Macon is a city located in Noxubee County Mississippi. Macon has a 2024 population of 2,420. It is also the county seat of Noxubee County. Macon is currently declining at a rate of -1.43% annually and its population has decreased by -5.39% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,558 in 2020.
The average household income in Macon is $48,525 with a poverty rate of 35.91%. The median age in Macon is 32.9 years: 31.2 years for males, and 36.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Macon was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 2,874 | 83.21% |
| White | 558 | 16.16% |
| Other race | 22 | 0.64% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,210 | 2.77 | 64 | 36 |
| Married | 394 | 3.77 | 90.9 | 9.1 |
| Non Family | 377 | 1.13 | 59.4 | 40.6 |
| Female | 307 | 3.63 | 28 | 72 |
| Male | 132 | 2.48 | 81.1 | 18.9 |
3.46
Average Family Size
2.77
Average Household Size
64.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 264 | 12.19% |
| Associates Degree | 50 | 2.31% |
| Bachelors Degree | 207 | 9.56% |
| Graduate Degree | 195 | 9.01% |
| High School Graduate | 774 | 35.75% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 110 | 5.08% |
| Some College | 565 | 26.1% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,728 | 1,434 | 218 |
| White | 418 | 351 | 184 |
| Hispanic | 19 | 6 | 0 |
| Other Race | 13 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 83.97%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 44.02%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $88,505 | $93,611 | $69,570 |
| Graduate Degree | $42,829 | $43,662 | $30,600 |
| High School Graduate | $27,829 | $29,013 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $46,477 | $18,703 |
| Overall | $30,318 | $39,327 | $26,883 |
| Some College | $28,472 | $0 | $27,778 |
$30,318
Average Earnings
$39,327
Average Male
$26,883
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.76% of Macon residents speak only English, while 1.24% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.71% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,829 | 1,159 | 40.97% |
| White | 499 | 43 | 8.62% |
35.91%
Overall Poverty Rate
32.88%
Male Poverty Rate
38.8%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Macon is Black, with 40.97% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Macon is White, with 8.62% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.46%. Among those working part-time, it was 36.92%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 53.14%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 41.47% |
| High School | 37.01% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 16.42% |
| Some College | 14.39% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 97.78% |
| Female Employed | 17.65% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $31,687 | $57,750 |
| Households | $29,167 | $48,525 |
| Married Families | $100,192 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $18,389 | $26,457 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.4%
Male Marriage Rate
33.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
121
Number of Veterans
102
Male Veterans
19
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 90 |
| Second Gulf War | 19 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 90 |
| 35 to 54 | 19 |
| 55 to 64 | 12 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 115 | 5.83% |
| White | 6 | 1.17% |
| Hispanic | 6 | 31.58% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
25.62%
Veteran Poverty Rate
90.91%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.1%
Labor Force Participation
55.6%
Employment Rate
8.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
92.27%
Born in Macon
99.62%
Native Born
0.38%
Foreign Born
0.38%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.62% of Macon residents were born in the United States, with 92.27% having been born in Mississippi. 0.38% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,248 | -35 | -1.53% |
| 2028 | 2,283 | -34 | -1.47% |
| 2027 | 2,317 | -34 | -1.45% |
| 2026 | 2,351 | -35 | -1.47% |
| 2025 | 2,386 | -34 | -1.4% |
| 2024 | 2,420 | -35 | -1.43% |
| 2023 | 2,455 | -27 | -1.09% |
| 2022 | 2,482 | -38 | -1.51% |
| 2021 | 2,520 | -38 | -1.49% |
| 2020 | 2,558 | 126 | 5.18% |
| 2019 | 2,432 | -36 | -1.46% |
| 2018 | 2,468 | -41 | -1.63% |
| 2017 | 2,509 | -45 | -1.76% |
| 2016 | 2,554 | -17 | -0.66% |
| 2015 | 2,571 | -46 | -1.76% |
| 2014 | 2,617 | -1 | -0.04% |
| 2013 | 2,618 | -27 | -1.02% |
| 2012 | 2,645 | -39 | -1.45% |
| 2011 | 2,684 | -50 | -1.83% |
| 2010 | 2,734 | 0 | 0% |
| 1970 | 2,612 | 45 | 1.75% |
| 1960 | 2,567 | 319 | 14.19% |