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The City of Macon had a population of 3,333 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Macon ranks in the upper quartile for Population Density when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Mississippi. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for Macon is located at latitude 33.1054 and longitude -88.5609 in Noxubee County. The formal boundaries for the City of Macon encompass a land area of 3.83 sq. miles and a water area of 0.02 sq. miles. Noxubee County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).
The City of Macon has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The City of Macon is located within Supervisor District 2, a minor civil division (MCD) of Noxubee County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,333 (100%) |
| Population Density | 870 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 22 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $31,774 |
| Per Capita Income | $18,038 |
| Median Home Value | $97,400 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 1,311 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 838 (63.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 364 (27.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 109 (8.3%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 1,202 |
| Average Household Size | 2.71 |
| Family Households | 865 (72.0%) |
The table below compares Macon to the other 427 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Mississippi by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 91 | 79th |
| Population Density | # 78 | 82nd |
| Median Household Income | # 361 | 16th |
| Per Capita Income | # 364 | 15th |
| Diversity Index | # 310 | 28th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Mississippi Census Data Comparison Tool.
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