Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN

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2024 Population
106,392
US Senator
Marsha Blackburn
Republican Party
US Senator
Bill Hagerty
Republican Party
2024 Poverty Rate
16.1%
2.22% 1-year decrease
2024 Median Household Income
$59,481
6.88% 1-year growth
2024 Median Property Value
$235,700
11.8% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
43,985
2.62% 1-year growth

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3.86% of the households in Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN 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.

98.1% of the residents in Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN are Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Hartsville (196 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2024, the median property value in Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN was $235,700, and the homeownership rate was 75.7%.

Most people in Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 33 minutes. The average car ownership in Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN is home to a population of 106k people, from which 98.1% are citizens. As of 2024, 2.44% of Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN residents were born outside of the country (2.59k people).

In 2024, there were 35.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (94k people) in Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.66k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 2.56k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN are Spanish (3,132 households), German (136 households), and French (Incl. Cajun) (116 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
50,786
Women
48.6%
53,791
Men
51.4%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 104,577 inhabitants, with 51.4% men, and 48.6% women.

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Citizenship

98.1%
2024 Citizenship
98.2%
2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 98.1% of Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN was 98.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    94k ± 411
  2. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
    2.66k ± 294
  3. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
    2.56k ± 469
5.07%
Hispanic Population
5.39k people

In 2024, there were 35.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (94k people) in Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.66k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 2.56k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

5.07% of the people in Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN are hispanic (5.39k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    881 ± 726 people
  2. Guatemala
    258 ± 394 people
  3. Iran
    156 ± 306 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN was Mexico, the natal country of 881 Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN residents, followed by Guatemala with 258 and Iran with 156.

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Foreign-Born Population

2.44%
2024 Foreign-Born Population
2.59k people
2.24%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
2.35k people

As of 2024, 2.44% of Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN residents (2.59k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN was 2.24%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    3,132 households (3.13%)
  2. German
    136 households (0.136%)
  3. French (Incl. Cajun)
    116 households (0.116%)

3.86% of the households in Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22.3%. 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.

In 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN was Spanish. 3.13% of the households in Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    2,028 ± 269
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    1,181 ± 303
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    976 ± 264

Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.72 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN employs 44k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN were Construction (3,654 people), Motor vehicles & motor vehicle equipment manufacturing (2,968 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,707 people), and the highest paying industries were Other personal services ($137,120), Architectural, engineering & related services ($110,820), and Nondepository credit & related activities ($108,136).

Males in Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN have an average income that is 1.23 times higher than the average income of females, which is $47,877. The income inequality in Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN (measured using the Gini index) is 0.398, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
20,414
Women
46.4%
23,571
Men
53.6%

The workforce of Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN in 2023 was 43,985 people, with 46.4% woman, and 53.6% men.

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Occupations

44k
2023 Value
2.62%
1 Year growth
± 2.62%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN grew at a rate of 2.62%, from 42.9k employees to 44k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,396 people), Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (1,247 people), and Miscellaneous production workers, including semiconductor processors (1,059 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

44k
2023 Value
2.62%
1 Year growth
± 2.62%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN grew at a rate of 2.62%, from 42.9k employees to 44k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN, are Construction (3,654 people), Motor vehicles & motor vehicle equipment manufacturing (2,968 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,707 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN, though some of these residents may live in Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$47,887
Median earning men ± $1,563
$35,676
Median earning women ± $1,212

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Information ($68,242), Public Administration ($57,375), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($55,724).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Construction ($53,828), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($47,551), and Public Administration ($45,768).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.51%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.98M people employed in Kentucky. This represents a 2.51% 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 14.4%.

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Tennessee went to Donald J. Trump with 64.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (34.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.703%).

Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty are the senators currently representing the state of Tennessee. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Tennessee is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

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2024 Election Results
  1. Donald J. Trump (64.2%)
    Republican Party
  2. Kamala Harris (34.5%)
    Democratic Party
  3. Robert Kennedy (0.703%)
    Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Tennessee went to Donald J. Trump with 64.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (34.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.703%).

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Senator Elections

US Senators from Tennessee

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Marsha Blackburn
Senator from Tennessee1
Assumed office on January 3, 2019
Bill Hagerty
Senator from Tennessee2
Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty are the senators currently representing Tennessee.

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

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Education

In 2023, universities in Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN awarded 196 degrees. The student population of Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN in 2023 is skewed towards men, with 449 male students and 252 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN are White (162 and 83.5%), Hispanic or Latino (11 and 5.67%), Unknown (8 and 4.12%), and Two or More Races (6 and 3.09%).

The largest universities in Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN by number of degrees awarded are Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Hartsville (196 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN are Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (44 and 22.4%), Welding Technology (32 and 16.3%), and Computer Support Specialist (26 and 13.3%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2023 there were 701 students enrolled in Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN, 64.1% men and 35.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 522 records, of which 35.6% were women and 64.4% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. Welding Technology
    29 degrees awarded
  2. Industrial Mechanics & Maintenance Technology
    18 degrees awarded
  3. Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
    44 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN was Welding Technology with 29 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Hartsville
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
196 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Hartsville with 196 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2023, 134 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN, which is 2.16 times more than the 62 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 162 degrees mean that there were 14.7 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 11 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2023, 0.779% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.573% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (36.2k), Secondary Education (15.5k), and Some college (15.4k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN was $235,700 in 2024, which is 0.708 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $210,800 to $235,700, a 11.8% increase. The homeownership rate in Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN is 75.7%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN have an average commute time of 33 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$235,700
Median Property Value 2024
±$6,602
$30,490
Median Property Taxes
±$1,220

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Rent vs Own

75.7%
Homeownership
2024
69.2%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2024

In 2024, 75.7% of the housing units in Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 74.3%.

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Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$59,481
Median Household Income
± $1,843
40.3k
Number of Households
± 1,520

In 2024, the median household income of the 40.3k households in Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN grew to $59,481 from the previous year's value of $55,650.

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Wage Distribution

0.398
2023 Wage GINI in Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN
0.401
2022 Wage GINI in Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN

In 2023, the income inequality in Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN was 0.398 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.756% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024
  1. Drove Alone (79.9%)
  2. Carpooled (10.9%)
  3. Worked At Home (7.33%)

In 2024, 79.9% of workers in Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.9%) and those who worked at home (7.33%).

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Commute Time

33 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN have a longer commute time (33 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 4.53% of the workforce in Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN have 2 cars.

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

16.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN (16.5k out of 103k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Males 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

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Health

91.4% of the population of Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN has health coverage, with 43.8% on employee plans, 20.3% on Medicaid, 13.3% on Medicare, 12.7% on non-group plans, and 1.32% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Kentucky see 1,601 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,601 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1502 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 320 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.2% were men and 49.8% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,601 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Kentucky

Primary care physicians in Kentucky see an average of 1,601 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,601 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.5% under 18 years, 20.4% between 18 and 34 years, 38.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.2% were men and 49.8% were women.

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Uninsured People

8.56%
Uninsured
43.8%
Employer Coverage
20.3%
Medicaid
13.3%
Medicare
12.7%
Non-Group
1.32%
Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN declined by 7.73% from 9.27% to 8.56%.

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