Macon County, AL

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2019 Population

18,708

1.82% 1-year decline

US Senator

Richard Shelby

Republican Party

US Senator

Tommy Tuberville

Republican Party

2019 Median Age

38.6

1.58% 1-year increase

2019 Poverty Rate

24.4%

5.27% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$33,370

4.04% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$80,800

1.64% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

7,064

3.09% 1-year decline

About

In 2019, Macon County, AL had a population of 18.7k people with a median age of 38.6 and a median household income of $33,370. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Macon County, AL declined from 19,054 to 18,708, a −1.82% decrease and its median household income grew from $32,074 to $33,370, a 4.04% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Macon County, AL are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (82.5%), White (Non-Hispanic) (15.9%), Black or African American (Hispanic) (0.631%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (0.476%), and White (Hispanic) (0.182%). 0% of the households in Macon County, AL speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

99.7% of the residents in Macon County, AL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Macon County, AL are Tuskegee University (560 degrees awarded in 2019).

In 2019, the median property value in Macon County, AL was $80,800, and the homeownership rate was 65.5%. Most people in Macon County, AL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.6 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

Diversity

Macon County, AL is home to a population of 18.7k people, from which 99.7% are citizens. As of 2019, 0.604% of Macon County, AL residents were born outside of the country (113 people).

In 2019, there were 5.21 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (15.4k people) in Macon County, AL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.97k White (Non-Hispanic) and 118 Black or African American (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Macon County, AL

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
15.4k ± 147
White (Non-Hispanic)
2.97k ± 19
Black or African American (Hispanic)
118 ± 127

0.812%

Hispanic Population

152 people

0.812% of the people in Macon County, AL are hispanic (152 people).

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

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

0.604%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

113 people

1.05%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

201 people

As of 2019, 0.604% of Macon County, AL residents (113 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Macon County, AL was 1.05%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.5

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 35.9

In 2019, the median age of all people in Macon County, AL was 38.6. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 39, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 58. But people in Macon County, AL are getting getting older. In 2018, the average age of all Macon County, AL residents was 38.

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Mexico
48,648 ± 5,388 people
Guatemala
13,164 ± 2,813 people
India
9,844 ± 2,433 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Alabama was Mexico, the natal country of 48,648 Alabama residents, followed by Guatemala with 13,164 and India with 9,844.

Citizenship

99.7%

2019 Citizenship

99.4%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 99.7% of Macon County, AL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Macon County, AL was 99.4%, 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.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
574 ± 107
Gulf War (2001-)
261 ± 101
Gulf War (1990s)
112 ± 48

Macon County, AL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.2 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Alabama. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

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This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Alabama, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Alabama.

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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Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Alabama.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Alabama. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Alabama across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Macon County, AL is $33,370. In 2019, the tract with the highest median household income in Macon County, AL was Census Tract 2316.01 with a value of $56,719, followed by Census Tract 2316.03 and Census Tract 2314, with respective values of $50,000 and $39,875.

Males in Alabama have an average income that is 1.44 times higher than the average income of females, which is $43,012. The income inequality in Alabama (measured using the Gini index) is 0.459, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Macon County, AL employs 7.06k people. The largest industries in Macon County, AL are Educational Services (1,496 people), Manufacturing (1,011 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (851 people), and the highest paying industries are Transportation & Warehousing ($50,139), Finance & Insurance ($48,056), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($46,875).

Wages

Median Household Income

$33,370

2019 value

± $3,502

4.04%

1 Year Growth

± 12.4%

Households in Macon County, AL have a median annual income of $33,370, which is less than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $32,074 in 2018, which represents a 4.04% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Macon County, AL compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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

$61,746

Average Male Salary in Alabama

± $1,542

$43,012

Average Female Salary in Alabama

± $1,077

In 2019, full-time male employees in Alabama made 1.44 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Alabama by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Alabama

Asian
$59,683 ± $10,574
White
$50,914 ± $1,134
American Indian
$44,130 ± $8,792

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Alabama workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.17 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Alabama.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Alabama by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

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

0.459

2019 Wage GINI in Alabama

0.46

2018 Wage GINI in Alabama

In 2019, the income inequality in Alabama was 0.459 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.143% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more 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.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 2316.01
Census Tract 2316.03
Census Tract 2314

In 2019, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Macon County, AL was Census Tract 2316.01 with a value of $56,719, followed by Census Tract 2316.03 and Census Tract 2314, with respective values of $50,000 and $39,875.

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

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

24.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Macon County, AL (4k out of 16.4k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 45 - 54 and then Males 6 - 11.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

Black
3,534 ± 341
White
428 ± 120
Two Or More
21 ± 98

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.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

7.06k

2019 Value

± 470

−3.09%

1 Year decline

± 9.43%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Macon County, AL declined at a rate of −3.09%, from 7.29k employees to 7.06k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Macon County, AL, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (908 people), Production Occupations (814 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (604 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Macon County, AL.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Macon County, AL, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (908 people), Production Occupations (814 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (604 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Macon County, AL has an unusually high number of residents working as Production Occupations (2.03 times higher than expected), Life, Physical, & Social Science Occupations (1.9 times), and Fire Fighting & Prevention, & Other Protective Service Workers Including Supervisors (1.57 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Macon County, AL, by median earnings, are Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($56,625), Management Occupations ($51,071), and Health Technologists & Technicians ($46,146).

Industries

Employment by Industries

7.06k

2019 Value

± 470

−3.09%

1 Year decline

± 9.43%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Macon County, AL declined at a rate of −3.09%, from 7.29k employees to 7.06k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Macon County, AL, are Educational Services (1,496 people), Manufacturing (1,011 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (851 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.

