Macon County, North Carolina
Macon County is home to 37,941 people. 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line, below the North Carolina rate (13.0%). The median household income is $59,061.
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| Measure | Value | North Carolina | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 37,941 | 10,730,404 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $59,061 | $72,388 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 11.6% | 13.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 12.8% | 17.7% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 13.7% | 9.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.9% | 35.7% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $251,900 | $288,900 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $803 | $1,228 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 38.1% | 48.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 5.9% | 9.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 49.7 years | 39.1 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
- Rabun County, Georgia
- Cherokee County
- Clay County
- Graham County
- Jackson County
- Swain County
- Oconee County, South Carolina
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.