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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Macon County

Missouri · 15,762 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 $30,195. 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 has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $61,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,762
+3%since 1990
from 15,345 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
20 / sq mi
+3%since 1990
from 19 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
40.1
+4%since 1990
from 38.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
15K15K15K16K16K1990201020202024Macon County
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,195
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,271 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,189
+62%since 1990
from $9,976 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
12.5%
−2.0 ptssince 1990
from 14.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$61,300
+41%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $32,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$308
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $244 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
76.2%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 76.5% in 1990
23.8% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+25%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.0%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 11.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
77.8%
+7.5 ptssince 1990
from 70.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 3.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.4 min
−36%since 1990
from 24.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Macon County to nearby counties

MACON COUNTY VS
Adair County
Income$61,536+104%
Home value$165,700+170%
Population25,684+69%
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MACON COUNTY VS
Shelby County
Income$51,594+71%
Home value$99,900+63%
Population5,870−61%
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MACON COUNTY VS
Randolph County
Income$53,033+76%
Home value$159,300+160%
Population24,513+61%
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MACON COUNTY VS
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Income$61,635+104%
Home value$123,300+101%
Population11,815−22%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Macon County, Missouri?

Macon County, Missouri has about 15,762 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Macon County, Missouri earns about $30,195 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 $61,300, and the typical rent is about $308 a month.

How educated are people in Macon County, Missouri?

About 13.0% 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 12.5% of people in Macon County, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Macon County, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Macon County, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 417 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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Census Tract 9604Census Tract 9603Census Tract 9602Census Tract 9601Census Tract 9605
10 ZIP codes
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