Macon County, AL

County in Alabama, South · ranked on 46 metrics

Rank among US counties

Macon County, AL is a county in Alabama with a population of 17,989 (1,917th of 3,094). It ranks best for Median Home Value (Capped at $2M) (tied 244th of 3,092), Average Commute (Minutes) (1,441st of 3,094). It ranks lowest for Adults with Obesity (%) (2,896th of 2,916), Median Household Income (2,947th of 3,093), Poverty Rate (%) (2,913th of 3,094).

Population
17,989
1,917th highest of 3,094
Density
29.5
1,914th highest of 3,094
Growth since 2020
-7.58%
2,990th highest of 3,094
Area
609
1,566th highest of 3,094
Region
South
Alabama

At a glance

Median household income
$43,707
2,947th highest of 3,093
Median home value
$102,000
2,847th highest of 3,092
Median rent
$734
2,515th highest of 3,090
Unemployment
4%
1,480th highest of 3,094
Poverty rate
24.3%
182nd highest of 3,094
College degree
21.1%
1,714th highest of 3,094
Adult obesity
49.1%
21st highest of 2,916
No health insurance
11.9%
1,027th highest of 2,916
Average commute
24 minutes
1,654th highest of 3,094
Home broadband
79.1%
2,772nd highest of 3,094
Climate
64.6°F average
47°F in January, 81°F in July
2024 presidential vote
Democratic +56.3
21.5% Republican, 77.8% Democratic

Strengths and weak spotsPercentileWhere a place sits among all places, from 0 to 100. 100 is the best, 50 is the middle, 0 is the worst.More in the glossary →

Percentile on 22 metrics that rank at least half of all US counties, given whether higher or lower is better.

Totals that track populationCounts like “number of burglaries” that mostly reflect how many people live somewhere, so big places rank high or low regardless.More in the glossary →

Best at

Highest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Adults with a Yearly Checkup (%)82.2%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 16th of 2,916
  2. Adults Who Binge Drink (%)11.6%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 22nd of 2,916
  3. Median Home Value (Capped at $2M)$102,000
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    tied 244th of 3,092
  4. Heating Degree Days per Year2,292
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    400th of 3,050
  5. Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)$734
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    tied 569th of 3,090
  6. Adults with Depression (%)21.6%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 688th of 2,916
  7. Average Commute (Minutes)23.7
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    1,441st of 3,094
  8. Unemployment Rate (%)4%
    Unemployment Rate by County (BLS) · 2025
    tied 1,507th of 3,094
  9. Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+)21.1%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    1,714th of 3,094
  10. Adults 18–64 Without Health Insurance (%)11.9%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,865th of 2,916

Worst at

Lowest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Adults with Obesity (%)49.1%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    2,896th of 2,916
  2. Adults with Diabetes (%)17.7%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 2,864th of 2,916
  3. Adults Sleeping Under 7 Hours (%)44.7%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2022
    tied 3,006th of 3,094
  4. Median Household Income$43,707
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    2,947th of 3,093
  5. Adults in Fair or Poor Health (%)28.6%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 2,754th of 2,916
  6. Poverty Rate (%)24.3%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    2,913th of 3,094
  7. Median Income$43,707
    Poorest Counties
    1,854th of 2,000
  8. Adults with No Leisure-Time Exercise (%)34.8%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 2,680th of 2,916
  9. Homes with Broadband Internet (%)79.1%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    2,772nd of 3,094
  10. Cooling Degree Days per Year2,157
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    2,556th of 3,050

Profile by category

Average percentile per category, from the median line. Select a category to list its metrics.

Strongest category Economics (39), weakest Health (35). Select a category to list its metrics.

Notable facts

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Similar places

Closest percentiles on 16 widely reported measures from 6 categories, leaving out size and totals

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    Compared on 12 of 16
  2. Hertford County, NC88% similar
    Compared on 14 of 16
  3. Calhoun County, GA88% similar
    Compared on 12 of 16
  4. Bertie County, NC87% similar
    Compared on 13 of 16
  5. Early County, GA86% similar
    Compared on 14 of 16

Quick answers

What is the population of Macon County, AL?
Macon County, AL has a population of 17,989, 1,917th among 3,094 US counties.
What does Macon County, AL rank best at?
Among US counties, Macon County, AL ranks best for Median Home Value (Capped at $2M) (tied 244th of 3,092); Average Commute (Minutes) (1,441st of 3,094).
Where does Macon County, AL rank worst?
Macon County, AL ranks lowest for Adults with Obesity (%) (2,896th of 2,916); Median Household Income (2,947th of 3,093); Poverty Rate (%) (2,913th of 3,094).
How many statistics does Rankodex have for Macon County, AL?
Rankodex ranks Macon County, AL on 46 statistics compared with other US counties, compiled from World Population Review and the sources it cites.

Every metric

46 metrics with a value for this place, in 13 topics