2023 ACS Census Data · Population 11,953
Macon County is a small county in Georgia with a population of 11,953. The median household income is $37,177, 43% below the national average. The poverty rate is 25.5%, median home value is $87,000, and 11.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 54% below the national average.
Population
11,953
2023 estimate
Rank #2359 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$37,177
Household
Rank #3094 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$87,000
Owner-occupied
Rank #3095 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
11.0%
Adults 25+
Rank #3136 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
45.3%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
3.1%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
6.5%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
4.4%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
39% below Georgia avg·43% below national avg
Poverty Rate
47% below Georgia avg·70% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
27% below Georgia avg·30% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$26,030
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
25.5%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
40.3%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
52% below Georgia avg·58% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
33% below Georgia avg·33% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
13% below Georgia avg·16% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
13% below Georgia avg·22% below national avg
Housing Units
5,148
Households
3,970
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.5
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$921
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
72.4%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
24 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
47% below Georgia avg·54% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
11% below Georgia avg·14% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
12.6%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
28.5%
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