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Macon County, Tennessee Population 2021
Macon County, Tennessee's estimated population is 25,228 with a growth rate of 1.26% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Macon County, Tennessee is the 61st largest county inTennessee. The 2010 Population was 22,237 and has seen a growth of 13.45% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 25,228 | 313 | 1.26% |
| 2020 | 24,915 | 313 | 1.27% |
| 2019 | 24,602 | 313 | 1.29% |
| 2018 | 24,289 | 384 | 1.61% |
| 2017 | 23,905 | 565 | 2.42% |
| 2016 | 23,340 | 264 | 1.14% |
| 2015 | 23,076 | 157 | 0.69% |
| 2014 | 22,919 | 282 | 1.25% |
| 2013 | 22,637 | 149 | 0.66% |
| 2012 | 22,488 | 33 | 0.15% |
| 2011 | 22,455 | 218 | 0.98% |
| 2010 | 22,237 | 6,331 | 39.80% |
| 1990 | 15,906 | 206 | 1.31% |
| 1980 | 15,700 | 3,385 | 27.49% |
| 1970 | 12,315 | 118 | 0.97% |
| 1960 | 12,197 | -1,402 | -10.31% |
| 1950 | 13,599 | -1,305 | -8.76% |
| 1940 | 14,904 | 1,032 | 7.44% |
| 1930 | 13,872 | -1,050 | -7.04% |
| 1920 | 14,922 | 363 | 2.49% |
| 1910 | 14,559 | 1,678 | 13.03% |
| 1900 | 12,881 | 2,003 | 18.41% |
| 1890 | 10,878 | 1,557 | 16.70% |
| 1880 | 9,321 | 2,688 | 40.52% |
| 1870 | 6,633 | -657 | -9.01% |
| 1860 | 7,290 | 342 | 4.92% |
| 1850 | 6,948 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
1.26% (313)
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State
Founded
1842
County Seat
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
22,237
Growth Since 2010
13.45% (2,991)
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22,796 | 95.61% |
| Two or More Races | 471 | 1.98% |
| Some Other Race | 279 | 1.17% |
| Asian | 113 | 0.47% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 102 | 0.43% |
| Black or African American | 44 | 0.18% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 37 | 0.16% |
Macon County, Tennessee Population Pyramid $2021
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| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 9,170 | 2.56 | 74.4 |
| Married | 5,041 | 3.18 | 83.2 |
| Non Family | 2,955 | 1.17 | 66.9 |
| Female | 770 | 3.03 | 47.5 |
| Male | 404 | 4.12 | 70.5 |
3.16
Average Family Size
2.56
Average Household Size
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,584 | 9.88% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,576 | 9.83% |
| High School Graduate | 7,321 | 45.66% |
| Some College | 2,874 | 17.93% |
| Associates Degree | 1,019 | 6.36% |
| Bachelors Degree | 937 | 5.84% |
| Graduate Degree | 721 | 4.50% |
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Macon County, Tennessee Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 15,025 | 12,276 | 1,612 |
| Hispanic | 562 | 206 | |
| 2+ Races | 231 | 211 | |
| Other Race | 135 | 74 | |
| Native American | 96 | 96 | |
| Asian | 74 | 46 | 46 |
| Black | 44 | 37 |
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 62.16%.
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$31,331
Average Earnings
$36,491
Average Male
$26,792
Average Female
Macon County, Tennessee Language by Age
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Macon County, Tennessee Language
96.12% of Macon County, Tennessee residents speak only English, while 3.88% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.42% of the population.
Macon County, Tennessee Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 21,543 | 3,404 | 15.80% |
| Hispanic | 1,226 | 516 | 42.09% |
| Multiple | 471 | 193 | 40.98% |
| Other | 279 | 106 | 37.99% |
17.30%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.42%
Male Poverty Rate
18.13%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Macon County, Tennessee
The race most likely to be in poverty in Macon County, Tennessee is Hispanic, with 42.09% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Macon County, Tennessee is White, with 15.80% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.15%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.18%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.09%.
Macon County, Tennessee Marital Status
Marriage Rates
58.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
59.1%
Male Marriage Rate
57.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Macon County, Tennessee Married by Age and Sex
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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
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,134 | 6.54% |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 1.59% |
Macon County, Tennessee Veterans by Education
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18.57%
Veteran Poverty Rate
55.34%
Veteran Disability Rate
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58.7%
Labor Force Participation
56.9%
Employment Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
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Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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73.26%
Born in Macon County, Tennessee
97.56%
Native Born
2.44%
Foreign Born
1.98%
Non Citizen
0.45%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.56% of Macon County, Tennessee residents were born in the United States, with 73.26% having been born in Tennessee. 1.98% 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