Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN

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2023 Population

104,888

1.42% 1-year growth

US Senator

Marsha Blackburn

Republican Party

US Senator

Bill Hagerty

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

40.4

0.493% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

16.4%

1.13% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$55,650

4.59% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$210,800

13% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

42,864

19.3% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN had a population of 105k people with a median age of 40.4 and a median household income of $55,650. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN grew from 103,415 to 104,888, a 1.42% increase and its median household income grew from $53,207 to $55,650, a 4.59% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN are White (Non-Hispanic) (88.9%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.14%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.51%), Two+ (Hispanic) (1.97%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.75%).

3.95% of the households in Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.2% of the residents in Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN are Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Hartsville (196 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2023, the median property value in Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN was $210,800, and the homeownership rate was 74.3%.

Most people in Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 32.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN was 2 cars per household.

Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN borders Barren River Area Development District (Outer) PUMA, KY, Robertson & Sumner Counties--Springfield & Portland cities PUMA, TN, Putnam & Overton Counties--Cookeville city PUMA, TN, Cumberland, White & Fentress Counties--Crossville city PUMA, TN, Wilson County--Lebanon & Mount Juliet cities PUMA, TN, Rutherford County (North, East and South) PUMA, TN, Coffee, Franklin & Moore Counties--Tullahoma & Manchester cities PUMA, TN, and Warren, Marion & Sequatchie Counties--McMinnville city PUMA, TN.

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Population & Diversity

Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN is home to a population of 105k people, from which 98.2% are citizens. As of 2023, 2.24% of Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN residents were born outside of the country (2.35k people).

In 2023, there were 28.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (93.2k people) in Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.3k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 2.64k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN are Spanish (3,114 households), German (146 households), and Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages (135 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

50,505

Women

48.5%

53,610

Men

51.5%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 104,115 inhabitants, with 51.5% men, and 48.5% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

98.2%

2023 Citizenship

98.1%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 98.2% of Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN was 98.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN

White (Non-Hispanic)
93.2k ± 370
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
3.3k ± 451
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
2.64k ± 259

4.83%

Hispanic Population

5.06k people

4.83% of the people in Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN are hispanic (5.06k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
1,802 ± 1,033 people
Guatemala
201 ± 348 people
Iran
140 ± 290 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN was Mexico, the natal country of 1,802 Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN residents, followed by Guatemala with 201 and Iran with 140.

Foreign-Born Population

2.24%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

2.35k people

2.39%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

2.47k people

As of 2023, 2.24% of Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN residents (2.35k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN was 2.39%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
3,114 households (3.16%)
German
146 households (0.148%)
Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages
135 households (0.137%)

3.95% of the households in Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN was Spanish. 3.16% of the households in Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,341 ± 293
Gulf War (2001-)
1,206 ± 307
Gulf War (1990s)
878 ± 246

Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.94 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN employs 42.9k people. The largest industries in Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN are Construction (3,127 people), Elementary & secondary schools (2,753 people), and Motor vehicles & motor vehicle equipment manufacturing (2,470 people), and the highest paying industries are Other personal services ($135,846), Nondepository credit & related activities ($127,984), and Architectural, engineering & related services ($118,754).

Males in Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN have an average income that is 1.29 times higher than the average income of females, which is $43,968. The income inequality in Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN (measured using the Gini index) is 0.401, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

24,196

Women

46.2%

28,123

Men

53.8%

The workforce of Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN in 2020 was 52,319 people, with 46.2% woman, and 53.8% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN.

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Occupations

42.9k

2022 Value

−19.3%

1 Year decline

± −19.3%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN declined at a rate of −19.3%, from 53.1k employees to 42.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,366 people), Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (1,235 people), and Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (1,137 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Tennessee (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

42.9k

2022 Value

−19.3%

1 Year decline

± −19.3%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN declined at a rate of −19.3%, from 53.1k employees to 42.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN, are Construction (3,127 people), Elementary & secondary schools (2,753 people), and Motor vehicles & motor vehicle equipment manufacturing (2,470 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN, though some of these residents may live in Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$44,581

Median earning men ± $1,627

$34,746

Median earning women ± $2,512

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Information ($67,716), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($50,611), and Manufacturing ($49,127).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Construction ($59,375), Public Administration ($44,178), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($42,953).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.51%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.98M people employed in Kentucky. This represents a 2.51% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 14.4%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Kentucky.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Tennessee went to Donald J. Trump with 64.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (34.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.703%).

Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty are the senators currently representing the state of Tennessee. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Tennessee is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN. Showing the available data for Tennessee.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (64.2%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (34.5%)
Democratic Party
Robert Kennedy (0.703%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Tennessee went to Donald J. Trump with 64.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (34.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.703%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Tennessee for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Tennessee

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Marsha Blackburn

Senator from Tennessee

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Bill Hagerty

Senator from Tennessee

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty are the senators currently representing Tennessee.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Tennessee over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Tennessee

Tennessee is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Tennessee have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2023, universities in Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN awarded 196 degrees. The student population of Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN in 2023 is skewed towards men, with 449 male students and 252 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN are White (162 and 83.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (11 and 5.67%), Unknown (8 and 4.12%), and Two or More Races (6 and 3.09%).

The largest universities in Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN by number of degrees awarded are Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Hartsville (196 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN are Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (44 and 22.4%), Welding Technology (32 and 16.3%), and Computer Support Specialist (26 and 13.3%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2023 there were 701 students enrolled in Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN, 64.1% men and 35.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 522 records, of which 35.6% were women and 64.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Welding Technology
29 degrees awarded
Industrial Mechanics & Maintenance Technology
18 degrees awarded
Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
44 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN was Welding Technology with 29 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Hartsville

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

196 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Hartsville with 196 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2023, 134 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN, which is 2.16 times more than the 62 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 162 degrees mean that there were 14.7 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 11 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2022, 0.824% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.891% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (35.1k), Secondary Education (16.6k), and Some college (15.4k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN was $210,800 in 2023, which is 0.695 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $186,600 to $210,800, a 13% increase. The homeownership rate in Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN is 74.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN have an average commute time of 32.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN is $55,650. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN was Williamson County--Brentwood & Franklin cities, Nolensville town (west) PUMA, TN with a value of $132,781, followed by Williamson County--Thompson Station town & Fairview city PUMA, TN and Shelby County (Southeast)--Collierville town & Germantown city PUMA, TN, with respective values of $127,965 and $120,758.

Housing

Property

$210,800

Median Property Value 2023

±$6,341

$29,236

Median Property Taxes

±$1,149

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

74.3%

Homeownership

2023

69.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 74.3% of the housing units in Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 74.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN was Williamson County--Brentwood & Franklin cities, Nolensville town (west) PUMA, TN with a value of $132,781, followed by Williamson County--Thompson Station town & Fairview city PUMA, TN and Shelby County (Southeast)--Collierville town & Germantown city PUMA, TN, with respective values of $127,965 and $120,758.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$55,650

Median Household Income

± $2,169

39.4k

Number of Households

± 1,497

In 2023, the median household income of the 39.4k households in Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN grew to $55,650 from the previous year's value of $53,207.

The following chart displays the households in Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.401

2022 Wage GINI in Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN

0.379

2021 Wage GINI in Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN

In 2022, the income inequality in Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN was 0.401 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 5.85% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (80.6%)
Carpooled (11.1%)
Worked At Home (6.11%)

In 2023, 80.6% of workers in Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.1%) and those who worked at home (6.11%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

32.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN have a longer commute time (32.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 3.64% of the workforce in Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

16.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN (16.6k out of 101k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

90.7% of the population of Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN has health coverage, with 42.4% on employee plans, 20.4% on Medicaid, 13% on Medicare, 13.4% on non-group plans, and 1.5% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Tennessee see 1403 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.143% increase from the previous year (1401 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1793 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 560 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Tennessee.

1,403 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Tennessee

Primary care physicians in Tennessee see an average of 1,403 patients per year. This represents a 0.143% increase from the previous year (1,401 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Tennessee in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.6% under 18 years, 20.4% between 18 and 34 years, 38.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.2% were men and 49.8% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

9.27%

Uninsured

42.4%

Employer Coverage

20.4%

Medicaid

13%

Medicare

13.4%

Non-Group

1.5%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN declined by 7.22% from 9.99% to 9.27%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Macon, Dekalb & Cannon Counties PUMA, TN changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.