Macon County, AL

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2023 Population

18,951

1.29% 1-year decline

US Senator

Tommy Tuberville

Republican Party

US Senator

Katie Britt

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

37.8

0% 1-year change

2023 Poverty Rate

22.1%

11.7% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$45,951

11.5% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$95,700

1.92% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

7,476

5.71% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Macon County, AL had a population of 19k people with a median age of 37.8 and a median household income of $45,951. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Macon County, AL declined from 19,198 to 18,951, a −1.29% decrease and its median household income grew from $41,206 to $45,951, a 11.5% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Macon County, AL are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (78.2%), White (Non-Hispanic) (16.7%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.77%), Two+ (Hispanic) (1.12%), and White (Hispanic) (0.417%).

None of the households in Macon County, AL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.2% of the residents in Macon County, AL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Macon County, AL are Tuskegee University (535 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2023, the median property value in Macon County, AL was $95,700, and the homeownership rate was 64.8%.

Most people in Macon County, AL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Macon County, AL was 2 cars per household.

Macon County, AL borders Bullock County, AL, Elmore County, AL, Lee County, AL, Montgomery County, AL, Russell County, AL, and Tallapoosa County, AL.

United States Alabama

Population & Diversity

Macon County, AL is home to a population of 19k people, from which 99.2% are citizens. As of 2023, 1.26% of Macon County, AL residents were born outside of the country (238 people).

In 2023, there were 4.68 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (14.8k people) in Macon County, AL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.16k White (Non-Hispanic) and 525 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.2%

2023 Citizenship

99.1%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 99.2% of Macon County, AL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Macon County, AL was 99.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Macon County, AL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Macon County, AL

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
14.8k ± 153
White (Non-Hispanic)
3.16k ± 22
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
525 ± 150

1.96%

Hispanic Population

372 people

1.96% of the people in Macon County, AL are hispanic (372 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Macon County, AL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Alabama.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
45,935 ± 5,238 people
Guatemala
15,043 ± 3,007 people
India
10,012 ± 2,454 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Alabama was Mexico, the natal country of 45,935 Alabama residents, followed by Guatemala with 15,043 and India with 10,012.

Foreign-Born Population

1.26%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

238 people

1.06%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

204 people

As of 2023, 1.26% of Macon County, AL residents (238 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Macon County, AL was 1.06%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Macon County, AL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
344 ± 83
Gulf War (1990s)
239 ± 94
Gulf War (2001-)
185 ± 100

Macon County, AL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.44 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Macon County, AL employs 7.48k people. The largest industries in Macon County, AL are Educational Services (1,205 people), Accommodation & Food Services (954 people), and Manufacturing (938 people), and the highest paying industries are Wholesale Trade ($79,250), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($65,000), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting ($55,042).

Males in Alabama have an average income that is 1.43 times higher than the average income of females, which is $50,264. The income inequality in Alabama (measured using the Gini index) is 0.458, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

7.48k

2023 Value

± 575

5.71%

1 Year growth

± 10.5%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Macon County, AL grew at a rate of 5.71%, from 7.07k employees to 7.48k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Macon County, AL, are Sales & Related Occupations (856 people), Production Occupations (830 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (740 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Macon County, AL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Alabama (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

7.48k

2023 Value

± 575

5.71%

1 Year growth

± 10.5%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Macon County, AL grew at a rate of 5.71%, from 7.07k employees to 7.48k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Macon County, AL, are Educational Services (1,205 people), Accommodation & Food Services (954 people), and Manufacturing (938 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Macon County, AL, though some of these residents may live in Macon County, AL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$40,159

Median earning men ± $4,537

$21,901

Median earning women ± $3,002

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Wholesale Trade ($79,250), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($63,819), and Information ($63,594).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($55,268), Public Administration ($50,398), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($48,897).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.1%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.13M people employed in Alabama. This represents a 2.1% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 11.2%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Alabama.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

21
Other Services (except Public Administration)
19
Retail Trade
11
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$126k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$47.5k
Educational Services
$15.5k
Manufacturing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Macon County, AL went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 81.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (17.7%), followed by Other (0.848%).

Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt are the senators currently representing the state of Alabama. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Alabama is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (81.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (17.7%)
Republican Party
Other (0.848%)
Other Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Macon County, AL went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 81.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (17.7%), followed by Other (0.848%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Macon County, AL for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Alabama

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Tommy Tuberville

Senator from Alabama

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Katie Britt

Senator from Alabama

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt are the senators currently representing Alabama.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Alabama over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Alabama

Alabama is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Alabama have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Macon County, AL awarded 535 degrees. The student population of Macon County, AL in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 912 male students and 1,658 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Macon County, AL are Black or African American (447 and 83.6%), followed by Unknown (51 and 9.53%), White (18 and 3.36%), and Hispanic or Latino (7 and 1.31%).

The largest universities in Macon County, AL by number of degrees awarded are Tuskegee University (535 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Macon County, AL are Registered Nursing (62 and 11.6%), Mechanical Engineering (41 and 7.66%), and General Biological Sciences (41 and 7.66%).

The median tuition cost in Macon County, AL for private four year colleges is $19,594.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Macon County, AL, the percentage of applicants admitted was 29.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 14.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 2,570 (35.5% men and 64.5% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 2,570 students enrolled in Macon County, AL, 35.5% men and 64.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 2,168 records, of which 64.3% were women and 35.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
62 degrees awarded
Mechanical Engineering
40 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
37 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Macon County, AL was Registered Nursing with 62 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Macon County, AL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Tuskegee University

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

535 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Tuskegee University with 535 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 162 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Macon County, AL, which is 0.434 times less than the 373 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 447 degrees mean that there were 8.76 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 51 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($19,594) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($3,020) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,812) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.905% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.822% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.23M), Some college (913k), and Secondary Education (625k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Macon County, AL was $95,700 in 2023, which is 0.315 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $93,900 to $95,700, a 1.92% increase. The homeownership rate in Macon County, AL is 64.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Macon County, AL have an average commute time of 23.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Macon County, AL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Macon County, AL is $45,951. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Macon County, AL was Census Tract 2316.03 with a value of $80,025, followed by Census Tract 2318 and Census Tract 2316.01, with respective values of $54,167 and $51,875.

In 2023, 15.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Macon County, AL. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 2.88%.

Housing

Property

$95,700

Median Property Value 2023

±$5,412

$4,634

Median Property Taxes

±$372

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Macon County, AL the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Macon County, AL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

64.8%

Homeownership

2023

61.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 64.8% of the housing units in Macon County, AL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 63%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Macon County, AL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 2316.03
Census Tract 2318
Census Tract 2316.01

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Macon County, AL was Census Tract 2316.03 with a value of $80,025, followed by Census Tract 2318 and Census Tract 2316.01, with respective values of $54,167 and $51,875.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Macon County, AL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$45,951

Median Household Income

± $4,468

7.15k

Number of Households

± 507

In 2023, the median household income of the 7.15k households in Macon County, AL grew to $45,951 from the previous year's value of $41,206.

The following chart displays the households in Macon County, AL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Macon County, AL is from Alabama.

0.458

2022 Wage GINI in Alabama

0.458

2021 Wage GINI in Alabama

In 2022, the income inequality in Alabama was 0.458 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0777% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Alabama was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Alabama in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Alabama across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (74.1%)
Carpooled (8.6%)
Worked At Home (7.03%)

In 2023, 74.1% of workers in Macon County, AL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.6%) and those who worked at home (7.03%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

23.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Macon County, AL have a shorter commute time (23.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.55% of the workforce in Macon County, AL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Macon County, AL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Macon County, AL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Macon County, AL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 15.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Macon County, AL. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 2.88%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

22.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Macon County, AL (3.61k out of 16.3k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Macon County, AL is Black, followed by White and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 42.9% of the children was living in poverty in Macon County, AL. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 6.1%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

90.9% of the population of Macon County, AL has health coverage, with 36.7% on employee plans, 23.1% on Medicaid, 13.9% on Medicare, 15.3% on non-group plans, and 1.83% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Macon County, AL see 2982 patients per year on average, which represents a 15.5% increase from the previous year (2581 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 3779 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 242 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 42.8% were men and 57.2% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,982 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Macon County, AL

Primary care physicians in Macon County, AL see an average of 2,982 patients per year. This represents a 15.5% increase from the previous year (2,581 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Macon County, AL in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.1% under 18 years, 27.3% between 18 and 34 years, 30.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 42.8% were men and 57.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

9.09%

Uninsured

36.7%

Employer Coverage

23.1%

Medicaid

13.9%

Medicare

15.3%

Non-Group

1.83%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Macon County, AL declined by 18.4% from 11.1% to 9.09%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Macon County, AL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was N/A in Macon County, AL.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Macon County, AL.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 47.3% in Macon County, AL.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Macon County, AL.