Macon County, Missouri

Macon County is a county in the United States of Missouri. According to the latest population census dating back to 2000, the Macon County is home to 15762 inhabitants. In July 2008, its estimated population was 15621, It is the 67th most populous county in the U.S. state of Missouri. It covers total area of 812.53 sq mi (2104.44 sq km), of which, 803.77 square miles (2081.75 sq km) of it is land and 8.76 square miles (22.69 sq km) of it is water, giving it the 13th largest by total area among Missouri's county.

Macon County Missouri
Map of Macon County, Missouri

According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 15762 people, 6501 households, and 4384 families residing in the county. The population density was 19.6 people per square mile (7.57/kmē), it is the 32nd least populated county in terms of population density. There were 7502 housing units at an average density of 9.3 per square mile (3.59/kmē). The average household size was 2.38 persons, and the average family size was 2.92 persons. In the Macon County, 24.2% of the population was under the age of 18, 7.5% were 18 to 24, 25.3% were 25 to 44, 23.9% were 45 to 64, and 19% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 95.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.5 males. It has an estimated population (as of July 2008) of 15621, The racial or ethnic makeup of the county was 14963 White, 391 Black or African American, 68 American Indian, 25 Asian, 2 Native Hawaiian, and 172 from two or more races.

Macon County Missouri Population 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Population 2000-2008
Macon County Missouri School Enrollment
School Enrollment 2000
Macon County Missouri GDP
GDP 2000

The median income for a household in the county was $30195, it is Missouri's 65th wealthiest county by median household income. The median income for a family in the county was $36370, making its Missouri's 63rd highest county by median family income. The per capita income for the county was $16189, it is Missouri's 39th wealthiest county by per capita income.

In 2000, 3393 pupils and students, of which 1780 are male and 1613 are female, 21.53% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 221 nursery or pri school, 198 kindergarten, 1740 elementary school, 895 high school and 339 College graduate school.

RankCityCountyTotal Area mi2Land Area mi2Water Area mi2PopulationDensity mi2Per capita IncomeHouse hold Income
1Atlanta CityMacon County0.340.3404501314.21494033571
2Bevier CityMacon County0.860.860723838.61309928250
3Callao CityMacon County0.50.502915801257324659
4Elmer CityMacon County0.240.24098402983416250
5Ethel TownMacon County0.240.240100419.31612622500
6La Plata CityMacon County1.221.220148612191967529583
7Macon CityMacon County6.426.130.295538903.91667926738
8New Cambria CityMacon County0.670.670222329.21433125536
9South Gifford VillageMacon County0.210.21072345.2922522500
YearPopulation
April 2000 census15762
April 2000 Estimate15762
July 2000 Estimate15738
July 2001 Estimate15611
July 2002 Estimate15431
July 2003 Estimate15540
July 2004 Estimate15458
July 2005 Estimate15541
July 2006 Estimate15536
July 2007 Estimate15559
July 2008 Estimate15621
SchoolMaleFemaleTotal
Nursery school15764221
Kindergarten12078198
Elementary school9228181740
High school458437895
College or graduate school123216339
PlaceMedian household incomeMedian family incomePer capita income
Macon County, Missouri$30195$36370$16189
Missouri, United States$37934$46044$19936
United States$41994$50046$21587