Macon County, TN Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Macon County was 26,229, a 2.13% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Macon County's population was 25,682, an increase of 1.66% compared to a population of 25,263 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Macon County, TN population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Macon County increased by 5,753. In this period, the peak population was 26,229 in the year 2022. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth.

Year Population Year on Year Change Change in Percent
2000 20,476 - -
2001 20,860 384 1.88%
2002 20,835 -25 -0.12%
2003 20,993 158 0.76%
2004 21,246 253 1.21%
2005 21,373 127 0.6%
2006 21,694 321 1.5%
2007 21,850 156 0.72%
2008 22,192 342 1.57%
2009 22,300 108 0.49%
2010 22,236 -64 -0.29%
2011 22,452 216 0.97%
2012 22,486 34 0.15%
2013 22,634 148 0.66%
2014 22,916 282 1.25%
2015 23,075 159 0.69%
2016 23,364 289 1.25%
2017 23,931 567 2.43%
2018 24,294 363 1.52%
2019 24,624 330 1.36%
2020 25,263 639 2.6%
2021 25,682 419 1.66%
2022 26,229 547 2.13%
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Macon County, TN population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Macon County's population increased by 1,760 (8.60%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.

From 2010 to 2020, Macon County's population increased by 3,027 (13.61%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.

The graph shows Macon County's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Macon County's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 26,229. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Macon County's population peaked in year 2022 at 26,229.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Macon County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 20,476.

Macon County, TN annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Macon County grew year by year for 20 years and declined for 2 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Macon County had an average annual population growth rate of 1.28% per year. Overall the population grew 28.10% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Macon County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Macon County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 1.28% per year. In the last two years, the population grew by 966. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2019 to 2020, Macon County's population grew the most with an increase of 639 (2.60%).

While from 2009 and 2010, Macon County's population declined the most with a negative growth of 64 (-0.29%).

Things to know

Is Macon County, TN population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Macon County's population increased by 966 between 2020 and 2022. The increase was 419 (1.66%) between 2020 and 2021; and increase of 547 (2.13%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Macon County, TN changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Macon County increased by 3,595 (15.88%). The population was highest at 26,229 in the year 2022 and lowest at 22,634 in the year 2013. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 1.55%.

References

Datasets

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Macon County, TN Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
Last updated September 18, 2023
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Macon County population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Macon County across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2022, the population of Macon County was 26,229, a 2.13% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Macon County population was 25,682, an increase of 1.66% compared to a population of 25,263 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Macon County increased by 5,753. In this period, the peak population was 26,229 in the year 2022. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Macon County population by year

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2022

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the Macon County is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Macon County population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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