Macon County, MO
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Macon County Overview
15,173
TOTAL POPULATION
7,532
MALE POPULATION
7,641
FEMALE POPULATION
98.57
MALES / 100 FEMALES
101.45
FEMALES / 100 MALES
43.0
MEDIAN AGE
3.3
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$27,227
PER CAPITA INCOME
$69,375
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$54,113
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
27.5%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
72.5¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$7,860
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.40
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
6,885
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
56.9%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
3.8%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Macon County Area Codes
Race in Macon County
The most populous races in Macon County are White / Caucasian (14,074 | 92.8%), Two or more Races (523 | 3.5%), and Black / African American (340 | 2.2%).
| Race | # Population | % Population |
| Asian | 93 | 0.6% |
| Black / African American | 340 | 2.2% |
| Hawaiian / Pacific | 3 | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 260 | 1.7% |
| Native / Alaskan | 57 | 0.4% |
| White / Caucasian | 14,074 | 92.8% |
| Two or more Races | 523 | 3.5% |
| Some other Race | 83 | 0.5% |
| Total | 15,173 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Macon County
The most populous ancestries reported in Macon County are German (2,712 | 17.9%), Irish (1,593 | 10.5%), English (1,419 | 9.3%), American (1,185 | 7.8%), and Italian (570 | 3.8%), together accounting for 49.3% of all Macon County residents.
| Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
| African | 84 | 0.5% |
| American | 1,185 | 7.8% |
| Arab | 11 | 0.1% |
| Austrian | 17 | 0.1% |
| Belgian | 2 | 0.0% |
| Blackfeet | 7 | 0.1% |
| British | 10 | 0.1% |
| Burmese | 21 | 0.1% |
| Canadian | 5 | 0.0% |
| Celtic | 118 | 0.8% |
| Central American | 34 | 0.2% |
| Central American Indian | 6 | 0.0% |
| Cherokee | 20 | 0.1% |
| Chippewa | 2 | 0.0% |
| Choctaw | 3 | 0.0% |
| Cuban | 2 | 0.0% |
| Czech | 2 | 0.0% |
| Danish | 58 | 0.4% |
| Delaware | 1 | 0.0% |
| Dutch | 180 | 1.2% |
| Eastern European | 2 | 0.0% |
| English | 1,419 | 9.3% |
| Ethiopian | 6 | 0.0% |
| European | 288 | 1.9% |
| Finnish | 5 | 0.0% |
| French | 161 | 1.1% |
| French Canadian | 11 | 0.1% |
| German | 2,712 | 17.9% |
| Greek | 13 | 0.1% |
| Hungarian | 13 | 0.1% |
| Indian (Asian) | 105 | 0.7% |
| Indonesian | 48 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 1,593 | 10.5% |
| Iroquois | 30 | 0.2% |
| Italian | 570 | 3.8% |
| Korean | 5 | 0.0% |
| Lebanese | 11 | 0.1% |
| Mexican | 223 | 1.5% |
| Native Hawaiian | 10 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 29 | 0.2% |
| Pennsylvania German | 46 | 0.3% |
| Polish | 100 | 0.7% |
| Russian | 11 | 0.1% |
| Salvadoran | 34 | 0.2% |
| Scandinavian | 23 | 0.2% |
| Scotch-Irish | 87 | 0.6% |
| Scottish | 179 | 1.2% |
| Slavic | 12 | 0.1% |
| Slovak | 5 | 0.0% |
| Subsaharan African | 90 | 0.6% |
| Swedish | 165 | 1.1% |
| Swiss | 50 | 0.3% |
| Thai | 26 | 0.2% |
| Ukrainian | 38 | 0.3% |
| Welsh | 74 | 0.5% |
| Yugoslavian | 2 | 0.0% | View All 56 Rows |
Immigrants in Macon County
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Macon County came from Micronesia (48 | 0.3%), Oceania (48 | 0.3%), Europe (44 | 0.3%), Eastern Europe (40 | 0.3%), and Moldova (38 | 0.3%), together accounting for 1.4% of all Macon County residents.
| Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
| Africa | 6 | 0.0% |
| Asia | 29 | 0.2% |
| Central America | 32 | 0.2% |
| China | 24 | 0.2% |
| Eastern Africa | 6 | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 24 | 0.2% |
| Eastern Europe | 40 | 0.3% |
| Ethiopia | 6 | 0.0% |
| Europe | 44 | 0.3% |
| Germany | 4 | 0.0% |
| Latin America | 32 | 0.2% |
| Mexico | 32 | 0.2% |
| Micronesia | 48 | 0.3% |
| Moldova | 38 | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 48 | 0.3% |
| Philippines | 5 | 0.0% |
| Russia | 2 | 0.0% |
| South Eastern Asia | 5 | 0.0% |
| Western Europe | 4 | 0.0% | View All 19 Rows |
Sex and Age in Macon County
Sex and Age in Macon County
The most populous age groups in Macon County are 10 to 14 Years (612 | 8.1%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (679 | 8.9%) for women.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 456 (6.0%) | 372 (4.9%) |
| 5 to 9 Years | 405 (5.4%) | 385 (5.0%) |
| 10 to 14 Years | 612 (8.1%) | 621 (8.1%) |
| 15 to 19 Years | 512 (6.8%) | 530 (6.9%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 467 (6.2%) | 380 (5.0%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 392 (5.2%) | 386 (5.1%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 358 (4.8%) | 360 (4.7%) |
| 35 to 39 Years | 392 (5.2%) | 411 (5.4%) |
| 40 to 44 Years | 396 (5.3%) | 393 (5.1%) |
| 45 to 49 Years | 476 (6.3%) | 477 (6.2%) |
| 50 to 54 Years | 460 (6.1%) | 474 (6.2%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 452 (6.0%) | 389 (5.1%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 598 (7.9%) | 679 (8.9%) |
| 65 to 69 Years | 443 (5.9%) | 453 (5.9%) |
| 70 to 74 Years | 471 (6.2%) | 471 (6.2%) |
| 75 to 79 Years | 308 (4.1%) | 384 (5.0%) |
| 80 to 84 Years | 149 (2.0%) | 215 (2.8%) |
| 85 Years and over | 185 (2.5%) | 261 (3.4%) |
| Total | 7,532 (100.0%) | 7,641 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Macon County
Median Family Size in Macon County
The median family size in Macon County is 3.27 persons per family, with single male/father families (185 | 5.0%) accounting for the largest median family size of 4.36 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (3,072 | 83.0%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.18 persons per family.
| Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
| Married-Couple | 3,072 (83.0%) | 3.18 |
| Single Male/Father | 185 (5.0%) | 4.36 |
| Single Female/Mother | 444 (12.0%) | 3.43 |
| Total Families | 3,701 (100.0%) | 3.27 |
Median Household Size in Macon County
The median household size in Macon County is 2.55 persons per household, with single male/father households (185 | 3.2%) accounting for the largest median household size of 5.32 persons per household. non-family households (2,147 | 36.7%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.13 persons per household.
| Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
| Married-Couple | 3,072 (52.5%) | 3.21 |
| Single Male/Father | 185 (3.2%) | 5.32 |
| Single Female/Mother | 444 (7.6%) | 3.72 |
| Non-family | 2,147 (36.7%) | 1.13 |
| Total Households | 5,848 (100.0%) | 2.55 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Macon County
Out of a total of 5,848 households in Macon County, 3,701 (63.3%) are family households, while 2,147 (36.7%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 2,046, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 1,969.
| Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
| 1-Person Households | - | 1,969 (33.7%) |
| 2-Person Households | 2,046 (35.0%) | 174 (3.0%) |
| 3-Person Households | 658 (11.3%) | 2 (0.0%) |
| 4-Person Households | 499 (8.5%) | 2 (0.0%) |
| 5-Person Households | 314 (5.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6-Person Households | 152 (2.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 7+ Person Households | 32 (0.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 3,701 (63.3%) | 2,147 (36.7%) |
Female Fertility in Macon County
Fertility by Age in Macon County
Average fertility rate in Macon County is 68.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 128.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 70.2% of all women with births.
| Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| 20 to 34 years | 144 (70.2%) | 128.0 |
| 35 to 50 years | 61 (29.8%) | 44.0 |
| Total | 205 (100.0%) | 68.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Macon County
73.7% of women with births (205) in Macon County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 29.9% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 18.0% of them unmarried.
| Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 34 years | 101 (70.1%) | 43 (29.9%) |
| 35 to 50 years | 50 (82.0%) | 11 (18.0%) |
| Total | 151 (73.7%) | 54 (26.3%) |
Fertility by Education in Macon County
Average fertility rate in Macon County is 68.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree have the highest fertility rate of 163.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the lowest fertility at 32.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree represent 44.9% of all women with births.
| Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| Less than High School | 23 (11.2%) | 49.0 |
| High School Diploma | 38 (18.5%) | 46.0 |
| College or Associate's Degree | 46 (22.4%) | 47.0 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 92 (44.9%) | 163.0 |
| Graduate Degree | 6 (2.9%) | 32.0 |
| Total | 205 (100.0%) | 68.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Macon County
26.3% of women with births in Macon County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 69.6% of them unmarried at childbirth.
| Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
| Less than High School | 9 (39.1%) | 14 (60.9%) |
| High School Diploma | 30 (78.9%) | 8 (21.0%) |
| College or Associate's Degree | 14 (30.4%) | 32 (69.6%) |
| Bachelor's Degree | 92 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Graduate Degree | 6 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 151 (73.7%) | 54 (26.3%) |
Income in Macon County
Income Overview in Macon County
Per Capita Income in Macon County is $27,227, while median incomes of families and households are $69,375 and $54,113 respectively.
| Characteristic | Number | Measure |
| Per Capita Income | 15,173 | $27,227 |
| Median Family Income | 3,701 | $69,375 |
| Mean Family Income | 3,701 | $78,592 |
| Median Household Income | 5,848 | $54,113 |
| Mean Household Income | 5,848 | $65,806 |
| Income Deficit | 3,701 | $7,860 |
| Wage / Income Gap (%) | 15,173 | 27.51% |
| Wage / Income Gap ($) | 15,173 | 72.49¢ per $1 |
| Gini / Inequality Index | 15,173 | 0.40 |
Earnings by Sex in Macon County
Average Earnings in Macon County are $33,673, $39,449 for men and $28,597 for women, a difference of 27.5%.
| Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
| Male | 3,949 (52.8%) | $39,449 |
| Female | 3,525 (47.2%) | $28,597 |
| Total | 7,474 (100.0%) | $33,673 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Macon County
The most common earnings brackets in Macon County are $55,000 to $64,999 for men (398 | 10.1%) and $30,000 to $34,999 for women (332 | 9.4%).
| Income | Male | Female |
| $2,499 or less | 265 (6.7%) | 272 (7.7%) |
| $2,500 to $4,999 | 93 (2.4%) | 104 (2.9%) |
| $5,000 to $7,499 | 226 (5.7%) | 136 (3.9%) |
| $7,500 to $9,999 | 114 (2.9%) | 65 (1.8%) |
| $10,000 to $12,499 | 64 (1.6%) | 150 (4.3%) |
| $12,500 to $14,999 | 64 (1.6%) | 163 (4.6%) |
| $15,000 to $17,499 | 45 (1.1%) | 130 (3.7%) |
| $17,500 to $19,999 | 107 (2.7%) | 170 (4.8%) |
| $20,000 to $22,499 | 105 (2.7%) | 102 (2.9%) |
| $22,500 to $24,999 | 225 (5.7%) | 298 (8.5%) |
| $25,000 to $29,999 | 192 (4.9%) | 287 (8.1%) |
| $30,000 to $34,999 | 200 (5.1%) | 332 (9.4%) |
| $35,000 to $39,999 | 310 (7.9%) | 220 (6.2%) |
| $40,000 to $44,999 | 368 (9.3%) | 220 (6.2%) |
| $45,000 to $49,999 | 209 (5.3%) | 225 (6.4%) |
| $50,000 to $54,999 | 241 (6.1%) | 133 (3.8%) |
| $55,000 to $64,999 | 398 (10.1%) | 234 (6.6%) |
| $65,000 to $74,999 | 307 (7.8%) | 63 (1.8%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 208 (5.3%) | 128 (3.6%) |
| $100,000+ | 208 (5.3%) | 93 (2.6%) |
| Total | 3,949 (100.0%) | 3,525 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Macon County
Average earnings in Macon County are $43,128 for men and $31,815 for women, a difference of 26.2%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $49,615, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $35,598. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $50,294, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $14,135.
| Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
| Less than High School | $35,598 | $14,135 |
| High School Diploma | $38,464 | $29,904 |
| College or Associate's Degree | $46,364 | $28,404 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $44,975 | $42,372 |
| Graduate Degree | $49,615 | $50,294 |
| Total | $43,128 | $31,815 |
Family Income in Macon County
Family Income Brackets in Macon County
According to the Macon County family income data, there are 844 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 22.8% of all families. Conversely, the less than $10,000 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 67 families (1.8%) belonging to this category.
| Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
| Less than $10,000 | 67 | 1.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 152 | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 211 | 5.7% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 204 | 5.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 518 | 14.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 844 | 22.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 785 | 21.2% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 666 | 18.0% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 148 | 4.0% |
| $200,000+ | 107 | 2.9% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Macon County
7+ person families (32 | 0.9%) account for the highest median family income in Macon County with $83,000 per family, while 2-person families (2,112 | 57.1%) have the highest median income of $30,625 per family member.
| Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
| 2-Person Families | 2,112 (57.1%) | $61,250 |
| 3-Person Families | 666 (18.0%) | $75,735 |
| 4-Person Families | 497 (13.4%) | $77,788 |
| 5-Person Families | 271 (7.3%) | $82,321 |
| 6-Person Families | 123 (3.3%) | $75,430 |
| 7+ Person Families | 32 (0.9%) | $83,000 |
| Total | 3,701 (100.0%) | $69,375 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Macon County
The median family income in Macon County is $69,375, with families comprising 3+ earners (257) having the highest median family income of $97,614, while families with no earners (710) have the lowest median family income of $43,173, accounting for 6.9% and 19.2% of families, respectively.
| Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
| No Earners | 710 (19.2%) | $43,173 |
| 1 Earner | 1,157 (31.3%) | $51,860 |
| 2 Earners | 1,577 (42.6%) | $89,082 |
| 3+ Earners | 257 (6.9%) | $97,614 |
| Total | 3,701 (100.0%) | $69,375 |
Household Income in Macon County
Household Income Brackets in Macon County
With 1,175 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Macon County, accounting for 20.1% of all households. In contrast, only 117 households (2.0%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Less than $10,000 | 187 | 3.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 363 | 6.2% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 667 | 11.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 620 | 10.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 866 | 14.8% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 1,175 | 20.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 936 | 16.0% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 731 | 12.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 187 | 3.2% |
| $200,000+ | 117 | 2.0% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Macon County
The median household income in Macon County is $54,113, with the highest median household income of $68,297 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 1,411 households (24.1%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $35,721, with 1,921 households (32.9%) in this group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
| 15 to 24 Years | 200 (3.4%) | $55,943 |
| 25 to 44 Years | 1,411 (24.1%) | $68,297 |
| 45 to 64 Years | 2,316 (39.6%) | $62,286 |
| 65+ Years | 1,921 (32.9%) | $35,721 |
| Total | 5,848 (100.0%) | $54,113 |
Poverty in Macon County
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Macon County
With 9.7% poverty level for males and 12.2% for females among the residents of Macon County, 5 year old males and 75 year old and over females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 38 males (43.7%) and 163 females (20.5%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 67 (15.8%) | 47 (12.6%) |
| 5 Years | 38 (43.7%) | 8 (7.7%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 70 (13.8%) | 68 (12.3%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 45 (11.0%) | 47 (13.6%) |
| 15 Years | 23 (14.3%) | 7 (11.7%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 12 (7.2%) | 32 (11.2%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 32 (4.9%) | 47 (8.4%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 85 (11.3%) | 89 (11.9%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 47 (6.0%) | 127 (15.8%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 46 (4.9%) | 83 (8.7%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 54 (5.1%) | 156 (15.1%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 99 (12.0%) | 47 (5.2%) |
| 75 Years and over | 93 (15.1%) | 163 (20.5%) |
| Total | 711 (9.7%) | 921 (12.2%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Macon County
According to the poverty statistics in Macon County, males aged 45 to 54 years and females aged 65 to 74 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 95.1% of males and 94.8% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 357 (84.2%) | 325 (87.4%) |
| 5 Years | 49 (56.3%) | 96 (92.3%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 437 (86.2%) | 485 (87.7%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 364 (89.0%) | 299 (86.4%) |
| 15 Years | 138 (85.7%) | 53 (88.3%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 155 (92.8%) | 253 (88.8%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 619 (95.1%) | 516 (91.6%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 665 (88.7%) | 657 (88.1%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 739 (94.0%) | 677 (84.2%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 890 (95.1%) | 868 (91.3%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 996 (94.9%) | 879 (84.9%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 726 (88.0%) | 864 (94.8%) |
| 75 Years and over | 523 (84.9%) | 631 (79.5%) |
| Total | 6,658 (90.3%) | 6,603 (87.8%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Macon County
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Macon County show that 3.8% or 118 of the total 3,072 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 45.5%, comprising of 5 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.7%, which includes 6 families.
| Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
| No Children | 1,843 (95.1%) | 96 (5.0%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 829 (99.3%) | 6 (0.7%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 276 (96.2%) | 11 (3.8%) |
| 5 or more Children | 6 (54.5%) | 5 (45.5%) |
| Total | 2,954 (96.2%) | 118 (3.8%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Macon County
According to the poverty data in Macon County, 27.6% or 51 single-father households and 42.1% or 187 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 27 households (36.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 29 households (69.1%) falling below the poverty line.
| Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
| No Children | 27 (36.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 22 (23.9%) | 158 (61.2%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 2 (16.7%) | 29 (69.1%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 51 (27.6%) | 187 (42.1%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Macon County
The poverty data for Macon County shows that 118 of the married-couple family households (3.8%) and 238 of the single-parent households (37.8%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 5 households (45.5%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 31 household (57.4%) living below poverty.
| Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
| No Children | 96 (5.0%) | 27 (12.3%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 6 (0.7%) | 180 (51.4%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 11 (3.8%) | 31 (57.4%) |
| 5 or more Children | 5 (45.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 118 (3.8%) | 238 (37.8%) |
Employment Characteristics in Macon County
Employment by Class of Employer in Macon County
Among the 6,511 employed individuals in Macon County, private company employees (4,157 | 63.8%), not-for-profit organizations (606 | 9.3%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (500 | 7.7%) make up the most common classes of employment.
| Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
| Private Company Employees | 4,157 | 63.8% |
| Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 237 | 3.6% |
| Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 500 | 7.7% |
| Not-for-profit Organizations | 606 | 9.3% |
| Local Government Employees | 457 | 7.0% |
| State Government Employees | 470 | 7.2% |
| Federal Government Employees | 67 | 1.0% |
| Unpaid Family Workers | 17 | 0.3% |
| Total | 6,511 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Macon County
According to the labor force statistics for Macon County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (12,101), 56.9% or 6,885 individuals are in the labor force, with 3.8% or 262 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 83.8% or 652 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 13.8% or 85 of them being unemployed.
| Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| 16 to 19 Years | 360 (43.8%) | 14 (3.9%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 617 (72.8%) | 85 (13.8%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 652 (83.8%) | 30 (4.6%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 597 (83.1%) | 7 (1.2%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 1,326 (83.3%) | 34 (2.6%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 1,545 (81.9%) | 51 (3.3%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 668 (79.4%) | 28 (4.2%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 593 (46.4%) | 6 (1.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 469 (25.5%) | 4 (0.9%) |
| 75 Years and over | 54 (3.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 6,885 (56.9%) | 262 (3.8%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Macon County
According to labor force statistics for Macon County, 75.9% of individuals (5,384) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (7,093) are in the labor force, with 2.9% or 156 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 90.3% or 1,275 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with bachelor's degree or higher education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 3.5% or 45 of them being unemployed.
| Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| Less than High School | 195 (42.5%) | 12 (2.6%) |
| High School Diploma | 2,080 (68.7%) | 100 (3.3%) |
| College / Associate Degree | 1,833 (83.5%) | 46 (2.1%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 1,275 (90.3%) | 49 (3.5%) |
| Total | 5,384 (75.9%) | 206 (2.9%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Macon County
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Macon County are Community & Social Service (754 | 11.4%), Management (607 | 9.2%), Education Instruction & Library (533 | 8.1%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (369 | 5.6%), and Business & Financial (265 | 4.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Macon County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (66.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Legal Services & Support (100.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (91.6%), and Health Technologists (88.8%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Management | 332 (54.7%) | 275 (45.3%) |
| Business & Financial | 154 (58.1%) | 111 (41.9%) |
| Computers, Engineering & Science | 169 (66.5%) | 85 (33.5%) |
| Computers & Mathematics | 55 (39.3%) | 85 (60.7%) |
| Architecture & Engineering | 63 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Life, Physical & Social Science | 51 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Community & Social Service | 141 (18.7%) | 613 (81.3%) |
| Education, Arts & Media | 39 (28.9%) | 96 (71.1%) |
| Legal Services & Support | 0 (0.0%) | 25 (100.0%) |
| Education Instruction & Library | 62 (11.6%) | 471 (88.4%) |
| Arts, Media & Entertainment | 40 (65.6%) | 21 (34.4%) |
| Health Diagnosing & Treating | 31 (8.4%) | 338 (91.6%) |
| Health Technologists | 26 (11.2%) | 206 (88.8%) |
| Total (Category) | 827 (36.8%) | 1,422 (63.2%) |
| Total (Overall) | 3,394 (51.3%) | 3,216 (48.6%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Macon County are Food Preparation & Serving (291 | 4.4%), Personal Care & Service (217 | 3.3%), Healthcare Support (143 | 2.2%), Cleaning & Maintenance (139 | 2.1%), and Security & Protection (123 | 1.9%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Macon County, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (96.4%), Security & Protection (86.2%), and Law Enforcement (83.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (98.2%), Healthcare Support (75.5%), and Food Preparation & Serving (67.3%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Healthcare Support | 35 (24.5%) | 108 (75.5%) |
| Security & Protection | 106 (86.2%) | 17 (13.8%) |
| Firefighting & Prevention | 27 (96.4%) | 1 (3.6%) |
| Law Enforcement | 79 (83.2%) | 16 (16.8%) |
| Food Preparation & Serving | 95 (32.7%) | 196 (67.3%) |
| Cleaning & Maintenance | 80 (57.6%) | 59 (42.4%) |
| Personal Care & Service | 4 (1.8%) | 213 (98.2%) |
| Total (Category) | 320 (35.0%) | 593 (64.9%) |
| Total (Overall) | 3,394 (51.3%) | 3,216 (48.6%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Macon County are Sales & Related (686 | 10.4%), and Office & Administration (665 | 10.1%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Sales & Related | 301 (43.9%) | 385 (56.1%) |
| Office & Administration | 149 (22.4%) | 516 (77.6%) |
| Total (Category) | 450 (33.3%) | 901 (66.7%) |
| Total (Overall) | 3,394 (51.3%) | 3,216 (48.6%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Macon County are Construction & Extraction (432 | 6.5%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (260 | 3.9%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (71 | 1.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 71 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Construction & Extraction | 415 (96.1%) | 17 (3.9%) |
| Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 258 (99.2%) | 2 (0.8%) |
| Total (Category) | 744 (97.5%) | 19 (2.5%) |
| Total (Overall) | 3,394 (51.3%) | 3,216 (48.6%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Macon County are Production (671 | 10.2%), Transportation (338 | 5.1%), and Material Moving (325 | 4.9%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Production | 467 (69.6%) | 204 (30.4%) |
| Transportation | 306 (90.5%) | 32 (9.5%) |
| Material Moving | 280 (86.2%) | 45 (13.9%) |
| Total (Category) | 1,053 (78.9%) | 281 (21.1%) |
| Total (Overall) | 3,394 (51.3%) | 3,216 (48.6%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Macon County
Employment Industries in Macon County
The major employment industries in Macon County include Manufacturing (1,021 | 15.4%), Retail Trade (885 | 13.4%), Health Care & Social Assistance (745 | 11.3%), Educational Services (552 | 8.4%), and Construction (474 | 7.2%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Macon County
The Macon County industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (91.5%), Construction (90.1%), and Transportation & Warehousing (77.5%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (98.1%), Health Care & Social Assistance (88.2%), and Educational Services (83.3%).
