Macon County GIS Maps
Macon County, Alabama, has 19,532 residents and covers 608.8 square miles. The population declined 9% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Macon County is 01087.
Tuskegee is the county's largest population center. Macon County also includes 6 zip codes, 1 public school district and 17 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Macon County Trends
- Population
- 19,532▾
- Median Home Value
- $95,700▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 1,692▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
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Macon County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Macon County Population
Macon County had 19,532 residents in 2020. That was 9% lower than in 2010. Macon County had 4,573 fewer people in 2020 than it did in 2000, which points to a long-term population decline. The county is fairly spread out, with about 32 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Tuskegee, Notasulga and Tuskegee.
Population Trend in Macon County AL
Macon County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Macon County Zip Codes
Macon County has 6 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Tuskegee (36083), Notasulga (36866) and Tuskegee (36088). Tuskegee is the largest zip by population, with about 9,367 residents or 48% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 86% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Macon County AL
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36083 | Tuskegee | 9,367 | ▾ -2% |
| 36866 | Notasulga | 3,857 | ▾ -2.5% |
| 36088 | Tuskegee | 3,547 | ▾ -25.6% |
| 36075 | Shorter | 1,767 | ▾ -20.6% |
| 36039 | 36039 | 285 | ▴ 12.6% |
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Macon County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Macon County Demographics
Macon County has a median age of 37.8, which makes the county a little younger than Alabama overall. About 15.5% of residents are under 18, while 20.7% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 18 to 24 at about 22.9% of the population, which suggests a younger adult population than many counties. About 20.7% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 27.8%. The county has a more diverse population mix, with no single race or ethnicity accounting for all of the local story.
Key Demographics for Macon County AL
Median Age
37.8
Under 18
15.5%
Age 65+
20.7%
Bachelor's+
20.7%
Macon County School Districts
Macon County is served by 1 public school district with 1,692 students enrolled in 2024. Several larger districts account for a substantial share of students across the county map area. Those three districts account for about 100% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Macon County AL
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macon County School District | 1,692 | 100% | ▾ -4.4% |
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Macon County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Macon County Housing & Real Estate
Macon County has a median home value of $95,700 and a median gross rent of $709. About 65% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Alabama median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $158,950 and homes spent about 71 days on the market.
Macon County Housing Mix
Macon County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Macon County Housing Trends
Macon County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Macon County, AL
Macon County has 563 business listings across 201 categories. The largest categories in Macon County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (48, 8.5%), Baptist Church (34, 6.0%), and Gas Stations (30, 5.3%). The full Macon County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Macon County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Macon County, AL
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 48 | 8.5% |
| Baptist Church | 34 | 6.0% |
| Gas Stations | 30 | 5.3% |
| Landmark And Historical Building | 11 | 2.0% |
| Farm | 11 | 2.0% |
| Public And Government Association | 10 | 1.8% |
| College University | 10 | 1.8% |
| Fast Food | 10 | 1.8% |
| Community & Nonprofits | 8 | 1.4% |
| Discount Store | 8 | 1.4% |
Macon County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Tuskegee University Bookstore | Academic Bookstore | Tuskegee Institute |
| Harvey Hall | Accommodation | Tuskegee |
| Central Alabama Gun Club Inc | Active Life | Shorter |
| Taleecon Farmers Co-Op | Agricultural Cooperatives | Notasulga |
| Moton Field Municipal Airport | Airport | Tuskegee |
| Country Kitchen | American Restaurants | Tuskegee |
| Mr. Appliance of Auburn | Appliance Repair Service | Notasulga |
| Total Practice Solutions Group | Appraisal Services | Shorter |
| Beck's Turf, Inc. | Artificial Turf | Tuskegee |
| Friends of Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site | Art Museum | Tuskegee |
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Macon County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Macon County Basemaps
Macon County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Macon County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
Browse county data pages for the counties that border Macon County. These nearby pages include the same mix of county maps, demographic summaries, school district context, housing trends and package links.