Macon County, Alabama

Macon County History, Geography, Demographics, Cities and Towns, and Education

Named: It was named for Nathaniel Macon, a distinguished soldier and statesman from North Carolina.

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History

Macon County, Alabama

Formed by the Alabama legislature on 1832 Dec. 18, from territory acquired from the last cession of the Creek Indians, 1832 Mar. 24. It was named for Nathaniel Macon, a distinguished soldier and statesman from North Carolina. Macon County received its present dimensions in 1866. It is located in the east-central portion of the state, and is bordered by Elmore, Tallapoosa, Lee, Russell, Bullock, and Montgomery Counties. It encompasses 614 square miles. The county seat is located at Tuskegee, which means "warrior" in the Muskhogean dialect of the Creek Indian language. Tuskegee is also the site of Tuskegee University. Other towns and communities include Shorter, Franklin, and Notasulga. The Tuskegee National Forest is located in Macon County.


According of the census of 2000, there were 24,105 people, 8,950 households, and 5,540 families residing in the county. The population density was 15/km² (40/mi²). There were 10,627 housing units at an average density of 7/km² (17/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 84.64% Black or African American, 13.96% White, 0.16% Native American, 0.38% Asian, 0.13% from other races, and 0.73% from two or more races. 0.72% of the population was Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 8,950 households out of which 28.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 31.70% were married couples living together, 25.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.10% were non-families. 33.00% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.90% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 3.13.

In the county the population was spread out with 25.20% under the age of 18, 16.90% from 18 to 24, 22.90% from 25 to 44, 21.00% from 45 to 64, and 14.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females there were 85.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.30 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $21,180, and the median income for a family was $28,511. Males had a median income of $25,971 versus $21,773 for females. The per capita income for the county was $13,714. About 26.80% of families and 32.80% of the population were below the poverty line, including 43.80% of those under age 18 and 26.00% of that age 65 or over.
 

Neighboring Counties:

• North: Tallapoosa County
• Northeast: Lee County
• East: Russell County
• South: Bullock County
• Southwest: Montgomery County
• Northwest: Elmore County

Cities:

• Fort Davis
• Hardaway
• Notasulga
• Shorter
• Tuskegee (County Seat)
• Tuskegee Institute
• Tuskegee University
• Veterans Admin Fac

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Macon County, Alabama