Macon County, Georgia

Total Population: 11,953

County Seat: Oglethorpe

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Median Home Value

$87,000

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$37,177

Across all households

Median Age

39.9 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

11.0%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Black (Non-Hispanic)59.1%
White (Non-Hispanic)32.8%
Hispanic or Latino4.4%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)1.6%
Two or More Races1.5%
Other Race0.6%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.2%

Under 18 Years

18.8%

65 Years and Over

18.3%

Male

54.7%

Female

45.3%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

97.3%

No Health Insurance

23.2%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

76.2%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

11.0%

Enrolled in College (18+)

6.1%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$37,177

Mean Household Income

$72,277

Per Capita Income

$26,030

Unemployment Rate (16+)

8.6%

In Labor Force (19–64)

65.0%

SNAP / Food Stamps

27.4%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$87,000

Median Rent

$624/mo

Total Housing Units

5,148

Owner-Occupied

61.1%

Renter-Occupied

38.9%

Vacancy Rate

22.9%

Married Couple Households

31.7%

Cohabiting Couple Households

Male Householder, No Partner

19.6%

Female Householder, No Partner

44.6%

Average Household Size

2.50

Broadband Internet Access

72.4%

Housing Built Since 2010

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 13193.