Macon County, Alabama Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 48th-largest in Alabama

The population of Macon County, Alabama is 18,951 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 48th-largest county in Alabama. The median household income is $45,951, the median home value is $95,700, and the median age is 37.8.

The population of Macon County has declined 15.6% since 2010 (21,515 → 18,159), a -1.20% annualized rate.

Macon County within Alabama · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

18,951

Population

-1.20%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$45,951

Median Income

$95,700

Median Home Value

Macon County covers 609 sq mi of land at 31.1 people per square mile.

About Macon County, AL

Macon County is a county in Alabama with a population of 18,951. It ranks #48 among counties in Alabama by population. The median age is 37.8, in line with the national median. The population is 46.0% male and 54.0% female.

The median household income in Macon County is $45,951, below the US median of $74,580. 17.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $95,700, with monthly rent averaging $709. The homeownership rate of 64.8% is close to the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Macon County reflects 20.7% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 7.0% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 23.4 minutes each way.

Macon County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Macon County had a population of 21,515 in 2010 and 18,159 in 2024, a -15.6% growth over 14 years. The peak was 21,515 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -1.17%.

18,159

Population (2024)

21,515

Population (2010)

21,515

Peak (2010)

-1.17%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	21,515	-	-	estimate
2011	21,299	-216	-1.00%	estimate
2012	20,625	-674	-3.16%	estimate
2013	20,043	-582	-2.82%	estimate
2014	19,670	-373	-1.86%	estimate
2015	19,331	-339	-1.72%	estimate
2016	19,077	-254	-1.31%	estimate
2017	18,828	-249	-1.31%	estimate
2018	18,320	-508	-2.70%	estimate
2019	18,065	-255	-1.39%	estimate
2020	19,472	+1,407	+7.79%	estimate
2021	18,917	-555	-2.85%	estimate
2022	18,561	-356	-1.88%	estimate
2023	18,347	-214	-1.15%	estimate
2024	18,159	-188	-1.02%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	17.1%
Black or African American	78.3%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.6%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

37.8

Median Age

54.0%

Female

46.0%

Male

20.6%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

4.9%

5–9

2.8%

10–14

5.2%

15–19

13.9%

20–24

11.7%

25–34

10.1%

35–44

7.5%

45–54

9.9%

55–59

6.5%

60–64

6.8%

65–74

12.5%

75–84

6.0%

85+

2.1%

Children (under 15): 12.9% · Seniors (65+): 20.6%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$45,951$-16,076 vs state
Mean household income	$61,698
Per-capita income	$24,595
Poverty rate	17.3%+6.0% vs state
Unemployment rate	5.5%
Employment-to-population	45.8%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

26.5%

Education & health care

14.5%

Manufacturing

12.5%

Finance & real estate

10.6%

Retail trade

6.6%

Public administration

6.1%

Construction

4.0%

Arts, entertainment & food

3.6%

The largest employment sector in Macon County is professional & business services, accounting for 26.5% of workers.

How residents commute

0.4%

Drive alone

6.9%

Carpool

74.1%

Public transit

7.0%

Work from home

23.4 min

Avg commute

Housing

$95,700$-99,400 vs state

Median home value

$709

Median rent

64.8%

Homeownership rate

9,664

Total housing units

74.0%

Occupied

26.0%

Vacant

35.2%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

90.9%

With health insurance

85.8%

With broadband internet

21.9%

Foreign-born

7.4%

Veterans (18+)

17.3%

With a disability

98.2%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

84.2%

High School+

20.7%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Macon County, Alabama has a population of 18,951 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 48th-largest county in Alabama. Population density is 31 people per square mile.

The population of Macon County has declined 15.6% since 2010 (21,515 → 18,159), a -1.20% annualized rate.

The median household income in Macon County, Alabama is $45,951, with mean (average) household income of $61,698 and per-capita income of $24,595. 17.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Macon County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are Black or African American (78.3%), White (17.1%), Hispanic or Latino (1.6%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Macon County, Alabama is 37.8 years. Residents are 54.0% female and 46.0% male.

The median home value in Macon County is $95,700 and median monthly rent is $709. 64.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 9,664 total housing units, 26.0% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Macon County, Alabama is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 26.5% of workers. The unemployment rate is 5.5%.

Huntsville is among the largest cities associated with Macon County, Alabama, with a population of 218,814.