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Macon

County:
Noxubee County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
3.829
State:
Mississippi

Macon is a city located in Noxubee County, Mississippi. Macon has a 2026 population of 2,388. It is also the county seat of Noxubee County. Macon is currently declining at a rate of -1.2% annually and its population has decreased by -6.79% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,562 in 2020.

The median household income in Macon is $31,774 with a poverty rate of 34.65%. The median age in Macon is 33.1 years: 31 years for males, and 38.2 years for females. For every 100 females there are 91.6 males.

2.4K
Total Population
624
Density (mi²)
-29 -1.2%
Growth

Macon Population

Macon Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20262,388-29-1.2%
20252,417-29-1.19%
20242,446-28-1.13%
20232,474-23-0.92%
20222,497-34-1.34%
20212,531-31-1.21%
20202,562-13-0.5%
20192,432-36-1.46%
20182,468-41-1.63%
20172,509-45-1.76%
20162,554-17-0.66%
20152,571-46-1.76%
20142,617-1-0.04%
20132,618-27-1.02%
20122,645-39-1.45%
20112,684-50-1.83%
20102,734-34-1.23%
19702,612451.75%
19602,56700%

Median Age

Overall: 33.1 years
Female: 38.2 years
Male: 31 years

Macon Adults

There are 2,336 adults, (412 of whom are seniors) in Macon.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,740 (52.2%)
Male: 1,593 (47.8%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Macon includes 87.46% Black or African American, 12.27% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Two or more races and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American2,91587.46%
White40912.27%
Other race70.21%
Two or more races20.06%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race50.15%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American2,91587.46%
White40912.27%
Other race20.06%
Two or more races20.06%

Macon Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Macon 's average per capita income is $31,217. Household income levels show a median of $31,774. The poverty rate stands at 34.65%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$102,887-
Families$33,931$48,906
Households$31,774$45,140
Non Families$19,646$28,319

$31,217

Average Income

$31,774

Median Household Income

34.65%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)