Macon County's estimated 2026 population is 15,197 with a growth rate of 0.05% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Macon County is the 66th largest county in Missouri. The 2010 population was 15,580 and has seen a growth of -2.46% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 43.5 years
Female: 44.4 years
Male: 41.9 years
There are 11,663 adults, (3,378 of whom are seniors) in Macon County.
Female: 7,705 (50.8%)
Male: 7,458 (49.2%)
The racial composition of Macon County includes 92.05% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,958 | 92.05% |
| Two or more races | 654 | 4.31% |
| Black or African American | 323 | 2.13% |
| Other race | 112 | 0.74% |
| Asian | 93 | 0.61% |
| Native American | 23 | 0.15% |
Macon County's average per capita income is $41,880. Household income levels show a median of $62,357. The poverty rate stands at 9.52%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $85,963 | - |
| Families | $77,592 | $85,341 |
| Households | $62,357 | $72,915 |
| Non Families | $34,589 | $47,012 |
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