County · Missouri
Macon County, Missouri
Macon County, Missouri. Macon County had 15,190 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.1% since 2020, while Missouri grew 1.9%. It holds 10 places (9 cities, villages and boroughs and 1 census-designated) and 5 census tracts. GEOID 29121.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
15,190
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 15,209 · ACS 2020-2024: 15,163
Median household income
$62,357
±$5,108 (90% margin)
Missouri: $70,702
Median home value
$149,100
±$9,371 (90% margin)
Missouri: $230,300
Median gross rent
$672
±$39 (90% margin)
Missouri: $1,033
How many people live in Macon County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 15,209 residents in Macon County. The Census Bureau estimates 15,190 for July 1, 2025, down 0.1% since 2020, while Missouri grew 1.9%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 15,163 over 801 square miles of land.
| Measure | Macon County | Missouri | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 15,163 | 6,191,814 | −36 |
| Households | 6,067±200 | 2,508,227 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.46±0.08 | 2.40 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 7,419±32 | 2,825,287 | −252 |
Macon County's population since 2000
From 15,762 in 2000 to 15,190 in 2025: down 3.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Macon County?
Macon County holds 10 places: 9 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Macon with 5,532 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Macon | 5,457 | $61,642 |
|---|---|---|
| La Plata | 1,257 | $50,000 |
| Bevier | 636 | $47,240 |
| Atlanta | 379 | $68,000 |
| Callao | 251 | $39,063 |
| New CambriaGEOID 2951734 | 153 | $65,417 |
| ExcelloGEOID 2923050 | 61 | $47,656 |
| ElmerGEOID 2921988 | 51 | $37,500 |
| EthelGEOID 2922672 | 41 | not published |
| South GiffordGEOID 2968852 | 22 | $11,250 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Macon County?
The median resident of Macon County is 43.5 years old; 23.1% are under 18 and 22.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 92.0%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 3.3%. 0.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Macon County | Missouri | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.5±0.6 | 39.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 23.1%±0.2 pts | 22.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 22.3%±0.3 pts | 17.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.9% | 5.2% | +0.4 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 92.0%±0.4 pts | 76.3% | −1.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.8%±0.5 pts | 10.9% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.4 pts | 2.1% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.3%±0.7 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.7%±0.4 pts | 4.5% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.1%±0.9 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.7%±1.1 pts | 7.3% | – |
| With a disability | 16.0%±1.5 pts | 14.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 11.5%±2.0 pts | 8.8% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.2%±1.3 pts | 91.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 19.4%±2.3 pts | 32.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.1%±1.3 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.9%±0.4 pts | 2.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Macon County earn?
Half of Macon County's 6,067 households earn less than $62,357 a year (±$5,108), against $70,702 in Missouri. In 2015-2019 the median was $52,607 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $9,750 after inflation. 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Macon County | Missouri | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $62,357±$5,108 | $70,702 | +$9,750 |
| Mean household income | $72,915±$4,085 | $96,247 | – |
| Per capita income | $30,350±$1,512 | $39,695 | +$3,107 |
| People below the poverty line | 9.5%±1.9 pts | 12.6% | −3.3 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 10.9%±4.1 pts | 15.8% | −10.1 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 8.6%±1.8 pts | 9.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 80.6%±2.6 pts | 89.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Macon County?
Owners occupy 76.8% of Macon County's occupied homes and renters 23.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $149,100 by its owner (±$9,371). The median renter pays $672 a month including utilities, and 27.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Macon County | Missouri | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $149,100±$9,371 | $230,300 | +$29,477 |
| Median gross rent | $672±$39 | $1,033 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 27.5%±7.9 pts | 36.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,104±$69 | $1,524 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 76.8%±2.5 pts | 68.1% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 7,419±32 | 2,825,287 | −252 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.5%±0.5 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.1%±5.3 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 80.3%±2.9 pts | 70.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 8.5%±1.9 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.1%±0.5 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 18.9%±2.2 pts | 13.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Macon County building?
Builders took permits for 13 new housing units across Macon County in 2025 (8 single-family), 0.9 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Macon County get to work?
78.1% of Macon County's workers drive alone and 9.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 22.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.1%.
| Measure | Macon County | Missouri | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 56.3%±2.4 pts | 63.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.1%±0.8 pts | 4.0% | −3.1 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 78.1%±3.2 pts | 74.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.4%±2.3 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Walked | 2.2%±0.9 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 9.8%±2.1 pts | 13.0% | +5.9 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.1 min±1.3 | 23.5 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Macon County's census tracts?
Macon County is divided into 5 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $47,389 (Tract 9605) to $67,917 (Tract 9604).
| Tract 960129121960100 | 2,415±213 | $58,073 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 960229121960200 | 2,490±224 | $60,170 |
| Tract 960329121960300 | 3,845±273 | $63,158 |
| Tract 960429121960400 | 4,094±323 | $67,917 |
| Tract 960529121960500 | 2,319±259 | $47,389 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Macon County compare with Missouri's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 67th of 115 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 80th of 115 |
| Residents per square mile | 85th of 115 |
| Median household income | 46th of 115 |
| Median home value | 83rd of 115 |
| Median gross rent | 83rd of 115 |
| Poverty rate | 98th of 115 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 46th of 115 |
| Median age | 29th of 115 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
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