Macon County, NC — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
37,533
Male
18,462
49.2%
Female
19,071
50.8%
Median Age
50.1 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.1
Foreign Born
5.7%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher18.5%
High School or Higher41.5%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
8.0%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
7.5%
Married
50.7%
Macon County, NC has a population of 37,533 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 50.1 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 88.6% of the population. 18.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 5.7% of residents are foreign-born.