Macon County North Carolina History Law And Government

In 1839 the western part of Macon County became Cherokee County. In 1851Events January 23 The flip of a coin determines whether a new city in Oregon is named after Boston, Massachusetts, or Portland, Maine, with Portland winning. March 1 Victor Hugo gives speech at the French national assembly and uses the phrase United State parts of Macon County and Haywood County were combined to form Jackson CountyJackson County is a county located in the U. State of North Carolina. As of 2000, the population is 33,121. Since 1913 its county seat has been Sylva 6, replacing Webster. History The county was formed in 1852 from parts of Haywood County and Macon County.

2 Law and government

Macon County is a member of the regional Southwestern CommissionThe Southwestern Commission is one of the 17 regional North Carolina Councils of Governments Region A established by the North Carolina General Assembly for the purpose of regional planning and administration. Headquartered in Bryson City, North Carolina, council of governments.

3 Geography

According to the U.S. Census BureauThe United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. Its mission is defined in the Constitution of the United States, which directs that the population be enumerated at least once every te, the county has a total area of 1,345 km² (519 mi²This article is about the unit of measure. In England, the Square Mile is a traditional name for the City of London. A square mile (symbol sq. or mi is an imperial unit which is the area of a square whose side is one mile (or 5,280 feet). A square mile is). 1,338 km² (516 mi²) of it is land and 8 km² (3 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.58% water.

3.1 Townships

The county is divided into eleven townshipThe term township generally means the district or area associated with a town. However in some systems, especially in the U. no town need be involved, and indeed in the Scottish Highlands the term describes a very small agricultural community. Specific uss: Burningtown, Cartoogechaye, Cowee, Ellijay, Flats, Franklin, Highlands, Millshoal, Nantahala, Smithbridge, and Sugarfork.

3.2 Adjacent Counties

3.3 Geographic Features

The county's largest natural water supply is the Cullasaja River.

4 Demographics

As of the census ² of 2000, there are 29,811 people, 12,828 households, and 8,902 families residing in the county. The population density is 22/km² (58/mi²). There are 20,746 housing units at an average density of 16/km² (40/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 97.18% White, 1.20% Black or African American, 0.28% Native American, 0.39% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.31% from other races, and 0.63% from two or more races. 1.52% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 12,828 households out of which 24.80% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.50% are married couples living together, 8.00% have a female householder with no husband present, and 30.60% are non-families. 27.00% of all households are made up of individuals and 13.60% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.28 and the average family size is 2.74.

In the county the population is spread out with 20.30% under the age of 18, 6.10% from 18 to 24, 23.20% from 25 to 44, 27.90% from 45 to 64, and 22.40% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 45 years. For every 100 females there are 92.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 88.40 males.

The median income for a household in the county is $32,139, and the median income for a family is $37,381. Males have a median income of $28,113 versus $20,081 for females. The per capita income for the county is $18,642. 12.60% of the population and 8.80% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 16.00% of those under the age of 18 and 11.80% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

5 Towns and townships

Townships:

Cullasaja
Gneiss
Sugar Fork
Iotla
Burningtown
Cartoogechaye
Cowee
Ellijay
Flats
Mill Shoal
Nantahala
Smithbridge
Otto
Aquone
Etna
Kyle
Leatherman
Rainbow Springs
Prentiss
Scaly Mountain
West's Mill

6 External links

Macon County government official website

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1 History