Most Common

The most common industries in Macon County, AL, by number of employees, are Educational Services (1,496 people), Manufacturing (1,011 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (851 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Macon County, AL has an unusually high number of Utilities (2.41 times higher than expected), Educational Services (2.28 times), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction (1.69 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Macon County, AL, by median earnings, are Transportation & Warehousing ($50,139), Finance & Insurance ($48,056), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($46,875).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Alabama to other states, or from other states to Alabama.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2018, the top outbound Alabama product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $52.4B, followed by Mixed freight ($29.3B) and Coal-n.e.c. ($21.2B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Alabama products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Alabama.

$280B

2018 Value in Alabama

$481B

Projected 2045 Value in Alabama

71.8% growth

In 2018, total outbound Alabama trade was $280B. This is expected to increase 71.8% to $481B by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Alabama trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Alabama to other states, or from other states to Alabama.

Most Common Trade Partners

Georgia
$31.8B
Florida
$17.8B
Tennessee
$14.7B

In 2018, the top outbound Alabama domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Georgia with $31.8B, followed by Florida with $17.8B and Tennessee and $14.7B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Alabama shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Macon County, AL went to Hillary Rodham Clinton with 82.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (15.7%), followed by Other (1.56%). The most partisan county was Winston County, AL with 89.5% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

Richard Shelby and Tommy Tuberville 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 Popular Vote Over Time

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

2016 Election Results

Hillary Rodham Clinton (82.8%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (15.7%)
Republican Party
Other (1.56%)
Other Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Alabama went to Hillary Rodham Clinton with 82.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (15.7%), followed by Other (1.56%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Alabama for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Alabama.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

Hillary Rodham Clinton

Popular Vote for Macon County, AL

82.8% for the Democratic Party

Most Partisan Counties in Alabama

Winston County, AL
89.5% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Blount County, AL
89.3% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Cleburne County, AL
87.4% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in Alabama was Winston County, AL with 89.5% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Alabama colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Alabama

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Alabama.

Richard Shelby

Senator from Alabama

Assumed office on January 3, 1987

Tommy Tuberville

Senator from Alabama

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Richard Shelby and Tommy Tuberville 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 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 2019, universities in Macon County, AL awarded 560 degrees. The student population of Macon County, AL is skewed towards women, with 1,021 male students and 1,855 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Macon County, AL are Black or African American (400 and 71.4%), followed by Unknown (141 and 25.2%), White (11 and 1.96%), and Hispanic or Latino (3 and 0.536%).

The largest universities in Macon County, AL by number of degrees awarded are Tuskegee University (560 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Macon County, AL are Mechanical Engineering (52 and 9.29%), Veterinary Medicine (49 and 8.75%), and General Animal Sciences (45 and 8.04%).

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

Concentrations

Most Common

General Animal Sciences
29 degree-majorss awarded
Mechanical Engineering
49 degree-majorss awarded
General Biological Sciences
38 degree-majorss awarded

In 2019, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Macon County, AL was General Animal Sciences with 29 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

Tuskegee University

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

560 degrees awarded

$19,594

Median Private

In 2019, the Macon County, AL institution with the largest number of graduating students was Tuskegee University with 560 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

202

Degrees Awarded to Men

358

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2019, 202 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Macon County, AL, which is 0.564 times less than the 358 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the institutions in Macon County, AL by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

Black or African American
400 degrees awarded
Unknown
141 degrees awarded
White
11 degrees awarded

In 2019 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Macon County, AL was Black or African American students. These 400 degrees mean that there were 2.84 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 141 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Macon County, AL was $80,800 in 2019, which is 0.336 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $79,500 to $80,800, a 1.64% increase. The homeownership rate in Macon County, AL is 65.5%, which is higher than the national average of 64.1%. People in Macon County, AL have an average commute time of 23.6 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.

Housing

Property Value

$80,800

2019 Median

± $3,383

$79,500

2018 Median

± $3,942

In 2019, the median property value in Macon County, AL grew to to $80,800 from the previous year's value of $79,500.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Macon County, AL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Macon County, AL the largest share of households have a property value in the $80k - $90k range.

Household Income

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

$33,370

Median Household Income

± $3,502

7.47k

Number of Households

± 463

In 2019, the median household income of the 7.47k households in Macon County, AL grew to $33,370 from the previous year's value of $32,074.

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.

Property Taxes

< $800

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Macon County, AL 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.

Rent vs Own

65.5%

2019 Homeownership

65.7%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 65.5% of the housing units in Macon County, AL were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 65.7%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Macon County, AL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

23.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Macon County, AL have a shorter commute time (23.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 1.33% 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.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (84.9%)
Carpooled (6.85%)
Walked (5.83%)

In 2019, 84.9% of workers in Macon County, AL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (6.85%) and those who walked to work (5.83%).

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.

Transportation

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, followed by false.

Health

92.5% of the population of Macon County, AL has health coverage, with 38.5% on employee plans, 21.6% on Medicaid, 13.7% on Medicare, 16.8% on non-group plans, and 1.82% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Alabama was $7,281 in 2014. This is a 4.07% increase from the previous year ($6,996).

Primary care physicians in Macon County, AL see 2634 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.68% decrease from the previous year (2679 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 3614 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 241 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Bullock County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (29.5%). Additionally, Macon County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (50.9%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,634 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Macon County, AL

Primary care physicians in Macon County, AL see an average of 2,634 patients per year. This represents a 1.68% decrease from the previous year (2,679 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.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Alabama.

$7,281

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Alabama

$3,641

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$5,042

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$10,267

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Alabama (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4.07%, from $6,996 to $7,281.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

7.51%

Uninsured

38.5%

Employer Coverage

21.6%

Medicaid

13.7%

Medicare

16.8%

Non-Group

1.82%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Macon County, AL declined by 7.19% from 8.09% to 7.51%.

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.