Macon County's estimated 2026 population is 39,291 with a growth rate of 0.74% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Macon County is the 64th largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 33,959 and has seen a growth of 15.7% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Macon County includes 88.64% White, 4.9% other race, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (88.64%)
Other race (4.9%)
Two or more races (4.05%)
Black or African American (1.19%)
Asian (0.93%)
Native American (0.29%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 33,271 | 88.64% |
| Other race | 1,840 | 4.9% |
| Two or more races | 1,520 | 4.05% |
| Black or African American | 446 | 1.19% |
| Asian | 348 | 0.93% |
| Native American | 108 | 0.29% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Macon County's average per capita income is $39,044. Household income levels show a median of $53,298. The poverty rate stands at 14.4%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $78,238 | - |
| Families | $71,306 | $95,922 |
| Households | $53,298 | $76,654 |
| Non Families | $26,822 | $41,580 |
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