Georgia

Macon

12,082
2020 population
1840
first census record
19
census records

About Macon

Macon, Georgia, first appears in the United States federal census in 1840, when it recorded a population of 5,045. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 12,082.

Its recorded population peaked at 17,667 in 1920, and has since declined by roughly 32 percent.

On the ground today, 16 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202012,082
201014,740
200014,074
199013,114
198014,003
197012,933
196013,170
195014,213
194015,947
193016,643
192017,667
191015,016
190014,093
189013,183
188011,675
187011,458
18608,449
18507,052
18405,045
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Historic places in Macon

National Register of Historic Places listings in Macon, Georgia.

Andersonville National Historic Site
Andersonville
Macon County Courthouse
Oglethorpe
Marshallville Commercial District
Marshallville
Billy Place
Marshallville
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Frequently asked about Macon

When does Macon first appear in the US census?
Macon, Georgia first appears in the federal census in 1840, with a recorded population of 5,045.
What is the population of Macon?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Macon had a recorded population of 12,082.
When did Macon's population peak?
Macon's recorded population peaked at 17,667 in 1920.
How many historic places are in Macon?
16 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Macon, Georgia.
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