Macon County, Georgia
Macon County: County in Georgia, United States
About
Macon County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 14,740 and a population density of 14 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 12,712 inhabitants. Its county seat is Oglethorpe. The county was created 187 years ago in 1837.
Quick Facts about Macon County
| Population : | 12,712 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Georgia (United States) |
| Different from : | Macon County, Macon County, Macon County, Macon County, Macon County |
| Area : | 1051 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 1.3% |
| Land as percent of area : | 98.7% |
| Named for : | Nathaniel Macon |
| Capital : | Oglethorpe |
| Establishment : | December 12, 1837 |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 01:52:18 (23rd February 2025) |
| Density : | 12 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -15.95% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Macon County is located at 32°21'30"N 84°2'33"W (32.3583900, -84.0424800). It has 5 neighbors: Dooly County, Peach County, Schley County, Sumter County and Taylor County.
Macon County map
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The largest city of Macon County is Montezuma with a population of 2,920. Other cities include, Marshallville population 1,196, Oglethorpe population 1,127 and Ideal population 430. See all Macon County cities & populated places.
Macon County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Macon County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Montezuma | 2,920 | City in Macon County, Georgia, USA |
| Marshallville | 1,196 | City in Macon County, Georgia, United States of America |
| Oglethorpe | 1,127 | City in and the county seat of Macon County, Georgia, United States |
| Ideal | 430 | City in Macon County, Georgia, United States |
- Official Website
Official website of Macon County
Macon County has 5 neighbours.
- Dooly County county in Georgia, United States
- Peach County county in Georgia, United States
- Schley County county in Georgia, United States
- Sumter County county in Georgia, United States
- Taylor County county in Georgia, United States
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Macon County decreased by 15.95% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 14,740 | - | census |
| 2011 | 14,454 | -1.98% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 14,301 | -1.07% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 13,976 | -2.33% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 13,819 | -1.14% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 13,688 | -0.96% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 13,478 | -1.56% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 13,254 | -1.69% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 13,160 | -0.71% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 12,947 | -1.65% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 12,712 | -1.85% | estimation process |
People born in Macon County (2)
People born in Macon County, including academic administrator Benjamin F. Hubert, African victim of radiation experiment Ebb Cade, .
List
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 , Alabama county in Alabama, United States with a population of 17,895 people.
- Macon County , Missouri county in Missouri, United States with a population of 15,095 people.
Georgia Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Fulton County | 1,077,402 | County in Georgia, United States |
| Gwinnett County | 942,627 | County in Georgia, United States |
| Cobb County | 762,944 | County in Georgia, United States |
| DeKalb County | 762,009 | County in Georgia, United States |
| Atlanta | 512,550 | The most populous city in Georgia and the center of the Atlanta metropolitan area. |
| Clayton County | 292,646 | County in Iowa, United States |
| Chatham County | 289,463 | County in Georgia, United States |
| Cherokee County | 265,274 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Forsyth County | 250,847 | County in Georgia, United States |
| Henry County | 239,139 | County in Indiana, United States |
| Hall County | 206,591 | County in Georgia, United States |
| Richmond County | 202,079 | County in Georgia, United States |
| Augusta | 197,166 | The third most populous city in Georgia. |
| Muscogee County | 196,442 | County in Georgia, United States |
| Columbus | 196,442 | The second most populous city in Georgia. |
| Paulding County | 173,359 | County in Ohio, United States |