| Industry | Male | Female |
| Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 237 (91.5%) | 22 (8.5%) |
| Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Construction | 427 (90.1%) | 47 (9.9%) |
| Manufacturing | 758 (74.2%) | 263 (25.8%) |
| Wholesale Trade | 112 (75.2%) | 37 (24.8%) |
| Retail Trade | 461 (52.1%) | 424 (47.9%) |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 248 (77.5%) | 72 (22.5%) |
| Utilities | 83 (61.9%) | 51 (38.1%) |
| Information | 79 (45.4%) | 95 (54.6%) |
| Finance & Insurance | 55 (24.3%) | 171 (75.7%) |
| Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 56 (50.0%) | 56 (50.0%) |
| Professional & Scientific | 94 (39.2%) | 146 (60.8%) |
| Enterprise Management | 10 (55.6%) | 8 (44.4%) |
| Administrative & Support | 46 (63.0%) | 27 (37.0%) |
| Educational Services | 92 (16.7%) | 460 (83.3%) |
| Health Care & Social Assistance | 88 (11.8%) | 657 (88.2%) |
| Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 1 (1.9%) | 51 (98.1%) |
| Accommodation & Food Services | 144 (38.2%) | 233 (61.8%) |
| Public Administration | 244 (61.0%) | 156 (39.0%) |
| Total | 3,394 (51.3%) | 3,216 (48.6%) |
Education in Macon County
School Enrollment in Macon County
The most common levels of schooling among the 3,338 students in Macon County are middle school (871 | 26.1%), high school (864 | 25.9%), and elementary school (605 | 18.1%).
| School Level | # Students | % Students |
| Nursery / Preschool | 242 | 7.2% |
| Kindergarten | 216 | 6.5% |
| Elementary School | 605 | 18.1% |
| Middle School | 871 | 26.1% |
| High School | 864 | 25.9% |
| College / Undergraduate | 433 | 13.0% |
| Graduate / Professional | 107 | 3.2% |
| Total | 3,338 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Macon County
Out of a total of 3,338 students who are enrolled in schools in Macon County, 584 (17.5%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 2,754 (82.5%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 108 (57.1% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 260 (98.9% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
| Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
| 3 to 4 Year Olds | 81 (42.9%) | 108 (57.1%) |
| 5 to 9 Year Old | 547 (77.5%) | 159 (22.5%) |
| 10 to 14 Year Olds | 1,024 (87.0%) | 153 (13.0%) |
| 15 to 17 Year Olds | 579 (93.5%) | 40 (6.5%) |
| 18 to 19 Year Olds | 260 (98.9%) | 3 (1.1%) |
| 20 to 24 Year Olds | 115 (52.7%) | 103 (47.2%) |
| 25 to 34 Year Olds | 64 (81.0%) | 15 (19.0%) |
| 35 Years and over | 83 (95.4%) | 4 (4.6%) |
| Total | 2,754 (82.5%) | 584 (17.5%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Macon County
Education (468 | 23.3%), bio, nature & agricultural (267 | 13.3%), business (249 | 12.4%), arts & humanities (173 | 8.6%), and science & technology (165 | 8.2%) are the most common fields of study among 2,013 individuals in Macon County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
| Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
| Computers & Mathematics | 40 | 2.0% |
| Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 267 | 13.3% |
| Physical & Health Sciences | 26 | 1.3% |
| Psychology | 127 | 6.3% |
| Social Sciences | 74 | 3.7% |
| Engineering | 85 | 4.2% |
| Multidisciplinary Studies | 3 | 0.2% |
| Science & Technology | 165 | 8.2% |
| Business | 249 | 12.4% |
| Education | 468 | 23.3% |
| Literature & Languages | 68 | 3.4% |
| Liberal Arts & History | 107 | 5.3% |
| Visual & Performing Arts | 74 | 3.7% |
| Communications | 87 | 4.3% |
| Arts & Humanities | 173 | 8.6% |
| Total | 2,013 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Macon County
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Macon County
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Macon County are males with 2 vehicles (1,134, accounting for 33.8%) and females with 2 vehicles (986, making up 35.9%).
| Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
| No Vehicle | 161 (4.8%) | 55 (1.7%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 502 (15.0%) | 585 (18.5%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 1,134 (33.8%) | 986 (31.2%) |
| 3 Vehicles | 850 (25.4%) | 870 (27.6%) |
| 4 Vehicles | 452 (13.5%) | 375 (11.9%) |
| 5 or more Vehicles | 254 (7.6%) | 285 (9.0%) |
| Total | 3,353 (100.0%) | 3,156 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Macon County
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Macon County are 5 to 9 minutes (1,179 commuters, 19.3%), 15 to 19 minutes (776 commuters, 12.7%), and 20 to 24 minutes (725 commuters, 11.9%).
| Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 506 | 8.3% |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 1,179 | 19.3% |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 663 | 10.9% |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 776 | 12.7% |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 725 | 11.9% |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 278 | 4.6% |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 706 | 11.6% |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 276 | 4.5% |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 141 | 2.3% |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 355 | 5.8% |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 366 | 6.0% |
| 90 or more Minutes | 128 | 2.1% |
Commute Time by Sex in Macon County
The most common commute times in Macon County are 5 to 9 minutes (550 commuters, 17.8%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (629 commuters, 20.9%) for females.
| Commute Time | Male | Female |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 218 (7.0%) | 288 (9.6%) |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 550 (17.8%) | 629 (20.9%) |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 304 (9.8%) | 359 (12.0%) |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 434 (14.0%) | 342 (11.4%) |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 244 (7.9%) | 481 (16.0%) |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 203 (6.6%) | 75 (2.5%) |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 452 (14.6%) | 254 (8.5%) |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 177 (5.7%) | 99 (3.3%) |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 75 (2.4%) | 66 (2.2%) |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 216 (7.0%) | 139 (4.6%) |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 152 (4.9%) | 214 (7.1%) |
| 90 or more Minutes | 72 (2.3%) | 56 (1.9%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Macon County
The most frequent times of departure to work in Macon County are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (556, 17.9%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (742, 24.7%) for females.
| Time of Departure | Male | Female |
| 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 233 (7.5%) | 127 (4.2%) |
| 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 124 (4.0%) | 105 (3.5%) |
| 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 143 (4.6%) | 71 (2.4%) |
| 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 437 (14.1%) | 146 (4.9%) |
| 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 349 (11.3%) | 278 (9.3%) |
| 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 428 (13.8%) | 559 (18.6%) |
| 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 556 (17.9%) | 742 (24.7%) |
| 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 181 (5.8%) | 308 (10.3%) |
| 8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 48 (1.5%) | 50 (1.7%) |
| 9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 30 (1.0%) | 121 (4.0%) |
| 10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 12 (0.4%) | 87 (2.9%) |
| 11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 58 (1.9%) | 17 (0.6%) |
| 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 210 (6.8%) | 132 (4.4%) |
| 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 288 (9.3%) | 259 (8.6%) |
| Total | 3,097 (100.0%) | 3,002 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Macon County
Occupancy by Ownership in Macon County
Of the total 5,848 dwellings in Macon County, owner-occupied units account for 4,496 (76.9%), while renter-occupied units make up 1,352 (23.1%).
| Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Owner Occupied Housing Units | 4,496 | 76.9% |
| Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 1,352 | 23.1% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units | 5,848 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Macon County
| Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| 1-Person Household | 1,969 | 33.7% |
| 2-Person Household | 2,220 | 38.0% |
| 3-Person Household | 660 | 11.3% |
| 4+ Person Household | 999 | 17.1% |
| Total Housing Units | 5,848 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Macon County
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1-Person Household | 1,265 (64.2%) | 704 (35.7%) |
| 2-Person Household | 1,823 (82.1%) | 397 (17.9%) |
| 3-Person Household | 545 (82.6%) | 115 (17.4%) |
| 4+ Person Household | 863 (86.4%) | 136 (13.6%) |
| Total Housing Units | 4,496 (76.9%) | 1,352 (23.1%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Macon County
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than High School | 243 (60.5%) | 159 (39.6%) |
| High School Diploma | 1,849 (77.9%) | 525 (22.1%) |
| College/Associate Degree | 1,467 (76.2%) | 459 (23.8%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 937 (81.8%) | 209 (18.2%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Macon County
| Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Under 35 Years | 885 | 15.1% |
| 35 to 44 Years | 726 | 12.4% |
| 45 to 54 Years | 1,013 | 17.3% |
| 55 to 64 Years | 1,303 | 22.3% |
| 65 to 74 Years | 999 | 17.1% |
| 75 to 84 Years | 613 | 10.5% |
| 85 Years and Over | 309 | 5.3% |
| Total | 5,848 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Macon County
Median Income by Occupancy in Macon County
| Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
| Owner-Occupied | 4,496 (76.9%) | $61,804 |
| Renter-Occupied | 1,352 (23.1%) | $29,485 |
| Average | 5,848 (100.0%) | $54,113 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Macon County
| Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $5,000 | 83 (1.8%) | 41 (3.0%) |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 29 (0.6%) | 36 (2.7%) |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 154 (3.4%) | 210 (15.5%) |
| $15,000 to $19,999 | 165 (3.7%) | 155 (11.5%) |
| $20,000 to $24,999 | 231 (5.1%) | 114 (8.4%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 420 (9.3%) | 200 (14.8%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 678 (15.1%) | 188 (13.9%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 1,015 (22.6%) | 160 (11.8%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 805 (17.9%) | 128 (9.5%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 628 (14.0%) | 103 (7.6%) |
| $150,000 or more | 288 (6.4%) | 17 (1.3%) |
| Total | 4,496 (100.0%) | 1,352 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Macon County
| Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $300 | 494 (11.0%) | 115 (8.5%) |
| $300 to $499 | 1,100 (24.5%) | 218 (16.1%) |
| $500 to $799 | 1,111 (24.7%) | 420 (31.1%) |
| $800 to $999 | 667 (14.8%) | 299 (22.1%) |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 661 (14.7%) | 171 (12.7%) |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 303 (6.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 55 (1.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 76 (1.7%) | 2 (0.2%) |
| $3,000 or more | 29 (0.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 4,496 (100.0%) | 1,352 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Macon County
Housing Structures in Macon County
| Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Single Unit, Detached | 4,691 | 80.2% |
| Single Unit, Attached | 22 | 0.4% |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 133 | 2.3% |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 360 | 6.2% |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 44 | 0.7% |
