Macon County, GA — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$37,177
Per Capita Income
$26,030
Poverty Rate
25.5%
SNAP Recipients
27.4%
Gini Index
0.611
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K37.7%
$25K–$50K19.6%
$50K–$75K20.1%
$75K–$100K6.7%
$100K–$150K8.9%
$150K–$200K3.5%
$200K+3.7%
The median household income in Macon County, GA is $37,177 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $26,030. 25.5% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 27.4% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.611 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).