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Macon County

Missouri · 15,566 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 $36,429. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $84,200. With a median age of 42.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% 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
15,566
−1%since 2000
from 15,762 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
19 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 20 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.3
+5%since 2000
from 40.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
15K15K15K16K16K1990201020202024Macon County
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,429
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,195 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,411
+14%since 2000
from $16,189 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.408
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade12.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade9.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,200
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$506
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $308 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.2%
−37.9 ptssince 2000
from 76.2% in 2000
26.2% rent
Vacancy rate
17.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 37.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+14%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(14,735)
Black2.2%(349)
Hispanic / Latino1%(150)
Asian0.4%(63)
Other1.5%(239)
Diversity Score12.5%(1,939)
Diversity Score
12
+61%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
+42%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 80.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% 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
6.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.0%
−30.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
51.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.4%
−35.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Macon County, Missouri?

Macon County, Missouri has about 15,566 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Macon County, Missouri earns about $36,429 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 $84,200, and the typical rent is about $506 a month.

How educated are people in Macon County, Missouri?

About 15.0% 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 14.8% 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 221 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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