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Macon County, North Carolina

Macon County profile, demographic data, and geographic information.

Local Government & Public Administration

Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
Government Unit Unit Type Jurisdiction Role Contact / Address
GUS Population: 38,717 (2024)
ID: 171104
County Official County Government
Contact: FINANCE DIRECTOR
5 W MAIN ST, FRANKLIN NC 28734-3005
GUS Population: 4,362 (2024)
ID: 131740
Municipal Municipal Government Within County
Contact: LAND USE ADMINISTRATOR
PO BOX 1479, FRANKLIN NC 28744-1479
GUS Population: 1,119 (2024)
ID: 186796
Municipal Municipal Government Within County
Contact: MAYOR
PO BOX 460, HIGHLANDS NC 28741-0460