Macon County's estimated 2026 population is 11,817 with a growth rate of -0.06% 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 -19.3% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
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 and multiracial populations.
Black or African American (59.08%)
White (33.46%)
Other race (3.41%)
Two or more races (2.3%)
Asian (1.57%)
Native American (0.18%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 7,062 | 59.08% |
| White | 3,999 | 33.46% |
| Other race | 408 | 3.41% |
| Two or more races | 275 | 2.3% |
| Asian | 188 | 1.57% |
| Native American | 21 | 0.18% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
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%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $74,598 | - |
| Families | $57,467 | $81,050 |
| Households | $37,177 | $72,277 |
| Non Families | $19,343 | $58,986 |
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