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Macon, GA

Total Population
32,285
Median Household Income
$40,228
Median Home Value
$111,100
Median Rent
$861

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$40,228
100.1% above state median
Home Value
$111,100
100.2% above state median
Rent
$861
100% above state median
Median Age
34.8 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Macon, GA

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

Young population with median age of 34.8 years, attracting young professionals and families.

Unemployment rate of 10.1% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Poverty rate of 31.5% is above national average of 11.5%.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$40,228
-46.5% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.1%
State: $-44,756,721
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.55 people

Total Households
12,337
Family Households
23.6%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
26.8%
#2 Industry
Finance
22.8%
#3 Industry
Construction
15.3%
Total Employed Residents:6,040

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
1.2%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
4.1%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
1.5%
169 workers
Public Transit
2.4%
277 workers
Total Commuting Workers:11,473
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
89.9%
12,324 employed
Labor Force
13,753
1,387 unemployed
Median Age
34.8 years
Per Capita Income
$24,335
Poverty Rate
31.5%

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