Macon population
Macon, Georgia had an estimated 157,556 residents on July 1, 2025, the 176th-largest city in the US.
MaconGeorgiaPop. 157,556
- Population, July 2025
- 157,556+0.1% since April 2020
- People per sq mile
- 632249.4 sq mi of land
- Median age
- 36.816.4% are 65 or older
- Households with kids
- 28.7%with anyone under 18
Population by year, 2000 to 2025
| Year | Population | Change | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 157,556 | +196 | Estimate, July 1 |
| 2024 | 157,360 | +491 | Estimate, July 1 |
| 2023 | 156,869 | +567 | Estimate, July 1 |
| 2022 | 156,302 | +141 | Estimate, July 1 |
| 2021 | 156,161 | -1,197 | Estimate, July 1 |
| 2020 | 157,358 | April 2020 estimates base |
Year-to-year changes across 2010 and 2020 mix census counts with estimates, so small jumps at those years are partly method changes.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Macon in 2025?
The Census Bureau estimates Macon had 157,556 residents on July 1, 2025, making it the 176th-largest city in the US.
How dense is Macon?
Macon has about 632 people per square mile of land (249.4 square miles).
More about Macon
See cost of living, jobs and commutes in Macon, Macon weather by month, or every Macon ZIP code. For the biggest cities in the country, see the largest US cities.