Macon County's 2026 population is estimated at 39,291, reflecting a 0.74% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Macon County is the 64th largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 33,959 and has grown 15.7% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 49.7 years
Female: 51.3 years
Male: 48.4 years
There are 31,218 adults, (11,079 of whom are seniors) in Macon County.
Female: 19,433 (51.2%)
Male: 18,508 (48.8%)
The racial composition of Macon County includes 86.51% White, 5.55% other race, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 32,821 | 86.51% |
| Other race | 2,105 | 5.55% |
| Two or more races | 2,056 | 5.42% |
| Black or African American | 523 | 1.38% |
| Asian | 295 | 0.78% |
| Native American | 141 | 0.37% |
Macon County 's average per capita income is $41,915. Household income levels show a median of $59,061. The poverty rate stands at 11.6%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $81,766 | - |
| Families | $74,989 | $103,555 |
| Households | $59,061 | $82,980 |
| Non Families | $30,459 | $48,089 |
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