Macon County, Tennessee Diversity Indicators (2024)

Total Population

26,240

Diversity Score

20.9

Diversity Tier

Moderate-Low

Largest Group

White (Non-Hispanic)
88.6%%

Macon County, Tennessee Racial & Ethnic Breakdown

Bar chart showing racial distribution in  for 2024
Figure 1: Percentage breakdown of the population by race and ethnicity in (2024).


Macon County, Tennessee Population by Race & Ethnicity

Race / EthnicityPopulationPercentage
White (Non-Hispanic)23,24288.6%
Hispanic or Latino1,8377.0%
Two or More Races9423.6%
Black / African American1640.6%
Asian460.2%
Native American90.0%
Pacific Islander00.0%
Other Race00.0%


Diversity & Demographics FAQs for Macon County, Tennessee

The largest racial or ethnic group in Macon County, Tennessee is White (Non-Hispanic), which makes up 88.6% of the total population.

Since 2010, the diversity index for Macon County, Tennessee has increased significantly. The area currently has a diversity score of 20.9/100, which is considered a Moderate-Low level of diversity.
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