Macon County, Tennessee Population 2022
Macon County, Tennessee's estimated population is 25,541 with a growth rate of 1.24% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Macon County, Tennessee is the 61st largest county in Tennessee. The 2010 Population was 22,237 and has seen a growth of 14.86% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1850 | 6,948 | 0.00% | |
| 1860 | 7,290 | 342 | 4.92% |
| 1870 | 6,633 | -657 | -9.01% |
| 1880 | 9,321 | 2,688 | 40.52% |
| 1890 | 10,878 | 1,557 | 16.70% |
| 1900 | 12,881 | 2,003 | 18.41% |
| 1910 | 14,559 | 1,678 | 13.03% |
| 1920 | 14,922 | 363 | 2.49% |
| 1930 | 13,872 | -1,050 | -7.04% |
| 1940 | 14,904 | 1,032 | 7.44% |
| 1950 | 13,599 | -1,305 | -8.76% |
| 1960 | 12,197 | -1,402 | -10.31% |
| 1970 | 12,315 | 118 | 0.97% |
| 1980 | 15,700 | 3,385 | 27.49% |
| 1990 | 15,906 | 206 | 1.31% |
| 2010 | 22,237 | 6,331 | 39.80% |
| 2011 | 22,455 | 218 | 0.98% |
| 2012 | 22,488 | 33 | 0.15% |
| 2013 | 22,637 | 149 | 0.66% |
| 2014 | 22,919 | 282 | 1.25% |
| 2015 | 23,076 | 157 | 0.69% |
| 2016 | 23,340 | 264 | 1.14% |
| 2017 | 23,905 | 565 | 2.42% |
| 2018 | 24,289 | 384 | 1.61% |
| 2019 | 24,602 | 313 | 1.29% |
| 2020 | 24,915 | 313 | 1.27% |
| 2021 | 25,228 | 313 | 1.26% |
| 2022 | 25,541 | 313 | 1.24% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22,892 | 94.56% |
| Black or African American | 240 | 0.99% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 41 | 0.17% |
| Asian | 168 | 0.69% |
| Some Other Race | 266 | 1.10% |
| Two or More Races | 601 | 2.48% |
Macon County, Tennessee Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 9,143 | 2.6 | 73.4 |
| Married | 4,956 | 3.21 | 82.1 |
| Male | 486 | 4.27 | 61.3 |
| Female | 729 | 3.13 | 35.1 |
| Non Family | 2,972 | 1.19 | 70.2 |
3.24
Average Family Size
2.6
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,413 | 8.75% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,562 | 9.68% |
| High School Graduate | 7,859 | 48.69% |
| Some College | 2,635 | 16.32% |
| Associates Degree | 1,219 | 7.55% |
| Bachelors Degree | 863 | 5.35% |
| Graduate Degree | 590 | 3.66% |
Macon County, Tennessee Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 112 | 63 | 63 |
| White | 15,190 | 12,548 | 1,389 |
| 2+ Races | 318 | 304 | 1 |
| Native American | 40 | 40 | |
| Black | 81 | 63 | |
| Hispanic | 525 | 273 | |
| Other Race | 104 | 50 |
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 56.25%.
$31,870
Average Earnings
$36,140
Average Male
$30,092
Average Female
Macon County, Tennessee Language by Age
Macon County, Tennessee Language
95.55% of Macon County, Tennessee residents speak only English, while 4.45% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.84% of the population.
Macon County, Tennessee Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 178 | 152 | 85.39% |
| Hispanic | 1,248 | 512 | 41.03% |
| Multiple | 596 | 207 | 34.73% |
| White | 21,780 | 3,195 | 14.67% |
| Other | 103 | NaN% |
16.75%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.09%
Male Poverty Rate
18.33%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Macon County, Tennessee
The race most likely to be in poverty in Macon County, Tennessee is Black, with 85.39% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Macon County, Tennessee is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.04%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.96%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.96%.
Macon County, Tennessee Marital Status
Marriage Rates
56.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.0%
Male Marriage Rate
55.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Macon County, Tennessee Married by Age and Sex
Macon County, Tennessee 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, Tennessee Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,064 | 6.11% |
| Native American | 1 | 2.44% |
| 2+ Races | 49 | 14.54% |
Macon County, Tennessee Veterans by Education
18.17%
Veteran Poverty Rate
56.18%
Veteran Disability Rate
60.3%
Labor Force Participation
57.7%
Employment Rate
4.4%
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
72.94%
Born in Macon County, Tennessee
97.56%
Native Born
2.44%
Foreign Born
1.96%
Non Citizen
0.48%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.56% of Macon County, Tennessee residents were born in the United States, with 72.94% having been born in Tennessee. 1.96% 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