The Town FilesMacon County, Georgia
11,864 people. The median home is worth $97,300 (typical Georgia town: $202,650) and the median household earns $41,031.
Towns in Macon County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montezuma | 3,047 | $107,700 | $46,875 | 33.9 |
People and housing
| Macon County | Typical Georgia town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $97,300 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $655 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $41,031 | $57,176 |
| Median age | 40.4 | 37.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.0% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 25.1% | 16.2% |
Jobs and pay
2,873 jobs in 2024, average pay $54,399 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 188 storm events in Macon County from 1996 to 2026.
Federal disaster declarations
Macon County has been included in 16 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3657: Hurricane Isaias |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3642: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3464: Covid-19 |
| October 14, 2018 | Hurricane | DR-4400: Hurricane Michael |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).