Macon County's estimated 2026 population is 27,893 with a growth rate of 1.28% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Macon County is the 56th largest county in Tennessee. The 2010 population was 22,236 and has seen a growth of 25.44% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Macon County includes 90.33% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Black or African American, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
White (90.33%)
Two or more races (7.14%)
Other race (1.58%)
Black or African American (0.84%)
Native American (0.07%)
Asian (0.05%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23,300 | 90.33% |
| Two or more races | 1,841 | 7.14% |
| Other race | 407 | 1.58% |
| Black or African American | 216 | 0.84% |
| Native American | 17 | 0.07% |
| Asian | 12 | 0.05% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Macon County's average per capita income is $37,691. Household income levels show a median of $56,269. The poverty rate stands at 15.2%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $88,454 | - |
| Families | $71,834 | $86,430 |
| Households | $56,269 | $72,710 |
| Non Families | $31,108 | $39,184 |
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