Macon County, Tennessee Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Macon County, Tennessee
Macon County, Tennessee Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
26,240
Median Age
39.2
Male Median
38.1
Female Median
40.0
Macon County, Tennessee Population Growth

Macon County, Tennessee Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by +19.6%%.
+19.6%% Growth
Macon County, Tennessee Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Macon County, Tennessee Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 39.2 | 26,240 |
| 2023 | 38.3 | 25,793 |
| 2022 | 39.1 | 25,365 |
| 2021 | 38.6 | 24,954 |
| 2020 | 38.4 | 24,208 |
| 2019 | 39.4 | 23,842 |
| 2018 | 39.4 | 23,487 |
| 2017 | 38.6 | 23,239 |
| 2016 | 39.6 | 22,924 |
| 2015 | 39.6 | 22,761 |
| 2014 | 39.6 | 22,582 |
| 2013 | 38.9 | 22,416 |
| 2012 | 38.3 | 22,265 |
| 2011 | 37.5 | 22,120 |
| 2010 | 37.3 | 21,934 |
Macon County, Tennessee Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 6.3% |
| 5–17 | 18.8% |
| 18–24 | 7.6% |
| 25–34 | 13.2% |
| 35–54 | 25.1% |
| 55–64 | 13.7% |
| 65+ | 15.4% |
Dependency Ratios for Macon County, Tennessee
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 68.0
- Youth Dependency:
- 42.2
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 25.9
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Macon County, Tennessee
The median age in Macon County, Tennessee is 39.2 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Macon County, Tennessee is 26,240.
In Macon County, Tennessee, seniors (ages 65+) make up 15.4% of the population, while children under 18 represent 18.8%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Macon County, Tennessee is aging.