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Macon, MO
City in Macon County, Missouri.
Population
5,466
Land area
6.1sq mi
People per sq mi
902
ZIP codes
0
Macon and its ZIP codes
Macon at a glance
- Macon is about 10 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- It is the 136th most populous of 1,062 cities and towns in Missouri.
- Households here earn a median of $61,642 a year, 13% less than the Missouri figure of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $151,800 (34% below Missouri) and median rent is $680 a month.
Local data for Macon, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Macon, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,642
Poverty rate
10.5%
Median home value
$151,800
Median rent
$680/mo
Homeownership
65.9%
Bachelor's or higher
22.4%
Median age
46.1
Average commute
18.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (950), Irish Americans (670), Mexican Americans (183).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Macon County. PPP loans are for Macon.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,561
4,823 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,966
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$114M
FY 2026, $7,479 per person
How people get to work
Macon, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.9%
- Carpooled8.0%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked2.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.7%
Average one-way commute: 18.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Macon, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
349
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
4
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 19°F
41.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Macon, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.1%
U.S. 33.3% +0.8 pts
Diabetes
12.9%
U.S. 12.1% +0.8 pts
Smoking
16.3%
U.S. 12.8% +3.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.8%
U.S. 11.1% -2.3 pts
Cities near Macon
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BevierCity | 4.8 mi | 1 |
| ExcelloCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 0.3 |
| CallaoCity | 8.2 mi | 0.5 |
| JacksonvilleVillage | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| AtlantaCity | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| ClarenceCity | 11 mi | 1.2 |
| New CambriaCity | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| CairoVillage | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| EthelTown | 18 mi | 0.2 |
| ElmerCity | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| LeonardVillage | 19 mi | 0.3 |
| La PlataCity | 20 mi | 1.6 |
| Prairie HillCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.5 |
| HuntsvilleCity | 21 mi | 2.3 |
| BucklinCity | 22 mi | 1.2 |
| South GiffordVillage | 23 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Macon, MO in?
- Macon is in Macon County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Macon, MO?
- About 5,466 people live in Macon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Macon?
- Nearby places include Bevier (4.8 mi), Excello (7.6 mi), Callao (8.2 mi), Jacksonville (11 mi), Atlanta (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023