Macon County's 2026 population is estimated at 17,783, reflecting a -1.05% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Macon County is the 51st largest county in Alabama. The 2010 population was 21,515 and has grown -17.35% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 37.4 years
Female: 38.4 years
Male: 34.7 years
There are 15,804 adults, (3,967 of whom are seniors) in Macon County.
Female: 10,131 (54.2%)
Male: 8,560 (45.8%)
The racial composition of Macon County includes 77.57% Black or African American, 17.22% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 14,498 | 77.57% |
| White | 3,218 | 17.22% |
| Two or more races | 793 | 4.24% |
| Other race | 117 | 0.63% |
| Asian | 59 | 0.32% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.03% |
Macon County 's average per capita income is $36,581. Household income levels show a median of $43,707. The poverty rate stands at 24.32%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $85,057 | - |
| Families | $52,623 | $78,761 |
| Households | $43,707 | $63,220 |
| Non Families | $28,333 | $39,050 |
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