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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Macon County

Missouri · 15,345 residents · 801.208 sq mi
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Macon County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,271. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $32,900. With a median age of 38.4, the population is older than the US median of 33.0.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 38.4
US median: 33.0
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

15,345
−3%vs 2000
vs 15,762 in 2000
1990 – 2025
19 / sq mi
−3%vs 2000
vs 20 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
38.4
−4%vs 2000
vs 40.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
15K15K15K16K16K1990201020202024Macon County
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$20,271
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $30,195 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,976
−38%vs 2000
vs $16,189 in 2000
US average: $14,340
14.4%
+2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$32,900
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $61,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$244
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $308 in 2000
US average: $450
76.5%
+0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 76.2% in 2000
23.5% rent
1.6
−20%vs 2000
vs 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(15,071)
Black2.2%(347)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(121)
Asian0.2%(25)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.7%(1,217)
1990
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(14,940)
Black2.2%(337)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(48)
Asian0.1%(8)
Other0.4%(60)
Diversity Score7.2%(1,103)
7
−7%vs 2000
vs 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.5%
−1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
70.3%
−7.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 77.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.5%
−0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.0 min
+56%vs 2000
vs 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Macon County, Missouri?

Macon County, Missouri has about 15,345 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Macon County, Missouri?

The typical household in Macon County, Missouri earns about $20,271 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Macon County, Missouri expensive?

In Macon County, Missouri, the median home is worth about $32,900, and the typical rent is about $244 a month.

How educated are people in Macon County, Missouri?

About 11.5% of adults age 25 and over in Macon County, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Macon County, Missouri?

About 14.4% of people in Macon County, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

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

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