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Macon

Missouri · 5,532 residents (2025 est.) · 6.062 sq mi
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Macon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $61,642. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $151,800. With a median age of 46.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,466
−1%since 2000
from 5,538 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
902 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 914 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
46.1
+10%since 2000
from 41.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:5,532 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Macon
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,642
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,738 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,249
+93%since 2000
from $16,679 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.8%
+26.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.390
−7%since 2010
from 0.419 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade12.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance9.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$151,800
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$680
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $293 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
65.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 67.2% in 2000
34.1% rent
Vacancy rate
15.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.1%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
+1%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
74
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(5,102)
Black5.3%(295)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(49)
Asian0.2%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.4%(855)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.5%(4,672)
Black3.9%(215)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(183)
Asian0.8%(44)
Other6.4%(352)
Diversity Score32.8%(1,794)
Diversity Score
33
+113%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.4%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.8%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.0 min
+34%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 86.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.9%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
−6.3 ptssince 2011
from 8.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 58.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
23.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.5%
−26.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
Female
53.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.2%
−33.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2012
from 15.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.5%
−79.0 ptssince 2013
from 86.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.1%
+23.7 ptssince 2017
from 63.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2016
from 97.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2016
from 2.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Macon, Missouri?

Macon, Missouri has about 5,466 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Macon, Missouri?

The typical household in Macon, Missouri earns about $61,642 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Macon, Missouri expensive?

In Macon, Missouri, the median home is worth about $151,800, and the typical rent is about $680 a month.

How educated are people in Macon, Missouri?

About 22.4% of adults age 25 and over in Macon, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Macon, Missouri?

About 10.5% of people in Macon, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Macon, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Macon, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 105 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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