Macon County, Alabama
Macon County: County in Alabama, United States
About
Macon County is a county located in the U.S. state of Alabama. As of the 2010 census, the population was 21,452 and a population density of 14 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 17,895 inhabitants. Its county seat is Tuskegee. The county was created 192 years ago in 1832.
Quick Facts about Macon County
| Population : | 17,895 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Alabama (United States) |
| Different from : | Macon County, Macon County, Macon County, Macon County, Macon County |
| Plate code : | 46 |
| Area : | 1588 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.7% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.3% |
| Named for : | Nathaniel Macon |
| Capital : | Tuskegee |
| Establishment : | December 12, 1832 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 11:53:09 (22nd February 2025) |
| Density : | 11 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -19.88% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Macon County is located at 32°23'9"N 85°41'34"W (32.3859700, -85.6926700). It has 4 neighbors: Bullock County, Lee County, Montgomery County and Tallapoosa County.
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The largest city of Macon County is Tuskegee with a population of 8,026. . See all Macon County cities & populated places.
Macon County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Macon County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Tuskegee | 8,026 | City in Macon County, Alabama, United States |
| Notasulga | 817 | Town |
| Franklin | 512 | Town in Macon County, Alabama, United States |
| Shorter | 383 | Town |
- Official Website
Official website of Macon County
Macon County has 4 neighbours.
- Bullock County county in Alabama, United States
- Lee County county in Alabama, United States
- Montgomery County county in Alabama, United States
- Tallapoosa County county in Alabama, United States
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Macon County decreased by 19.88% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 21,452 | - | census |
| 2011 | 21,284 | -0.79% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 20,608 | -3.28% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 20,021 | -2.93% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 19,641 | -1.93% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 19,296 | -1.79% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 19,060 | -1.24% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 18,793 | -1.42% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 18,321 | -2.58% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 18,068 | -1.4% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 17,895 | -0.97% | estimation process |
People born in Macon County (5)
People born in Macon County, including politician Park Trammell, politician William D. Jelks, writer George Wylie Henderson, .
List
- Leonard A. Abercrombie (American politician) he was born in 01/01/1832
- Myron Penn (American politician) he was born in 17/03/1972
Other places with the same name (6)
- Macon County , Illinois county in North Carolina, United States with a population of 103,015 people.
- Macon County , North Carolina county in North Carolina, United States with a population of 35,994 people.
- Macon County , Tennessee county in Tennessee, United States with a population of 24,827 people.
- Macon County , Missouri county in Missouri, United States with a population of 15,095 people.
- Macon County , Georgia county in Georgia, United States with a population of 12,712 people.
Alabama Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County | 655,342 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Mobile County | 412,716 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Madison County | 379,453 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Baldwin County | 229,287 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Montgomery County | 224,639 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Shelby County | 221,428 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Tuscaloosa County | 210,758 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Birmingham | 206,950 | The most populous city in Alabama. |
| Huntsville | 202,964 | The second most populous city in Alabama. |
| Montgomery | 196,268 | The capital of Alabama. |
| Mobile | 187,746 | The second most populous city in Alabama. |
| Lee County | 166,831 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Morgan County | 119,883 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Calhoun County | 113,469 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Houston County | 106,580 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Tuscaloosa | 102,819 | The most populous city in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. |
