Macon County, Alabama
County
Overview
- County Name
- Macon County
- State
- Alabama
- FIPS Code
- 01087
- State FIPS
- 01
- County FIPS
- 087
Geography
- Land Area
- 608.67 sq mi
- Water Area
- 4.54 sq mi
- Total Area
- 613.21 sq mi
- Latitude
- 32.387027
- Longitude
- -85.692887
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 18,529
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 15,642
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 18,181 | 98.1% |
| Hispanic | 342 | 1.8% |
| White | 3,160 | 17.1% |
| Black | 14,501 | 78.3% |
| Asian | 20 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 7 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 156 | 0.8% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 15,447 | 98.8% |
| Hispanic | 195 | 1.2% |
| White | 2,898 | 18.5% |
| Black | 12,283 | 78.5% |
| Asian | 36 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 170 | 1.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 133 | 0.9% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 18,691
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $45,770
- Poverty Rate
- 21.0%
- Population Below Poverty
- 3,916
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 3,218 | 17.2% |
| Black | 14,498 | 77.6% |
| Asian | 59 | 0.3% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 15,022
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 12,846 | 85.5% |
| Republican | 1,898 | 12.6% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 278 | 1.9% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 6,648 | 44.3% |
| Female | 8,373 | 55.7% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 2,080 | 13.8% |
| Hispanic | 86 | 0.6% |
| Black | 12,650 | 84.2% |
| Asian | 26 | 0.2% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 5,206
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 34.7%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 993 | 47.7% |
| Hispanic | 14 | 16.3% |
| Black | 4,113 | 32.5% |
| Asian | 6 | 23.1% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 2,095 | 31.5% |
| Female | 3,111 | 37.2% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 3,004 (29.4%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 2,416 (21.8%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 9,653
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $116,441
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $756
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 68.6%
- Public Transit
- 0.2%
- Work From Home
- 8.1%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 26.3%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.