Macon County, Alabama Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Macon County, Alabama
Macon County, Alabama Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
18,691
Median Age
37.4
Male Median
34.7
Female Median
38.4
Macon County, Alabama Population Growth

Macon County, Alabama Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -13.9%%.
-13.9%% Growth
Macon County, Alabama Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Macon County, Alabama Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 37.4 | 18,691 |
| 2023 | 37.8 | 18,951 |
| 2022 | 37.8 | 19,198 |
| 2021 | 39.3 | 19,490 |
| 2020 | 38.7 | 18,437 |
| 2019 | 38.6 | 18,708 |
| 2018 | 38.0 | 19,054 |
| 2017 | 38.0 | 19,358 |
| 2016 | 38.2 | 19,684 |
| 2015 | 37.5 | 20,018 |
| 2014 | 37.8 | 20,505 |
| 2013 | 36.8 | 20,803 |
| 2012 | 36.6 | 21,214 |
| 2011 | 35.8 | 21,489 |
| 2010 | 35.8 | 21,699 |
Macon County, Alabama Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 4.7% |
| 5–17 | 10.7% |
| 18–24 | 23.4% |
| 25–34 | 9.9% |
| 35–54 | 16.9% |
| 55–64 | 13.1% |
| 65+ | 21.2% |
Dependency Ratios for Macon County, Alabama
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 57.9
- Youth Dependency:
- 24.4
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 33.5
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Macon County, Alabama
The median age in Macon County, Alabama is 37.4 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Macon County, Alabama is 18,691.
In Macon County, Alabama, seniors (ages 65+) make up 21.2% of the population, while children under 18 represent 10.7%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Macon County, Alabama is aging.