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Population Review

Macon County, NC — Population & Demographics

Macon County, NC has a population of 37,533. The median household income is $53,298 and the median age is 50.1.

37,533

Population

$53,298

Median Income

$229,000

Median Home Value

50.1

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White88.6%
Black or African American1.2%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.1%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$53,298

Median Household Income

$35,682

Per Capita Income

8.7%

Poverty Rate

1.6%

Unemployment

Housing

$229,000

Median Home Value

$791

Median Rent

76.3%

Homeownership

Education

90.0%

High School+

24.6%

Bachelor's+

Frequently Asked Questions

Macon County, NC has a population of 37,533 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Macon County, NC is $53,298.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.