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Macon

County:
Macon County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
6.062
State:
Missouri

Macon is a city located in Macon County, Missouri. Macon has a 2026 population of 5,536. It is also the county seat of Macon County. Macon is currently growing at a rate of 0.25% annually and its population has increased by 1.5% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,454 in 2020.

The median household income in Macon is $61,642 with a poverty rate of 10.49%. The median age in Macon is 46.1 years: 48.1 years for males, and 43.6 years for females. For every 100 females there are 88.6 males.

5.5K
Total Population
913
Density (mi²)
14 0.25%
Growth

Macon Population

Macon Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20265,536140.25%
20255,522130.24%
20245,50970.13%
20235,502330.6%
20225,469150.28%
20215,45400%
20205,454-3-0.05%
20195,347-11-0.21%
20185,358-24-0.45%
20175,382340.64%
20165,348-43-0.8%
20155,391-61-1.12%
20145,452-7-0.13%
20135,459-30-0.55%
20125,489340.62%
20115,455-26-0.47%
20105,481100.18%
20005,538-33-0.59%
19905,571-109-1.92%
19805,6803797.15%
19705,30175416.58%
19604,5473959.51%
19504,152-54-1.28%
19404,2063559.22%
19303,8513028.51%
19203,549-35-0.98%
19103,584-484-11.9%
19004,06869720.68%
18903,37132510.67%
18803,046-632-17.18%
18703,67800%

Median Age

Overall: 46.1 years
Female: 43.6 years
Male: 48.1 years

Macon Adults

There are 4,313 adults, (1,282 of whom are seniors) in Macon.

Sex Ratio

Female: 2,898 (53%)
Male: 2,568 (47%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Macon includes 85.47% White, 3.93% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White4,67285.47%
Two or more races4558.32%
Black or African American2153.93%
Other race661.21%
Asian440.8%
Native American140.26%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races1172.14%
Other race661.21%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White4,67285.47%
Two or more races3386.18%
Black or African American2153.93%
Asian440.8%
Native American140.26%

Macon Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Macon 's average per capita income is $41,327. Household income levels show a median of $61,642. The poverty rate stands at 10.49%.

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$97,656-
Families$87,500$89,749
Households$61,642$70,174
Non Families$31,117$37,978

$41,327

Average Income

$61,642

Median Household Income

10.49%

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)