Macon County, North Carolina

Total Population: 37,533

County Seat: Franklin

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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

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)85.7%
Hispanic or Latino9.7%
Two or More Races2.2%
Black (Non-Hispanic)1.2%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.8%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Other Race0.2%

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 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

90.0%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

24.6%

Enrolled in College (18+)

5.3%

Economics

6 fields

Median 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 fields

Median 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

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 37113.