Macon County, Tennessee

Total Population: 25,793

County Seat: Lafayette

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Median Home Value

$211,200

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$56,269

Across all households

Median Age

38.3 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

11.8%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)88.7%
Hispanic or Latino6.8%
Two or More Races3.7%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.7%

Under 18 Years

25.0%

65 Years and Over

15.3%

Male

49.5%

Female

50.5%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

97.1%

No Health Insurance

10.9%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

81.6%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

11.8%

Enrolled in College (18+)

4.2%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$56,269

Mean Household Income

$72,710

Per Capita Income

$27,065

Unemployment Rate (16+)

3.6%

In Labor Force (19–64)

76.6%

SNAP / Food Stamps

15.9%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$211,200

Median Rent

$805/mo

Total Housing Units

10,845

Owner-Occupied

71.8%

Renter-Occupied

28.2%

Vacancy Rate

15.2%

Married Couple Households

51.4%

Cohabiting Couple Households

7.8%

Male Householder, No Partner

16.5%

Female Householder, No Partner

24.3%

Average Household Size

2.77

Broadband Internet Access

83.5%

Housing Built Since 2010

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 47111.