Macon is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Macon’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.
In Macon, a lot of people use the bus to get to work every day though Macon is a relatively small town. Those that ride the bus are primarily traveling out of town to good jobs in other cities.
In terms of college education, Macon is somewhat better educated than the 21.84% who have a 4-year degree or higher in the typical US community: 25.40% of adults 25 and older in the town have at least a bachelor's degree.
The per capita income in Macon in 2022 was $25,722, which is lower middle income relative to North Carolina and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $102,888 for a family of four.
The people who call Macon home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Macon residents report their race to be White. Important ancestries of people in Macon include Irish, English, Danish, Scottish, and Welsh.
The most common language spoken in Macon is English. Other important languages spoken here include Polish and African languages.
