Macon County, Tennessee
Total Population: 25,793
County Seat: Lafayette
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
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
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 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
81.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
11.8%
Enrolled in College (18+)
4.2%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian 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 fieldsMedian 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
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 47111.