Macon County, North Carolina's estimated 2024 population is 38,855 with a growth rate of 1.15% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Macon County, North Carolina is the 64th largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 33,959 and has seen a growth of 14.42% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 41,070 | 443 | 1.09% |
| 2028 | 40,627 | 443 | 1.1% |
| 2027 | 40,184 | 443 | 1.11% |
| 2026 | 39,741 | 443 | 1.13% |
| 2025 | 39,298 | 443 | 1.14% |
| 2024 | 38,855 | 443 | 1.15% |
| 2023 | 38,412 | 443 | 1.17% |
| 2022 | 37,969 | 499 | 1.33% |
| 2021 | 37,470 | 372 | 1% |
| 2020 | 37,098 | 1,369 | 3.83% |
| 2019 | 35,729 | 503 | 1.43% |
| 2018 | 35,226 | 616 | 1.78% |
| 2017 | 34,610 | 311 | 0.91% |
| 2016 | 34,299 | 182 | 0.53% |
| 2015 | 34,117 | 268 | 0.79% |
| 2014 | 33,849 | 93 | 0.28% |
| 2013 | 33,756 | -60 | -0.18% |
| 2012 | 33,816 | -73 | -0.22% |
| 2011 | 33,889 | -70 | -0.21% |
| 2010 | 33,959 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 23,499 | 3,321 | 16.46% |
| 1980 | 20,178 | 4,390 | 27.81% |
| 1970 | 15,788 | 853 | 5.71% |
| 1960 | 14,935 | -1,239 | -7.66% |
| 1950 | 16,174 | 294 | 1.85% |
| 1940 | 15,880 | 2,208 | 16.15% |
| 1930 | 13,672 | 785 | 6.09% |
| 1920 | 12,887 | 696 | 5.71% |
| 1910 | 12,191 | 87 | 0.72% |
| 1900 | 12,104 | 2,002 | 19.82% |
| 1890 | 10,102 | 2,038 | 25.27% |
| 1880 | 8,064 | 1,449 | 21.9% |
| 1870 | 6,615 | 611 | 10.18% |
| 1860 | 6,004 | -385 | -6.03% |
| 1850 | 6,389 | 1,520 | 31.22% |
| 1840 | 4,869 | -464 | -8.7% |
| 1830 | 5,333 | -35,737 | -87.01% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 33,271 | 88.64% |
| Other race | 1,840 | 4.9% |
| Two or more races | 1,520 | 4.05% |
| Black or African American | 446 | 1.19% |
| Asian | 348 | 0.93% |
| Native American | 108 | 0.29% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 18,090 | 2.06 | 76.3 | 23.7 |
| Married | 9,014 | 2.6 | 87.3 | 12.7 |
| Non Family | 6,852 | 1.13 | 65.4 | 34.6 |
| Female | 1,469 | 2.98 | 70.8 | 29.2 |
| Male | 755 | 2.2 | 56.2 | 43.8 |
2.56
Average Family Size
2.06
Average Household Size
76.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,757 | 6.23% |
| Associates Degree | 3,066 | 10.87% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,436 | 15.72% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,494 | 8.84% |
| High School Graduate | 8,638 | 30.62% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,054 | 3.74% |
| Some College | 6,769 | 23.99% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 25,320 | 23,401 | 6,294 |
| Hispanic | 1,658 | 875 | 276 |
| 2+ Races | 831 | 664 | 232 |
| Other Race | 607 | 171 | 11 |
| Black | 372 | 315 | 50 |
| Asian | 315 | 284 | 154 |
| Native American | 79 | 75 | 34 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 94.94%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 48.89%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $56,478 | $64,844 | $50,083 |
| Graduate Degree | $76,458 | $96,599 | $53,563 |
| High School Graduate | $35,431 | $40,926 | $28,520 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $30,579 | $35,784 | $21,786 |
| Overall | $39,044 | $42,500 | $33,664 |
| Some College | $37,519 | $40,938 | $32,513 |
$39,044
Average Earnings
$42,500
Average Male
$33,664
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.54% of Macon County, North Carolina residents speak only English, while 8.46% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.13% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 31,806 | 4,106 | 12.91% |
| Hispanic | 3,590 | 878 | 24.46% |
| Multiple | 1,519 | 502 | 33.05% |
| Other | 1,806 | 465 | 25.75% |
| Black | 428 | 73 | 17.06% |
| Native | 108 | 47 | 43.52% |
14.4%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.14%
Male Poverty Rate
16.57%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Macon County, North Carolina is Native, with 43.52% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Macon County, North Carolina is White, with 12.91% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.84%. Among those working part-time, it was 20%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.7%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 34.62% |
| High School | 15.71% |
| Some College | 10.29% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.5% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 76.04% |
| Male Unemployed | 41.22% |
| Male Employed | 6.98% |
| Female Employed | 6.29% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $71,306 | $95,922 |
| Households | $53,298 | $76,654 |
| Married Families | $78,238 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,822 | $41,580 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
57.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
61.8%
Male Marriage Rate
54.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
2,994
Number of Veterans
2,756
Male Veterans
238
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 1,396 |
| First Gulf War | 372 |
| Second Gulf War | 221 |
| Korea | 155 |
| World War II | 47 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 1,125 |
| 65 to 74 | 993 |
| 55 to 64 | 690 |
| 35 to 54 | 109 |
| 18 to 34 | 77 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,852 | 10.22% |
| 2+ Races | 89 | 8.36% |
| Native American | 34 | 34.69% |
| Hispanic | 30 | 1.44% |
| Asian | 12 | 3.46% |
| Black | 7 | 1.63% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
14.52%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.98%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.3%
Labor Force Participation
51.6%
Employment Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
43.75%
Born in Macon County, North Carolina
94.3%
Native Born
5.7%
Foreign Born
3.19%
Non Citizen
2.5%
Naturalized
94.3% of Macon County, North Carolina residents were born in the United States, with 43.75% having been born in North Carolina. 3.19% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.