Macon, Missouri Population 2022
Macon is a city located in Macon County Missouri. Macon has a 2020 population of 5,455. It is also the county seat of Macon County. Macon is currently declining at a rate of -0.02% annually and its population has decreased by -0.04% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,457 in 2010.
The average household income in Macon is $48,766 with a poverty rate of 15.77%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $563 per month, and the median house value is $93,300. 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: 87.89%
- Two or more races: 5.32%
- Black or African American: 3.92%
- Asian: 1.47%
- Native American: 0.95%
- Other race: 0.45%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,708 | 87.89% |
| Black or African American | 210 | 3.92% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 51 | 0.95% |
| Asian | 79 | 1.47% |
| Some Other Race | 24 | 0.45% |
| Two or More Races | 285 | 5.32% |
Macon Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,247 | 2.28 | 57.4 |
| Married | 974 | 3.2 | 78.3 |
| Male | 54 | 3.72 | 77.8 |
| Female | 225 | 3.09 | 14.7 |
| Non Family | 994 | 1.12 | 45.5 |
3.12
Average Family Size
2.28
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 205 | 5.55% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 338 | 9.15% |
| High School Graduate | 1,452 | 39.31% |
| Some College | 614 | 16.62% |
| Associates Degree | 360 | 9.75% |
| Bachelors Degree | 497 | 13.45% |
| Graduate Degree | 228 | 6.17% |
Macon Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 20 | 10 | 10 |
| Black | 188 | 170 | 47 |
| White | 3,415 | 2,910 | 659 |
| 2+ Races | 51 | 47 | 9 |
| Other Race | 11 | 11 | |
| Hispanic | 47 | 47 | |
| Native American | 9 | 3 |
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 50.00%.
$27,889
Average Earnings
$34,848
Average Male
$21,709
Average Female
Macon Language by Age
Macon Language
97.30% of Macon residents speak only English, while 2.70% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 1.08% of the population.
Macon Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 51 | 51 | 100.00% |
| Asian | 79 | 63 | 79.75% |
| Multiple | 285 | 154 | 54.04% |
| Black | 210 | 51 | 24.29% |
| White | 4,453 | 493 | 11.07% |
| Other | NaN% | ||
| Hispanic | 118 | 15 | 12.71% |
15.77%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.96%
Male Poverty Rate
13.76%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Macon
The race most likely to be in poverty in Macon is Native, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Macon is Hispanic, with 12.71% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.50%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.40%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.09%.
Macon Marital Status
Marriage Rates
49.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.5%
Male Marriage Rate
49.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Macon Married by Age and Sex
Macon Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Macon Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 389 | 10.46% |
| Black | 14 | 6.90% |
Macon Veterans by Education
7.76%
Veteran Poverty Rate
41.83%
Veteran Disability Rate
55.2%
Labor Force Participation
51.6%
Employment Rate
6.5%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
75.43%
Born in Macon
97.76%
Native Born
2.24%
Foreign Born
1.38%
Non Citizen
0.86%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.76% of Macon residents were born in the United States, with 75.43% having been born in Missouri. 1.38% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1870 | 3,678 | 0.00% | |
| 1880 | 3,046 | -632 | -1.87% |
| 1890 | 3,371 | 325 | 1.02% |
| 1900 | 4,068 | 697 | 1.90% |
| 1910 | 3,584 | -484 | -1.26% |
| 1920 | 3,549 | -35 | -0.10% |
| 1930 | 3,851 | 302 | 0.82% |
| 1940 | 4,206 | 355 | 0.89% |
| 1950 | 4,152 | -54 | -0.13% |
| 1960 | 4,547 | 395 | 0.91% |
| 1970 | 5,301 | 754 | 1.55% |
| 1980 | 5,680 | 379 | 0.69% |
| 1990 | 5,571 | -109 | -0.19% |
| 2000 | 5,538 | -33 | -0.06% |
| 2010 | 5,471 | -67 | -0.12% |
| 2011 | 5,470 | -1 | -0.02% |
| 2012 | 5,469 | -1 | -0.02% |
| 2013 | 5,468 | -1 | -0.02% |
| 2014 | 5,467 | -1 | -0.02% |
| 2015 | 5,466 | -1 | -0.02% |
| 2016 | 5,465 | -1 | -0.02% |
| 2017 | 5,464 | -1 | -0.02% |
| 2018 | 5,463 | -1 | -0.02% |
| 2019 | 5,462 | -1 | -0.02% |
| 2020 | 5,457 | -5 | -0.09% |
| 2021 | 5,456 | -1 | -0.02% |
| 2022 | 5,455 | -1 | -0.02% |