Macon County, North Carolina
Total Population: 37,533
County Seat: Franklin
Median Home Value
$229,000
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$53,298
Across all households
Median Age
50.1 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
24.6%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
18.1%
65 Years and Over
28.9%
Male
49.2%
Female
50.8%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
96.2%
No Health Insurance
14.4%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
90.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
24.6%
Enrolled in College (18+)
5.3%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$53,298
Mean Household Income
$76,654
Per Capita Income
$35,682
Unemployment Rate (16+)
2.9%
In Labor Force (19–64)
74.4%
SNAP / Food Stamps
9.4%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$229,000
Median Rent
$791/mo
Total Housing Units
27,070
Owner-Occupied
76.3%
Renter-Occupied
23.7%
Vacancy Rate
33.2%
Married Couple Households
49.8%
Cohabiting Couple Households
4.6%
Male Householder, No Partner
17.6%
Female Householder, No Partner
27.9%
Average Household Size
2.06
Broadband Internet Access
80.8%
Housing Built Since 2010
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 37113.