In Macon, nearly 45% of the population is black, more than 40% of the black population lives in majority-black neighborhoods, 33% of black people live in poverty and less than 12% of whites live in poverty.

What percentage of Macon is black?

67.94% The racial makeup of the city was 67.94% African American, 28.56% White, 0.02% Native American, 0.65% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.46% from other races, and 0.77% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.48% of the population.

What percentage of Ga is black?

32.6% TablePopulationFemale persons, percent 51.4%Race and Hispanic OriginWhite alone, percent 60.2%Black or African American alone, percent(a) 32.6%54 more rows

Is Macon GA segregated?

The Macon metropolitan area has been named no. 11 in a list of the 25 most segregated cities in America, according to data compiled by 24/7 Wall St.

What percent of Savannah GA is black?

53.93% According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Savannah was: Black or African American: 53.93% White: 38.88%

Is Macon Georgia the worst city to live in?

With a crime rate of 47 per one thousand residents, Macon has one of the highest crime rates in America compared to all communities of all sizes - from the smallest towns to the very largest cities. Within Georgia, more than 87% of the communities have a lower crime rate than Macon.

When did schools integrate in GA?

Fifty years ago, that movement brought desegregation to more than 90 public schools in the state of Georgia. A US Supreme Court case in 1954 declared that schools across the country must become racially equal. By 1969, the Green Decision in the state of Georgia sped up the process of integrating students of all races.

Is Macon Georgia a good place to retire?

Macon didnt make it to the top in the 2019 Niche poll of the 100 best places to live in Georgia based on housing, health, education and other categories. But not being listed hasnt stopped some people who live here from showing some love for their town.