | 1,773 |
| Other Race | 12 | 12 | |
| Asian | 23 | 11 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 83.62%.
$30,359
Average Earnings
$35,123
Average Male
$26,451
Average Female
Macon County, Alabama Language by Age
Macon County, Alabama Language
98.03% of Macon County, Alabama residents speak only English, while 1.97% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.28% of the population.
Macon County, Alabama Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 23 | 12 | 52.17% |
| Black | 13,104 | 3,435 | 26.21% |
| Hispanic | 46 | 7 | 15.22% |
| White | 2,782 | 314 | 11.29% |
| Other | NaN% | ||
| Multiple | 210 | 21 | 10.00% |
23.45%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.69%
Male Poverty Rate
24.11%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Macon County, Alabama
The race most likely to be in poverty in Macon County, Alabama is Asian, with 52.17% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Macon County, Alabama is Multiple, with 10.00% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.25%. Among those working part-time, it was 38.50%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.03%.
Macon County, Alabama Marital Status
Marriage Rates
36.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.2%
Male Marriage Rate
34.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Macon County, Alabama Married by Age and Sex
Macon County, Alabama Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Macon County, Alabama Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 416 | 16.65% |
| Black | 826 | 6.61% |
| Native American | 2 | 13.33% |
| Asian | 5 | 13.89% |
| 2+ Races | 90 | 64.75% |
| Hispanic | 8 | 12.90% |
Macon County, Alabama Veterans by Education
8.97%
Veteran Poverty Rate
46.11%
Veteran Disability Rate
51.5%
Labor Force Participation
45.6%
Employment Rate
10.9%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
76.22%
Born in Macon County, Alabama
99.45%
Native Born
0.55%
Foreign Born
0.23%
Non Citizen
0.32%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.45% of Macon County, Alabama residents were born in the United States, with 76.22% having been born in Alabama. 0.23% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990