County · Alabama
Macon County, Alabama
Macon County, Alabama. Macon County had 18,132 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 7.2% since 2020, while Alabama grew 3.3%. It holds 4 places (4 cities, villages and boroughs) and 12 census tracts. GEOID 01087.
Macon County is one of the 2 counties of the Auburn-Opelika, AL metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
18,132
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 19,532 · ACS 2020-2024: 18,691
Median household income
$43,707
±$4,041 (90% margin)
Alabama: $63,999
Median home value
$102,000
±$9,025 (90% margin)
Alabama: $209,900
Median gross rent
$734
±$52 (90% margin)
Alabama: $1,007
How many people live in Macon County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 19,532 residents in Macon County. The Census Bureau estimates 18,132 for July 1, 2025, down 7.2% since 2020, while Alabama grew 3.3%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 18,691 over 609 square miles of land.
| Measure | Macon County | Alabama | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 18,691 | 5,086,768 | −17 |
| Households | 7,237±245 | 1,997,247 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.22±0.07 | 2.48 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 9,653±70 | 2,337,265 | −643 |
Macon County's population since 2000
From 24,105 in 2000 to 18,132 in 2025: down 24.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Macon County?
Macon County holds 4 places: 4 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Tuskegee with 8,644 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Macon County?
The median resident of Macon County is 37.4 years old; 15.4% are under 18 and 21.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 77.5%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 16.8%. 1.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Macon County | Alabama | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.4±0.9 | 39.3 | −1.2 |
| Under 18 years | 15.4%±0.5 pts | 22.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 21.2%±0.2 pts | 17.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.2% | 5.6% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 16.8%±0.2 pts | 63.4% | +0.9 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 77.5%±0.9 pts | 25.6% | −5.0 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.2 pts | 1.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.1%±0.8 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.5%±0.5 pts | 4.0% | +0.9 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.2%±0.7 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.2%±1.1 pts | 7.7% | – |
| With a disability | 17.3%±2.2 pts | 16.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.4%±1.9 pts | 9.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 84.6%±2.5 pts | 88.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 21.1%±2.5 pts | 28.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.9%±1.8 pts | 11.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.6%±0.8 pts | 2.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Macon County earn?
Half of Macon County's 7,237 households earn less than $43,707 a year (±$4,041), against $63,999 in Alabama. In 2015-2019 it was $41,068 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 24.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Macon County | Alabama | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $43,707±$4,041 | $63,999 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $63,220±$5,003 | $88,898 | – |
| Per capita income | $26,341±$1,868 | $36,087 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 24.3%±4.3 pts | 15.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 40.7%±8.9 pts | 21.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 24.1%±2.8 pts | 13.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 79.1%±3.1 pts | 87.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Macon County?
Owners occupy 61.5% of Macon County's occupied homes and renters 38.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $102,000 by its owner (±$9,025). The median renter pays $734 a month including utilities, and 45.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Macon County | Alabama | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $102,000±$9,025 | $209,900 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $734±$52 | $1,007 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 45.1%±6.1 pts | 39.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,127±$91 | $1,433 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 61.5%±3.1 pts | 70.2% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 9,653±70 | 2,337,265 | −643 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.9%±1.7 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.6%±2.7 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 63.4%±3.0 pts | 69.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 17.2%±2.1 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.3%±0.7 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.3%±1.1 pts | 4.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Macon County building?
Builders took permits for 6 new housing units across Macon County in 2025 (6 single-family), 0.3 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Macon County get to work?
69.7% of Macon County's workers drive alone and 7.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 8.3%.
| Measure | Macon County | Alabama | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 51.2%±2.5 pts | 58.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 8.3%±2.8 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 69.7%±3.7 pts | 80.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.2%±3.0 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 8.7%±3.1 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.6%±2.5 pts | 8.8% | +6.1 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.7 min±1.7 | 25.5 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Macon County's census tracts?
Macon County is divided into 12 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $26,750 (Tract 2316.02) to $76,699 (Tract 2316.03).
| Tract 231401087231400 | 1,013±246 | $35,500 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 231501087231500 | 2,541±529 | $46,563 |
| Tract 2316.0101087231601 | 1,155±213 | $54,000 |
| Tract 2316.0201087231602 | 1,509±274 | $26,750 |
| Tract 2316.0301087231603 | 1,196±299 | $76,699 |
| Tract 231701087231700 | 2,832±200 | not published |
| Tract 231801087231800 | 1,044±227 | $46,932 |
| Tract 231901087231900 | 1,462±343 | $35,000 |
| Tract 232001087232000 | 1,142±231 | $51,525 |
| Tract 232101087232100 | 1,371±246 | $40,000 |
| Tract 232201087232200 | 1,866±346 | $52,530 |
| Tract 232301087232300 | 1,560±225 | $41,833 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Macon County compare with Alabama's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 49th of 67 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 62nd of 67 |
| Residents per square mile | 44th of 67 |
| Median household income | 57th of 67 |
| Median home value | 59th of 67 |
| Median gross rent | 44th of 67 |
| Poverty rate | 10th of 67 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21st of 67 |
| Median age | 62nd of 67 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Macon County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.