Macon is a tiny town located in the state of North Carolina. With a population of 106 people and two associated neighborhoods, Macon is the 574th largest community in North Carolina. Macon real estate is some of the most expensive in North Carolina, although Macon house values don't compare to the most expensive real estate in the U.S.Unlike some towns, Macon isn’t mainly white- or blue-collar. Instead, the most prevalent occupations for people in Macon are a mix of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Macon is a town of sales and office workers, service providers, and transportation and shipping workers. There are especially a lot of people living in Macon who work in office and administrative support (37.50%), sales jobs (25.00%), and personal care services (6.25%). 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. Macon is very much a car-oriented town. This is because the population of Macon isn't large enough or dense enough to support an extensive public transit system. It has a lot of rural roads, and the distance between houses can be quite large, which together tends to discourage walking and bicycling to work. 100.00% of residents commute to work in their own car (and the drive is typically to a job out of town). People also tend to drive out of town for other services as well, such as shopping, doctors appointments, and more. Being a small town, Macon does not have a public transit system used by locals to get to and from work.The citizens of Macon are very well educated compared to the average community in the nation: 38.60% of adults in Macon have a bachelor's degree or even advanced degree. The per capita income in Macon in 2022 was $29,082, which is middle income relative to North Carolina, and lower middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $116,328 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 English, Irish, Danish, Scottish, and Hungarian. The most common language spoken in Macon is English. Other important languages spoken here include Polish and African languages.
