Macon County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Macon County is located in Georgia with a total population of 11,953. It is the 116th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Macon County is 39.9 years. This is 7% higher than the state median of 37.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Macon County is $37,177. This is 50% lower than the state median of $74,664. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 53% lower. The poverty rate stands at 25.5%. This is 89% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.5%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 8.6%. This is 68% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $87,000. Housing costs are 68% lower than the state median of $272,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Macon County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 61.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% lower than the state average of 65.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Macon County is Black or African American, making up 59.1% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 32.8%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (59.1% vs 31.0%). The Hispanic or Latino population (4.4%) is well below the state average of 10.7%. The Asian population (1.6%) is well below the state average of 4.3%.

Education

11.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 68% lower than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 76.2%.