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Macon County

State:
Georgia
County Seat:
Oglethorpe

Macon County's estimated 2025 population is 11,897 with a growth rate of 0.34% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Macon County is the 117th largest county in Georgia. The 2010 population was 14,644 and has seen a growth of -18.76% since that time.

11,897
Total Population
30
Population Density (miĀ²)
117
Population Rank (State)
40 0.34%
Annual Population Growth

Macon County Population

Macon County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Macon County includes 59.08% Black or African American, 33.46% White, 3.41% other race, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Black or African American

White

Other race

Two or more races

Asian

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American7,06259.08%
White3,99933.46%
Other race4083.41%
Two or more races2752.3%
Asian1881.57%
Native American210.18%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander00%

Macon County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Macon County's average per capita income is $33,001. Household income levels show a median of $37,177. The poverty rate stands at 25.5%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$74,598-
Families$57,467$81,050
Households$37,177$72,277
Non Families$19,343$58,986

$33,001

Average Income

$37,177

Median Household Income

25.5%

Poverty Rate