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 193 years ago in 1832.
County Snapshot
Macon County at a glance
Macon County currently has 4 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
4
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Alabama counties
67
Open related pagesLargest city
TuskegeePopulation 8,026
Top linked places
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% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 32.3860,-85.6927 |
| Named for | Nathaniel Macon |
| Capital | Tuskegee |
| Establishment | December 18, 1832 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 07:57:49 (13th April 2026) |
| Density | 11 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -19.88% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 83℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
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.
Macon County map
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The largest city of Macon County is Tuskegee with a population of 8,026. Other cities include, Notasulga population 817, Franklin population 512 and Shorter population 383. 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 of Macon County
Official WebsiteDemographics
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, .
More notable people
- 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 (5)
- 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. |