| 10 or more Apartments | 66 | 1.1% |
| Mobile Home / Other | 532 | 9.1% |
| Total | 5,848 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Macon County
| Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Single Unit, Detached | 3,967 (84.6%) | 724 (15.4%) |
| Single Unit, Attached | 20 (90.9%) | 2 (9.1%) |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 31 (23.3%) | 102 (76.7%) |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 3 (0.8%) | 357 (99.2%) |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 44 (100.0%) |
| 10 or more Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 66 (100.0%) |
| Mobile Home / Other | 475 (89.3%) | 57 (10.7%) |
| Total | 4,496 (76.9%) | 1,352 (23.1%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Macon County
| Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1 Room | 12 (0.3%) | 97 (7.2%) |
| 2 or 3 Rooms | 125 (2.8%) | 275 (20.3%) |
| 4 or 5 Rooms | 947 (21.1%) | 483 (35.7%) |
| 6 or 7 Rooms | 2,253 (50.1%) | 362 (26.8%) |
| 8 or more Rooms | 1,159 (25.8%) | 135 (10.0%) |
| Total | 4,496 (100.0%) | 1,352 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Macon County
| Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Utility Gas | 1,338 (29.8%) | 470 (34.8%) |
| Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 1,307 (29.1%) | 183 (13.5%) |
| Electricity | 1,483 (33.0%) | 657 (48.6%) |
| Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 2 (0.0%) | 4 (0.3%) |
| Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| All other Fuels | 348 (7.7%) | 28 (2.1%) |
| No Fuel Used | 18 (0.4%) | 10 (0.7%) |
| Total | 4,496 (100.0%) | 1,352 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Macon County
| Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| No Vehicle | 156 (3.5%) | 170 (12.6%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 1,071 (23.8%) | 777 (57.5%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 1,616 (35.9%) | 283 (20.9%) |
| 3 or more Vehicles | 1,653 (36.8%) | 122 (9.0%) |
| Total | 4,496 (100.0%) | 1,352 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Macon County
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Macon County
| Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Housing Units | 2,353 | 2,143 |
| Median Property Value | $114,600 | $118,000 |
| Median Household Income | $48,750 | $162 |
| Monthly Housing Costs | $441 | $27 |
| Real Estate Taxes | $958 | $112 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Macon County
| Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $50,000 | 466 (19.8%) | 294 (13.7%) |
| $50,000 to $99,999 | 490 (20.8%) | 602 (28.1%) |
| $100,000 to $299,999 | 1,079 (45.9%) | 1,038 (48.4%) |
| $300,000 to $499,999 | 194 (8.2%) | 177 (8.3%) |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 75 (3.2%) | 13 (0.6%) |
| $750,000 to $999,999 | 32 (1.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $1,000,000 or more | 17 (0.7%) | 19 (0.9%) |
| Total | 2,353 (100.0%) | 2,143 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Macon County
| Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $10,000 | 105 (4.5%) | 35 (1.6%) |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 404 (17.2%) | 7 (0.3%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 308 (13.1%) | 146 (6.8%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 401 (17.0%) | 112 (5.2%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 430 (18.3%) | 277 (12.9%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 257 (10.9%) | 585 (27.3%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 322 (13.7%) | 548 (25.6%) |
| $150,000 or more | 126 (5.3%) | 306 (14.3%) |
| Total | 2,353 (100.0%) | 2,143 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Macon County
| Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than 2.0x | 1,003 (42.6%) | 71,927 (3,356.4%) |
| 2.0x to 2.9x | 403 (17.1%) | 1,204 (56.2%) |
| 3.0x to 3.9x | 264 (11.2%) | 472 (22.0%) |
| 4.0x or more | 653 (27.8%) | 215 (10.0%) |
| Total | 2,353 (100.0%) | 2,143 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Macon County
| Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $800 | 904 (38.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 891 (37.9%) | 802 (37.4%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 437 (18.6%) | 718 (33.5%) |
| Total | 2,353 (100.0%) | 2,143 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Macon County
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Macon County
| Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under 6 Years | 814 (79.9%) | 205 (20.1%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 2,509 (93.0%) | 190 (7.0%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 905 (76.2%) | 283 (23.8%) |
| 26 to 34 Years | 1,072 (81.0%) | 251 (19.0%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 1,306 (82.1%) | 284 (17.9%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 1,652 (87.5%) | 235 (12.4%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 1,839 (88.5%) | 240 (11.5%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 1,689 (97.3%) | 47 (2.7%) |
| 75 Years and older | 1,401 (99.4%) | 9 (0.6%) |
| Total | 13,187 (88.3%) | 1,744 (11.7%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Macon County
| Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Native Born | 814 (79.9%) | 205 (20.1%) |
| Foreign Born, Citizen | 2,509 (93.0%) | 190 (7.0%) |
| Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 905 (76.2%) | 283 (23.8%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Macon County
| Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under $25,000 | 1,515 (82.2%) | 328 (17.8%) |
| $25,000 to $49,999 | 2,642 (83.5%) | 521 (16.5%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 2,883 (87.8%) | 401 (12.2%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 2,707 (89.7%) | 312 (10.3%) |
| $100,000 and over | 3,428 (95.1%) | 178 (4.9%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Macon County
| Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
| Under 6 | 395 (38.8%) | 489 (48.0%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 1,191 (44.1%) | 1,577 (58.4%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 115 (9.7%) | 805 (67.8%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 212 (16.0%) | 933 (70.5%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 330 (20.7%) | 1,166 (73.3%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 229 (12.1%) | 1,506 (79.8%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 527 (25.4%) | 1,410 (67.8%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 1,665 (95.9%) | 1,072 (61.8%) |
| 75 Years and over | 1,401 (99.4%) | 742 (52.6%) |
| Total | 6,065 (40.6%) | 9,700 (65.0%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Macon County
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 75 (5.6%) | 161 (11.9%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 172 (12.3%) | 83 (6.3%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 487 (17.6%) | 415 (14.9%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 206 (25.0%) | 180 (19.8%) |
| 75 Years and over | 303 (49.2%) | 370 (46.6%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Macon County
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 9 (0.7%) | 2 (0.2%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 2 (0.1%) | 1 (0.1%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 147 (5.3%) | 112 (4.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 106 (12.9%) | 30 (3.3%) |
