Macon, MS
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
3,038
Unemployment
8.1%
Poverty
45.2%
Median Home
$82,900
Median Income
$26,750
Median Rent
$585
Macon SnackAbility
4
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Jobs
4/10
Housing
4
Affordability
5
Diversity
8
Safety
N/A
Amenities
6
Education
5
Commute
6
Macon, MS Photos
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Rankings for Macon in Mississippi
Map Of Macon, MS
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Population over time in Macon
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 3,038 | 3.1% |
| 2018 | 2,948 | 13.6% |
| 2017 | 2,595 | -1.7% |
| 2016 | 2,640 | -0.7% |
| 2015 | 2,659 | -1.0% |
| 2014 | 2,687 | -0.4% |
| 2013 | 2,699 | -2.2% |
| 2012 | 2,759 | -2.2% |
| 2011 | 2,821 | -1.6% |
| 2010 | 2,867 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Macon
| Race | Macon | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 21.0% | 56.6% | 60.7% |
| African American | 77.3% | 37.6% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 1.0% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 0.0% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 1.7% | 3.1% | 18.0% |
Gender in Macon
| Gender | Macon | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 51.5% | 50.8% |
| Male | 49.5% | 48.5% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Macon for adults over 25
| Education | Macon | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 17.0% | 10.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 33.0% | 30.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 10.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 16.0% | 14.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 3.0% | 6.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Macon, Mississippi
| Income | Macon | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 17.0% | 9.8% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 11.1% | 6.7% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 19.4% | 12.7% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.9% | 11.1% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.8% | 13.9% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 13.7% | 16.8% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 3.4% | 11.5% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 10.7% | 10.8% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 0.8% | 3.6% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.2% | 3.0% | 7.7% |
