North Carolina Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 37,941 (100%) |
| Population Density | 74 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 26 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $59,061 |
| Per Capita Income | $38,705 |
| Median Home Value | $251,900 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 27,216 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 14,285 (52.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,121 (15.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 8,810 (32.4%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 18,406 |
| Average Household Size | 2.04 |
| Family Households | 11,259 (61.2%) |
The table below compares Macon County to the other 100 counties and county equivalents in North Carolina by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 65 | 36th |
| Population Density | # 69 | 32nd |
| Median Household Income | # 56 | 45th |
| Per Capita Income | # 27 | 74th |
| Diversity Index | # 87 | 14th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE North Carolina Census Data Comparison Tool.
