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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Macon

Mississippi · 2,461 residents · 3.829 sq mi
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Macon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,800. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $42,100. The poverty rate of 36.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 34% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,461
+9%since 1990
from 2,256 in 1990
1990 – 2025
643 / sq mi
+9%since 1990
from 589 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.2
+3%since 1990
from 32.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K3K3K4K1990201020202024Macon
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$20,800
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,023 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,568
+59%since 1990
from $7,924 in 1990
US average: $21,522
36.0%
−6.7 ptssince 1990
from 42.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$42,100
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$238
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $194 in 1990
US average: $602
62.7%
−3.4 ptssince 1990
from 66.1% in 1990
37.3% rent
2.0
−17%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic42%(948)
Black58%(1,308)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score60.9%(1,374)
2000
White, non-Hispanic31.3%(770)
Black67.2%(1,654)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(10)
Asian0.4%(9)
Diversity Score55.3%(1,360)
55
−9%since 1990
from 61 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.3%
−4.1 ptssince 1990
from 17.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
61.8%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 59.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.6%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 3.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.6 min
−24%since 1990
from 16.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Macon, Mississippi?

Macon, Mississippi has about 2,461 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Macon, Mississippi?

The typical household in Macon, Mississippi earns about $20,800 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Macon, Mississippi expensive?

In Macon, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $42,100, and the typical rent is about $238 a month.

How educated are people in Macon, Mississippi?

About 13.3% of adults age 25 and over in Macon, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Macon, Mississippi?

About 36.0% of people in Macon, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Macon, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Macon, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 205 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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