Macon County, North Carolina Population 2022
Macon County, North Carolina's estimated population is 37,610 with a growth rate of 1.58% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Macon County, North Carolina is the 68th largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 Population was 33,959 and has seen a growth of 10.75% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1830 | 5,333 | 0.00% | |
| 1840 | 4,869 | -464 | -8.70% |
| 1850 | 6,389 | 1,520 | 31.22% |
| 1860 | 6,004 | -385 | -6.03% |
| 1870 | 6,615 | 611 | 10.18% |
| 1880 | 8,064 | 1,449 | 21.90% |
| 1890 | 10,102 | 2,038 | 25.27% |
| 1900 | 12,104 | 2,002 | 19.82% |
| 1910 | 12,191 | 87 | 0.72% |
| 1920 | 12,887 | 696 | 5.71% |
| 1930 | 13,672 | 785 | 6.09% |
| 1940 | 15,880 | 2,208 | 16.15% |
| 1950 | 16,174 | 294 | 1.85% |
| 1960 | 14,935 | -1,239 | -7.66% |
| 1970 | 15,788 | 853 | 5.71% |
| 1980 | 20,178 | 4,390 | 27.81% |
| 1990 | 23,499 | 3,321 | 16.46% |
| 2010 | 33,959 | 10,460 | 44.51% |
| 2011 | 33,887 | -72 | -0.21% |
| 2012 | 33,806 | -81 | -0.24% |
| 2013 | 33,738 | -68 | -0.20% |
| 2014 | 33,824 | 86 | 0.25% |
| 2015 | 34,090 | 266 | 0.79% |
| 2016 | 34,262 | 172 | 0.50% |
| 2017 | 34,581 | 319 | 0.93% |
| 2018 | 35,274 | 693 | 2.00% |
| 2019 | 35,858 | 584 | 1.66% |
| 2020 | 36,442 | 584 | 1.63% |
| 2021 | 37,026 | 584 | 1.60% |
| 2022 | 37,610 | 584 | 1.58% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 32,746 | 93.10% |
| Black or African American | 522 | 1.48% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 224 | 0.64% |
| Asian | 329 | 0.94% |
| Some Other Race | 892 | 2.54% |
| Two or More Races | 459 | 1.31% |
Macon County, North Carolina Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 16,062 | 2.17 | 72.9 |
| Married | 7,976 | 2.72 | 82.6 |
| Male | 539 | 2.88 | 61.4 |
| Female | 1,430 | 3.13 | 59.1 |
| Non Family | 6,117 | 1.16 | 64.4 |
2.72
Average Family Size
2.17
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,026 | 3.86% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,890 | 7.11% |
| High School Graduate | 8,619 | 32.42% |
| Some College | 6,240 | 23.47% |
| Associates Degree | 2,459 | 9.25% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,182 | 15.73% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,167 | 8.15% |
Macon County, North Carolina Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 295 | 282 | 95 |
| White | 24,357 | 22,100 | 5,989 |
| Hispanic | 1,119 | 657 | 216 |
| 2+ Races | 314 | 220 | 45 |
| Other Race | 299 | 115 | 20 |
| Black | 342 | 213 | 14 |
| Native American | 210 | 210 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 32.20%.
$32,715
Average Earnings
$36,208
Average Male
$27,970
Average Female
Macon County, North Carolina Language by Age
Macon County, North Carolina Language
92.97% of Macon County, North Carolina residents speak only English, while 7.03% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.71% of the population.
Macon County, North Carolina Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,481 | 856 | 34.50% |
| Black | 508 | 173 | 34.06% |
| Multiple | 455 | 132 | 29.01% |
| White | 31,037 | 4,430 | 14.27% |
| Native | 224 | 24 | 10.71% |
| Asian | 326 | 9 | 2.76% |
| Other | 257 | NaN% |
16.01%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.82%
Male Poverty Rate
18.05%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Macon County, North Carolina
The race most likely to be in poverty in Macon County, North Carolina is Hispanic, with 34.50% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Macon County, North Carolina is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.73%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.59%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.17%.
Macon County, North Carolina Marital Status
Marriage Rates
56.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
60.4%
Male Marriage Rate
52.3%
Female Marriage Rate
Macon County, North Carolina Married by Age and Sex
Macon County, North Carolina Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Macon County, North Carolina Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,762 | 10.22% |
| Black | 22 | 4.49% |
| Native American | 37 | 17.45% |
| Asian | 9 | 3.05% |
| Other Race | 1 | 0.23% |
| 2+ Races | 15 | 3.67% |
| Hispanic | 1 | 0.07% |
Macon County, North Carolina Veterans by Education
7.26%
Veteran Poverty Rate
39.23%
Veteran Disability Rate
50.7%
Labor Force Participation
48.2%
Employment Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
45.61%
Born in Macon County, North Carolina
94.96%
Native Born
5.04%
Foreign Born
3.35%
Non Citizen
1.68%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
94.96% of Macon County, North Carolina residents were born in the United States, with 45.61% having been born in North Carolina. 3.35% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990