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Macon

Mississippi · 2,768 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 $21,667. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $58,900. The poverty rate of 41.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,768
+12%since 2000
from 2,461 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
723 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 643 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.6
+1%since 2000
from 33.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K4K1990201020202024Macon
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,667
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,800 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,755
−6%since 2000
from $12,568 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
41.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 36.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.489
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade32.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing6.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$58,900
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$453
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $238 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.2%
−30.5 ptssince 2000
from 62.7% in 2000
38.5% rent
Vacancy rate
17.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.3%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+34%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic31.3%(770)
Black67.2%(1,654)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(10)
Asian0.4%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score55.3%(1,360)
2010
White, non-Hispanic21.7%(600)
Black77%(2,131)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(13)
Asian0.5%(13)
Other0.5%(14)
Diversity Score45.2%(1,252)
Diversity Score
45
−18%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.1%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.2%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 61.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
+82%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 74.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.5%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.1%
−41.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
Female
51.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.1%
−37.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Macon, Mississippi?

Macon, Mississippi has about 2,768 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Macon, Mississippi?

The typical household in Macon, Mississippi earns about $21,667 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 $58,900, and the typical rent is about $453 a month.

How educated are people in Macon, Mississippi?

About 19.1% 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 41.6% 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 512 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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