Macon County Demographics
Population Trend
Population Change by Decade
| Period | Population | Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1840 | 11,247 | — | — |
| 1850 | 26,898 | +15,651 | +139.2% |
| 1860 | 26,802 | -96 | -0.4% |
| 1870 | 17,727 | -9,075 | -33.9% |
| 1880 | 17,371 | -356 | -2.0% |
| 1890 | 18,439 | +1,068 | +6.1% |
| 1900 | 23,126 | +4,687 | +25.4% |
| 1910 | 26,049 | +2,923 | +12.6% |
| 1920 | 23,561 | -2,488 | -9.6% |
| 1930 | 27,103 | +3,542 | +15.0% |
| 1940 | 27,654 | +551 | +2.0% |
| 1950 | 30,561 | +2,907 | +10.5% |
| 1960 | 26,717 | -3,844 | -12.6% |
| 1970 | 24,841 | -1,876 | -7.0% |
| 1980 | 26,829 | +1,988 | +8.0% |
| 1990 | 24,928 | -1,901 | -7.1% |
| 2000 | 24,105 | -823 | -3.3% |
| 2010 | 21,452 | -2,653 | -11.0% |
| 2020 | 19,532 | -1,920 | -9.0% |
| 2024 | 18,159 | -1,373 | -7.0% |
Cities & CDPs in Macon County
Complete Population Data
| Year | Population | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1840 | 11,247 | Decennial Census |
| 1850 | 26,898 | Decennial Census |
| 1860 | 26,802 | Decennial Census |
| 1870 | 17,727 | Decennial Census |
| 1880 | 17,371 | Decennial Census |
| 1890 | 18,439 | Decennial Census |
| 1900 | 23,126 | Decennial Census |
| 1910 | 26,049 | Decennial Census |
| 1920 | 23,561 | Decennial Census |
| 1930 | 27,103 | Decennial Census |
| 1940 | 27,654 | Decennial Census |
| 1950 | 30,561 | Decennial Census |
| 1960 | 26,717 | Decennial Census |
| 1970 | 24,841 | Decennial Census |
| 1980 | 26,829 | Decennial Census |
| 1990 | 24,928 | Decennial Census |
| 2000 | 24,105 | Decennial Census |
| 2001 | 23,563 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2002 | 23,110 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2003 | 22,685 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2004 | 22,388 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2005 | 22,227 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2006 | 21,942 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2007 | 21,597 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2008 | 21,190 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2009 | 21,452 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2010 | 21,452 | Decennial Census |
| 2011 | 21,299 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2012 | 20,625 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2013 | 20,043 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2014 | 19,670 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2015 | 19,331 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2016 | 19,077 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2017 | 18,828 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2018 | 18,320 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2019 | 18,065 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2020 | 19,532 | Decennial Census |
| 2021 | 18,917 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2022 | 18,561 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2023 | 18,347 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2024 | 18,159 | Population Estimates Program |
Data Sources
- Population Estimates Program US Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (annual estimates)
- Decennial Census US Census Bureau Decennial Census (actual count every 10 years)