Macon County, Missouri

Total Population: 15,163

County Seat: Macon

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Median Home Value

$127,000

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$58,318

Across all households

Median Age

42.9 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

18.5%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)92.2%
Two or More Races3.0%
Black (Non-Hispanic)2.1%
Hispanic or Latino1.8%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.7%
Other Race0.2%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.1%

Under 18 Years

23.5%

65 Years and Over

21.9%

Male

49.2%

Female

50.8%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.6%

No Health Insurance

12.6%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

91.7%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

18.5%

Enrolled in College (18+)

4.2%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$58,318

Mean Household Income

$70,099

Per Capita Income

$29,099

Unemployment Rate (16+)

3.5%

In Labor Force (19–64)

74.2%

SNAP / Food Stamps

8.2%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$127,000

Median Rent

$719/mo

Total Housing Units

7,425

Owner-Occupied

76.1%

Renter-Occupied

23.9%

Vacancy Rate

19.9%

Married Couple Households

53.2%

Cohabiting Couple Households

5.1%

Male Householder, No Partner

16.9%

Female Householder, No Partner

24.7%

Average Household Size

2.51

Broadband Internet Access

78.7%

Housing Built Since 2010

6.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 29121.