State
County
Land Area (mi²)
6.0 sq mi
Density (mi²)
886.70/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.21% (-11)
Growth Since 2010
-2.78% (-152)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Macon, Missouri Population 2021
5,319
Macon is a city located in Macon County Missouri. It is also the county seat of Macon County. With a 2020 population of 5,319, it is the 126th largest city in Missouri and the 4599th largest city in the United States . Macon is currently declining at a rate of -0.21% annually and its population has decreased by -2.78% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,471 in 2010. Spanning over 6 miles, Macon has a population density of 887 people per square mile.
The average household income in Macon is $48,766 with a poverty rate of 15.12%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $535 per month, and the median house value is $94,800. The median age in Macon is 38.3 years, 38.8 years for males, and 37.7 years for females.
Macon Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Maconwas:
- White: 87.50%
- Two or more races: 4.59%
- Black or African American: 4.54%
- Native American: 1.47%
- Asian: 1.34%
- Other race: 0.56%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Macon, Missouri is 5,319 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 5,319.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 5,471.
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,688 | 87.50% |
| Two or More Races | 246 | 4.59% |
| Black or African American | 243 | 4.54% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 79 | 1.47% |
| Asian | 72 | 1.34% |
| Some Other Race | 30 | 0.56% |
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Macon Population Pyramid $2021
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| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,137 | 2.4 | 59.5 |
| Non Family | 977 | 1.17 | 46.8 |
| Married | 887 | 3.21 | 80.7 |
| Female | 195 | 3.99 | 15.4 |
| Male | 78 | 4.63 | 87.2 |
3.33
Average Family Size
2.4
Average Household Size
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 237 | 6.49% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 350 | 9.58% |
| High School Graduate | 1,413 | 38.68% |
| Some College | 654 | 17.90% |
| Associates Degree | 264 | 7.23% |
| Bachelors Degree | 547 | 14.97% |
| Graduate Degree | 188 | 5.15% |
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Macon Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,337 | 2,840 | 678 |
| Black | 194 | 127 | 39 |
| Hispanic | 73 | 73 | |
| 2+ Races | 71 | 62 | |
| Other Race | 19 | 19 | |
| Native American | 16 | 8 | 8 |
| Asian | 16 | 10 | 10 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 62.50%.
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$28,934
Average Earnings
$35,250
Average Male
$23,988
Average Female
Macon Language by Age
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Macon Language
96.89% of Macon residents speak only English, while 3.11% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.40% of the population.
Macon Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,430 | 501 | 11.31% |
| Multiple | 246 | 116 | 47.15% |
| Native | 79 | 71 | 89.87% |
| Asian | 72 | 53 | 73.61% |
| Black | 238 | 37 | 15.55% |
| Hispanic | 141 | 16 | 11.35% |
15.12%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.28%
Male Poverty Rate
14.97%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Macon
The race most likely to be in poverty in Macon is Native, with 89.87% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Macon is White, with 11.31% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.19%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.65%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.23%.
Macon Marital Status
Marriage Rates
46.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.8%
Male Marriage Rate
45.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Macon Married by Age and Sex
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Macon Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Macon Marital Status by Race
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 413 | 11.58% |
| Black | 39 | 17.49% |
Macon Veterans by Education
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4.13%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40.29%
Veteran Disability Rate
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53.1%
Labor Force Participation
49.2%
Employment Rate
7.4%
Unemployment Rate
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Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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76.48%
Born in Macon
97.98%
Native Born
2.02%
Foreign Born
1.34%
Non Citizen
0.67%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.98% of Macon residents were born in the United States, with 76.48% having been born in Missouri. 1.34% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,319 | -11 | -0.21% |
| 2020 | 5,330 | -11 | -0.21% |
| 2019 | 5,341 | -11 | -0.21% |
| 2018 | 5,352 | -25 | -0.46% |
| 2017 | 5,377 | 30 | 0.56% |
| 2016 | 5,347 | -42 | -0.78% |
| 2015 | 5,389 | -61 | -1.12% |
| 2014 | 5,450 | -8 | -0.15% |
| 2013 | 5,458 | -30 | -0.55% |
| 2012 | 5,488 | 33 | 0.60% |
| 2011 | 5,455 | -26 | -0.47% |
| 2010 | 5,481 | -57 | -0.10% |
| 2000 | 5,538 | -33 | -0.06% |
| 1990 | 5,571 | -109 | -0.19% |
| 1980 | 5,680 | 379 | 0.69% |
| 1970 | 5,301 | 754 | 1.55% |
| 1960 | 4,547 | 395 | 0.91% |
| 1950 | 4,152 | -54 | -0.13% |
| 1940 | 4,206 | 355 | 0.89% |
| 1930 | 3,851 | 302 | 0.82% |
| 1920 | 3,549 | -35 | -0.10% |
| 1910 | 3,584 | -484 | -1.26% |
| 1900 | 4,068 | 697 | 1.90% |
| 1890 | 3,371 | 325 | 1.02% |
| 1880 | 3,046 | -632 | -1.87% |
| 1870 | 3,678 | 0.00% |