Macon City, Mississippi
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 2461 people, 906 households, and 588 families living in the city. The population density was 1624.8 people per square mile (627.34/kmē), giving it the 28th most densely populated city among the Mississippi. There were 1015 housing units at an average density of 672.2 per square mile (259.54/kmē). The average household size was 2.53 people, and the average family size was 3.25 people. In the city the population was spread out, with 28.9% under the age of 18, 10.3% from 18 to 24, 27.8% from 25 to 44, 16.2% from 45 to 64, and 16.8% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 82.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.5 males. The median age was 33.2 years, the median age of male residents at 30.8 and the median age of female residents at 35.3. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 775 White, 1657 Black or African American, 5 American Indian, 10 Asian, Native Hawaiian, 12 from two or more races and 2 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the city was $20800, it is the 76th poorest city in terms of median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $26696, making it the 86th lowest city by median family income in Mississippi. The per capita income for the city was $12568, it is the 204th highest city by per capita income in the U.S. state of Mississippi. The median income was $15438, Males had a median income of $18281 versus $13542 for females.
In 2000, 691 pupils and students, of which 312 are male and 379 are female, 28.08% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 27 nursery or pri school, 25 kindergarten, 331 elementary school, 209 high school and 99 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 2461 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 2997 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 2992 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 2951 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 2906 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 2856 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 2837 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 2805 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 2773 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 2760 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 2744 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 17 | 10 | 27 |
| Kindergarten | 13 | 12 | 25 |
| Elementary school | 148 | 183 | 331 |
| High school | 105 | 104 | 209 |
| College or graduate school | 29 | 70 | 99 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macon city, Mississippi | $20800 | $26696 | $12568 |
| Noxubee County, Mississippi | $22330 | $27312 | $12018 |
| Mississippi, United States | $31330 | $37406 | $15853 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |