Macon County's estimated 2026 population is 17,783 with a growth rate of -1.05% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Macon County is the 51st largest county in Alabama. The 2010 population was 21,515 and has seen a growth of -17.35% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Macon County includes 78.3% Black or African American, 17.11% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
Black or African American (78.3%)
White (17.11%)
Two or more races (3.89%)
Other race (0.39%)
Asian (0.28%)
Native American (0.04%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 14,838 | 78.3% |
| White | 3,243 | 17.11% |
| Two or more races | 737 | 3.89% |
| Other race | 73 | 0.39% |
| Asian | 53 | 0.28% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.04% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Macon County's average per capita income is $35,286. Household income levels show a median of $45,951. The poverty rate stands at 22.09%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $88,274 | - |
| Families | $54,493 | $76,000 |
| Households | $45,951 | $61,698 |
| Non Families | $27,801 | $38,364 |
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