Macon County, Missouri
MO · FIPS 29121 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 15,163 | — | #2,151 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $62,357 | -17.0% | #1,862 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 43.5 years | +11.8% | #1,067 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $149,100 | -47.1% | #2,267 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $672 | -42.2% | #2,865 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.5% | -24.5% | #684 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Macon County has a population of 15,163, making it the #2,151 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.5 years, which is 11.8% above the national median.
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The median household income in Macon County is $62,357, ranking #1,862 out of 3,222 counties — 17.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 9.5% and unemployment stands at 2.1%.
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The median home value in Macon County is $149,100 (-47.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $672/mo and the homeownership rate is 76.8%.
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88.5% of residents in Macon County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.5% below the national rate.
About Macon County, Missouri
Macon County, Missouri has a total population of 15,163, making it the 2,151st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Macon County is 43.5 years, which is 11.8% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Macon County is $62,357, which ranks #1,862 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 17.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 9.5%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1%.
The median home value in Macon County is $149,100, 47.1% below the national median. Renters in Macon County pay a median gross rent of $672 per month. The homeownership rate is 76.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Macon County, 19.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 42.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 88.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 24.6 min.
Macon County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 92.0% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (3.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.9%).
All data for Macon County, Missouri comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.