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Macon County

State:
Tennessee
County Seat:
Lafayette

Macon County's estimated 2025 population is 27,951 with a growth rate of 2.12% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Macon County is the 55th largest county in Tennessee. The 2010 population was 22,236 and has seen a growth of 25.7% since that time.

27,951
Total Population
91
Population Density (mi²)
55
Population Rank (State)
579 2.12%
Annual Population Growth

Macon County Population

Macon County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

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.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White23,30090.33%
Two or more races1,8417.14%
Other race4071.58%
Black or African American2160.84%
Native American170.07%
Asian120.05%

Macon County Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

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%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$88,454-
Families$71,834$86,430
Households$56,269$72,710
Non Families$31,108$39,184

$37,691

Average Income

$56,269

Median Household Income

15.2%

Poverty Rate