Macon County Summary

Life in Macon County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Macon County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Macon County:

  • The population in Macon County is 15,173.

  • The median home value in Macon County is $166,216.

  • The median income in Macon County is $54,113.

  • The median rent in Macon County is $699.

  • The unemployment rate in Macon County is 3.8%.

  • The poverty rate in Macon County is 11.0%.

  • The average high in Macon County is 71.4° and there are 94.9 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Macon County

List Of Cities & Towns in Macon County

Macon, MO Population 5,452

La Plata, MO Population 1,265

Bevier, MO Population 633

Atlanta, MO Population 546

Callao, MO Population 301

New Cambria, MO Population 128

Ethel, MO Population 64

South Gifford, MO Population 50

Excello, MO Population 27

Elmer, MO Population 21

Map Of Macon County

Macon County, MO Weather

  • The average high in Macon County is 71.4°.

  • There are 78.46 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 94.9 inches of rain each year with 7.2 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:15 hours of sun each day in Macon County.

StatMacon County
Mean High71.4
Nice Days78.46
Rainfall94.9
Snowfall7.2
Sunny_hours5:15
71.4°
Average High
94.9
Inches of Rain

Macon County Photos

Macon Missouri Public Library
Source: Wikipedia User Catfilmnoir a.k.a. Carol | CC BY-SA 2.0

Macon County Demographics

Population over time in Macon County

The current population in Macon County is 15,173. The population has increased 0.2% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 15,222 0.4%
2021 15,154 -0.3%
2020 15,199 -

Gender in Macon County

  • Macon County is 50.4% female with 7,640 female residents.

  • Macon County is 49.6% male with 7,532 male residents.

Female
50.4% (7,640)
Male
49.6% (7,532)
Gender Macon County MO USA
Female 50.4% 50.6% 50.4%
Male 49.6% 49.4% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Macon County

Macon County is:

  • 92.5% White with 14,037 White residents.

  • 1.9% African American with 287 African American residents.

  • 0.4% American Indian with 57 American Indian residents.

  • 0.6% Asian with 93 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 3 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.2% Other with 23 Other residents.

  • 2.7% Two Or More with 413 Two Or More residents.

  • 1.7% Hispanic with 260 Hispanic residents.

White
92.5% (14,037)
African American
1.9% (287)
American Indian
0.4% (57)
Asian
0.6% (93)
Hawaiian
0.0% (3)
Other
0.2% (23)
Two Or More
2.7% (413)
Hispanic
1.7% (260)

Table: Macon County By Race

Race Macon County MO USA
White 92.5% 77.6% 58.9%
African American 1.9% 11.2% 12.1%
American Indian 0.4% 0.2% 0.6%
Asian 0.6% 2.0% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.2% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.7% 4.0% 3.5%
Hispanic 1.7% 4.6% 18.7%

Household Income For Macon County, Missouri

  • 3.2% of households in Macon County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 6.2% of households in Macon County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 11.4% of households in Macon County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 10.6% of households in Macon County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 14.8% of households in Macon County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 20.1% of households in Macon County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 16.0% of households in Macon County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 12.5% of households in Macon County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 3.2% of households in Macon County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 2.0% of households in Macon County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
3.2% (490)
$10,000 to $14,999
6.2% (944)
$15,000 to $24,999
11.4% (1,725)
$25,000 to $34,999
10.6% (1,608)
$35,000 to $49,999
14.8% (2,246)
$50,000 to $74,999
20.1% (3,048)
$75,000 to $99,999
16.0% (2,420)
$100,000 to $149,999
12.5% (1,896)
$150,000 to $199,999
3.2% (492)
$200,000 or more
2.0% (298)
Income Macon County MO USA
Less than $10,000 3.2% 5.0% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 6.2% 4.3% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 11.4% 8.0% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 10.6% 8.6% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 14.8% 12.3% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 20.1% 17.7% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 16.0% 13.4% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 12.5% 16.1% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 3.2% 7.2% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 2.0% 7.3% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Macon County for adults over 25

  • 1.0% of adults in Macon County completed < 9th grade.

  • 7.0% of adults in Macon County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 45.0% of adults in Macon County completed high school / ged.

  • 20.0% of adults in Macon County completed some college.

  • 9.0% of adults in Macon County completed associate's degree.

  • 13.0% of adults in Macon County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 3.0% of adults in Macon County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Macon County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Macon County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
0% (151)
9-12th Grade
7% (1,062)
High School / GED
45% (6,827)
Some College
20% (3,034)
Associate's Degree
9% (1,365)
Bachelor's Degree
13% (1,972)
Master's Degree
3% (455)
Professional Degree
1% (151)
Doctorate Degree
1% (151)
Education Macon County MO USA
< 9th Grade 0% 4% 3%
9-12th Grade 7% 6% 6%
High School / GED 45% 30% 26%
Some College 20% 21% 20%
Associate's Degree 9% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 13% 19% 21%
Master's Degree 3% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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