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Macon

Mississippi · 2,582 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 $25,901. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $81,300. The poverty rate of 41.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

2,582
+5%since 2000
from 2,461 in 2000
1990 – 2025
674 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 643 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
35.9
+8%since 2000
from 33.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
2K2K3K3K4K1990201020202024Macon
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,901
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,800 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$20,204
+61%since 2000
from $12,568 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.7%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
41.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 36.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade11.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$81,300
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
$707
+98%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $238 in 2000
US average: $1,124
54.0%
−8.7 ptssince 2000
from 62.7% in 2000
46.0% rent
3.1
+55%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic14.8%(383)
Black80.9%(2,088)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(49)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score36.2%(936)
36
−34%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
75.7%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 61.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
2.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.5 min
+103%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
94.4%
+19.7 ptssince 2009
from 74.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
7.8%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

10.5%
−9.7 ptssince 2011
from 20.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
56.7%
+5.8 ptssince 2011
from 50.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
16.1%
−46.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

51.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
48.7%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
0.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
10.6%
−71.7 ptssince 2013
from 82.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Macon, Mississippi?

Macon, Mississippi has about 2,582 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Macon, Mississippi?

The typical household in Macon, Mississippi earns about $25,901 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 $81,300, and the typical rent is about $707 a month.

How educated are people in Macon, Mississippi?

About 14.5% 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 41.3% 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 326 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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