Macon County, AL

County

Cities in Macon County

Neighborhoods in Macon County

Neighborhood

Macon, AL

Broach Mill / Golddust

Creek Stand / Warriorstand

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Macon

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

21.1%

Households with Children

23.4%

School Enrollment K-12

1,166

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 4.7%
School Age (5-17): 10.7%
Young Adults (18-34): 33.3%
Working Age (35-54): 16.9%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 13.1%
Seniors (65+): 21.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 15.4%
High School / GED: 31.9%
Some College or Associate's: 31.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 21.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 5.8%
Single Parents: 17.5%
Couples & Adults: 33.6%
Living Alone: 43.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 16.8%
Hispanic or Latino: 2.2%
Asian: 0.3%
Black or African American: 77.5%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 3.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 30.4%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.1%
Other White: 69.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 42.3%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.1%
Caribbean: 0.5%
Other Black: 57.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 77.0%
Born in Other U.S. State: 21.2%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.3%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.7%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 97.8%
Spanish: 1.6%
European & Indo-European: 0.5%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.1%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 1.9%
Elementary (1-4): 2.7%
Middle School (5-8): 3.2%
High School (9-12): 4.6%
College / Graduate: 18.0%
Not Enrolled: 69.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources