Macon County, Tennessee
Macon County is home to 26,240 people. 17.2% of residents live below the poverty line, above the Tennessee rate (13.8%). The median household income is $59,177.
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| Measure | Value | Tennessee | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 26,240 | 7,066,383 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $59,177 | $69,595 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 17.2% | 13.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 24.0% | 18.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 9.8% | 10.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.5% | 31.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $225,700 | $286,700 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $846 | $1,189 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 41.8% | 48.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 3.2% | 6.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 39.2 years | 38.9 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
- Allen County, Kentucky
- Monroe County, Kentucky
- Clay County
- Jackson County
- Smith County
- Sumner County
- Trousdale County
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.