Macon County, North Carolina
County
Overview
- County Name
- Macon County
- State
- North Carolina
- FIPS Code
- 37113
- State FIPS
- 37
- County FIPS
- 113
Geography
- Land Area
- 515.56 sq mi
- Water Area
- 4.08 sq mi
- Total Area
- 519.65 sq mi
- Latitude
- 35.152959
- Longitude
- -83.421901
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 36,569
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 29,845
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 33,744 | 92.3% |
| Hispanic | 2,825 | 7.7% |
| White | 32,306 | 88.3% |
| Black | 450 | 1.2% |
| Asian | 169 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 90 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 52 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 28,592 | 95.8% |
| Hispanic | 1,253 | 4.2% |
| White | 27,251 | 91.3% |
| Black | 625 | 2.1% |
| Asian | 334 | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 350 | 1.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 55 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 37,941
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $58,652
- Poverty Rate
- 11.5%
- Population Below Poverty
- 4,352
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 32,821 | 86.5% |
| Black | 523 | 1.4% |
| Asian | 295 | 0.8% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 25,460
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 4,670 | 18.3% |
| Republican | 11,216 | 44.1% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 9,413 | 37.0% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 12,021 | 47.2% |
| Female | 13,436 | 52.8% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 22,265 | 87.5% |
| Hispanic | 963 | 3.8% |
| Black | 184 | 0.7% |
| Asian | 184 | 0.7% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 15,604
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 61.3%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 14,003 | 62.9% |
| Hispanic | 372 | 38.6% |
| Black | 70 | 38.0% |
| Asian | 82 | 44.6% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 7,415 | 61.7% |
| Female | 8,188 | 60.9% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 6,887 (24.1%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 8,020 (27.6%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 27,216
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $288,380
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $788
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 80.1%
- Public Transit
- 0.1%
- Work From Home
- 9.5%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 22.3%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.