Macon County's estimated 2026 population is 15,185 with a growth rate of 0.03% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Macon County is the 67th largest county in Missouri. The 2010 population was 15,580 and has seen a growth of -2.54% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Macon County includes 92.28% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (92.28%)
Two or more races (3.89%)
Black or African American (2.37%)
Other race (0.69%)
Asian (0.67%)
Native American (0.11%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,992 | 92.28% |
| Two or more races | 590 | 3.89% |
| Black or African American | 359 | 2.37% |
| Other race | 104 | 0.69% |
| Asian | 102 | 0.67% |
| Native American | 16 | 0.11% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Macon County's average per capita income is $39,357. Household income levels show a median of $58,318. The poverty rate stands at 10.03%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $83,234 | - |
| Families | $74,093 | $83,693 |
| Households | $58,318 | $70,099 |
| Non Families | $32,632 | $43,411 |
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