| 75 Years and over | 244 (39.6%) | 183 (23.1%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 18 (1.3%) | 17 (1.3%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 24 (1.8%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 28 (1.0%) | 60 (2.1%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 39 (4.7%) | 30 (3.3%) |
| 75 Years and over | 82 (13.3%) | 122 (15.4%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 48 (3.6%) | 159 (11.8%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 138 (9.9%) | 40 (3.1%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 170 (6.1%) | 131 (4.7%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 58 (7.0%) | 25 (2.7%) |
| 75 Years and over | 90 (14.6%) | 168 (21.2%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 48 (3.4%) | 22 (1.7%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 355 (12.8%) | 250 (9.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 122 (14.8%) | 144 (15.8%) |
| 75 Years and over | 151 (24.5%) | 278 (35.0%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 7 (0.5%) | 5 (0.4%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 40 (2.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 248 (9.0%) | 110 (3.9%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 31 (3.8%) | 37 (4.1%) |
| 75 Years and over | 43 (7.0%) | 150 (18.9%) |
Technology Access in Macon County
Computing Device Access in Macon County
| Device Type | # Households | % Households |
| Desktop or Laptop | 3,989 | 68.2% |
| Smartphone | 4,571 | 78.2% |
| Tablet | 3,028 | 51.8% |
| No Computing Device | 827 | 14.1% |
| Total | 5,848 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Macon County
| Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
| Dial-Up Internet | 33 | 0.6% |
| Broadband Home | 3,342 | 57.2% |
| Cellular Data Only | 688 | 11.8% |
| Satellite Internet | 349 | 6.0% |
| No Internet | 1,422 | 24.3% |
| Total | 5,848 | 100.0% |
Macon County Summary
Macon County is located in the north-central region of Missouri, and is part of the Kirksville Micropolitan Statistical Area. The county was established in 1837 and named after Nathaniel Macon, a Revolutionary War veteran and U.S. Senator from North Carolina. The county seat is Macon, and the county has a total area of 576 square miles. As of the 2010 census, the population was 15,569.
Geography
Macon County is located in the north-central region of Missouri, and is part of the Kirksville Micropolitan Statistical Area. The county is bordered by Adair County to the north, Shelby County to the east, Randolph County to the south, and Linn County to the west. The county has a total area of 576 square miles, of which 575 square miles is land and 1 square mile is water. The highest point in the county is located in the northwest corner, at an elevation of 1,068 feet. The county is drained by the Chariton River, which flows through the center of the county from north to south.
The county is mostly rural, with the majority of the land being used for agricultural purposes. The main crops grown in the county are corn, soybeans, and wheat. There are also several small towns and villages located throughout the county, including Macon, Bevier, Elmer, Excello, La Plata, and Callao.
Demographics
As of the 2010 census, there were 15,569 people, 6,093 households, and 4,092 families residing in the county. The population density was 27 people per square mile. There were 6,845 housing units at an average density of 12 per square mile. The racial makeup of the county was 97.3% White, 0.5% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.5% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.3% of the population.
There were 6,093 households, out of which 30.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.2% were married couples living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.2% were non-families. 27.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.97.
The median income for a household in the county was $35,945, and the median income for a family was $44,845. Males had a median income of $31,945 versus $22,845 for females. The per capita income for the county was $17,845. About 10.2% of families and 14.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.2% of those under age 18 and 11.2% of those age 65 or over.
Economy
Macon County is primarily an agricultural county, with the majority of the land being used for farming. The main crops grown in the county are corn, soybeans, and wheat. There are also several small businesses located throughout the county, including manufacturing, retail, and service industries. The county is also home to several state parks and recreational areas, including Thousand Hills State Park, which is located in the northern part of the county.
The county is served by two major highways, U.S. Route 36 and Missouri Route 149. The county is also served by the Macon County Airport, which is located in the city of Macon. The airport offers general aviation services, as well as charter flights.
The county is also home to several higher education institutions, including Truman State University, which is located in the city of Kirksville. The university offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate degree programs, as well as a number of professional and technical certificates. The county is also home to North Central Missouri College, which is located in the city of Trenton. The college offers a variety of associate degree and certificate programs.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of Macon County?
Total Population of Macon County is 15,173.
What is the Total Male Population of Macon County?
Total Male Population of Macon County is 7,532.
What is the Total Female Population of Macon County?
Total Female Population of Macon County is 7,641.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Macon County?
There are 98.57 Males per 100 Females in Macon County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Macon County?
There are 101.45 Females per 100 Males in Macon County.
What is the Median Population Age in Macon County?
Median Population Age in Macon County is 43.0 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Macon County
Average Family Size in Macon County is 3.3 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Macon County
Average Household Size in Macon County is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Macon County?
Per Capita income in Macon County is $27,227.
What is the Median Family Income in Macon County?
Median Family Income in Macon County is $69,375.
What is the Median Household income in Macon County?
Median Household Income in Macon County is $54,113.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Macon County?
Income or Wage Gap in Macon County is 27.5%.
Women in Macon County earn 72.5 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Macon County?
Family Income Deficit in Macon County is $7,860.
Families that are below poverty line in Macon County earn $7,860 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Macon County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Macon County is 0.40.
How Large is the Labor Force in Macon County?
There are 6,885 People in the Labor Forcein in Macon County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Macon County?
56.9% of People are in the Labor Force in Macon County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Macon County?
Unemployment Rate in Macon County is 3.8%.