Population 11,864 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Macon County
Household size in Macon County
| Period | Macon County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.67 | 2.70 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.66 | 2.77 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.36 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.45 | 2.73 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.22 | +0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Macon County run small, averaging 2.45 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size has dropped from 2.67 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the southeast.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Macon County
| Period | Macon County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.6 | 36.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.4 | 36.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.6 | 38.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.6 | 38.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.0 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Macon County is 41.6 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 37.6, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the southeast and oldest in the northeast.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Macon County
| Period | Macon County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.9% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.7% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.7% | 13.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 15.5% | 13.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Macon County: 15.5% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Macon County has a higher share of single-parent households than most Georgia counties.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Macon County
Renters in Macon County
| Period | Macon County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.1% | 32.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 34.7% | 35.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 36.0% | 36.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 34.6% | 34.3% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting in Macon County is about as common as it is nationally: 34.6% of households rent, against 34.8%. Among homeowners, 74.0% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 0.5 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Macon County
| Period | Macon County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.0% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 25.2% | 13.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 23.1% | 11.6% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.4% | 10.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.6 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Macon County: 17.4% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 3.6 points, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Macon County
| Period | Macon County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1978 | 1985 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1978 | 1987 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1981 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1981 | 1991 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +6 | +6 |
Homes in Macon County are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1981, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are older than in Georgia as a whole, where the median home dates to 1991. The median year built has moved up from 1978 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the center has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Macon County
| Period | Macon County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $410 | $910 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $575 | $977 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $571 | $1,112 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $632 | $1,520 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$222 | +$609 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Macon County costs $632 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $222 a month from 2006–10, a 54% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 35.6% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northeast; the highest are in the center.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Macon County
Bachelor's degrees in Macon County
| Period | Macon County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.4% | 28.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.3% | 28.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 9.3% | 31.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.8% | 35.1% | 35.6% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Macon County: 10.8% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has edged down 0.5 points, even as the national share rose. Few Georgia counties have a lower share of college graduates: only 11 of 159.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Macon County
| Period | Macon County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 68.3% | 84.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 70.8% | 85.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 73.6% | 87.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 76.6% | 89.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.3 pts | +5.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly a quarter of adults in Macon County never finished high school, well above the national share: only 76.6% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 8.3 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only six of Georgia's 159 counties have a lower share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Macon County
| Period | Macon County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.2% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 18.4% | 10.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.8% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.9% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | −3.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Macon County: 9.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Of Georgia's 159 counties, only five have higher unemployment. Unemployment has risen 1.7 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Macon County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macon County | 2.45 | 41.6 | 15.5% | 34.6% | 17.4% | 1981 | $632 | 10.8% | 76.6% | 9.9% |
| Schley County | 2.75 | 41.3 | 9.3% | 20.0% | 13.1% | 1989 | $805 | 22.1% | 86.6% | 8.1% |
| Marion County | 2.54 | 42.4 | 12.0% | 21.1% | 16.0% | 1994 | $752 | 17.5% | 77.9% | 4.4% |
| Pulaski County | 2.41 | 45.4 | 16.2% | 29.2% | 21.0% | 1987 | $906 | 15.3% | 83.7% | 3.4% |
| Bleckley County | 2.45 | 40.7 | 15.3% | 27.1% | 18.2% | 1984 | $845 | 22.5% | 86.9% | 7.3% |
| Chattahoochee County | 2.45 | 30.0 | 14.8% | 60.7% | 36.6% | 1972 | $1,321 | 31.7% | 97.3% | 7.7% |
| Dodge County | 2.73 | 43.0 | 15.5% | 29.4% | 20.4% | 1982 | $673 | 17.3% | 84.8% | 5.7% |
| Muscogee County | 2.49 | 36.8 | 16.4% | 49.2% | 11.6% | 1979 | $1,243 | 29.9% | 88.8% | 6.4% |
| Russell County | 2.51 | 38.9 | 13.9% | 38.7% | 13.1% | 1988 | $1,122 | 17.7% | 87.4% | 6.2% |
| Treutlen County | 2.69 | 38.5 | 15.5% | 34.7% | 17.4% | 1987 | $763 | 10.3% | 74.3% | 6.3% |
| Macon County | 2.30 | 39.9 | 21.6% | 38.5% | 27.4% | 1980 | $764 | 21.8% | 86.6% | 8.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Macon County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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