Macon County's 2026 population is estimated at 11,817, reflecting a -0.06% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Macon County is the 117th largest county in Georgia. The 2010 population was 14,644 and has grown -19.3% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 40.4 years
Female: 43 years
Male: 38.4 years
There are 9,729 adults, (2,256 of whom are seniors) in Macon County.
Female: 5,340 (45%)
Male: 6,524 (55%)
The racial composition of Macon County includes 58.48% Black or African American, 33.14% White, 3.93% other race, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 6,938 | 58.48% |
| White | 3,932 | 33.14% |
| Other race | 466 | 3.93% |
| Two or more races | 311 | 2.62% |
| Asian | 191 | 1.61% |
| Native American | 26 | 0.22% |
Macon County 's average per capita income is $35,476. Household income levels show a median of $41,031. The poverty rate stands at 25.1%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $83,819 | - |
| Families | $61,205 | $87,095 |
| Households | $41,031 | $66,028 |
| Non Families | $20,563 | $34,960 |
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