Macon County, Missouri

Macon County, Missouri
Macon County is a county located in the northern portion of the U.S. state of Missouri. As of the 2020 census, the population was 15,209. Its county seat is Macon. The county was organized January 6, 1837, and named for Nathaniel Macon, a Revolutionary War hero and North Carolina politician.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of , of which is land and (1.4%) is water.
Adjacent counties
Adair County (north)
Knox County (northeast)
Sullivan County (northwest)
Shelby County (east)
Randolph County (south)
Monroe County (southeast)
Chariton County (southwest)
Linn County (west)
Major highways
U.S. Route 36
U.S. Route 63
Route 3
Route 149
Route 156
Townships
Bevier
Callao
Chariton
Drake
Eagle
Easley
Hudson
Independence
Jackson
Johnston
La Plata
Liberty
Lingo
Lyda
Middle Fork
Morrow
Narrows
Richland
Round Grove
Russell
Ten Mile
Valley
Walnut Creek
White
Demographics
As of the census of 2010, there were 15,556 people, 6,501 households, and 4,381 families residing in the county. The population density was . There were 7,502 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the county was 96.18% White, 2.21% Black or African American, 0.39% Native American, 0.16% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.22% from other races, and 0.83% from two or more races. Approximately 0.77% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 22.8% were of German, 21.8% American, 13.9% English and 10.8% Irish ancestry.
There were 6,501 households, out of which 29.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.70% were married couples living together, 8.40% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.60% were non-families. 29.00% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.00% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.92.
In the county, the population was spread out, with 24.20% under the age of 18, 7.50% from 18 to 24, 25.30% from 25 to 44, 23.90% from 45 to 64, and 19.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 95.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.50 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $30,195, and the median income for a family was $36,370. Males had a median income of $26,408 versus $18,275 for females. The per capita income for the county was $16,189. About 8.30% of families and 12.50% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.00% of those under age 18 and 13.10% of those age 65 or over.
2020 Census
Communities
Cities
Atlanta
Bevier
Callao
Elmer
Ethel
La Plata
Macon (county seat)
New Cambria
Village
South Gifford
Census-designated place
Excello
Other unincorporated places
Anabel
Ardmore
Axtell
Barnesville
Barryville
Bloomington
Cardy
College Mound
Cottage
Cox
Economy
Goldsberry
Hammack
Kaseyville
Kellogg
Keota
Kern
Lingo
Love Lake
Mercyville
Nickellton
Redman
Seney
Sue City
Ten Mile
Walnut
Woodville
Ghost towns
Hart
Longville
Tullvania
Education
Public schools
Atlanta C-3 School District – Atlanta
Atlanta Elementary School (K-06)
Atlanta High School (07-12)
Bevier C-4 School District – Bevier
Bevier Elementary School (K-08)
Bevier High School (09-12)
Callao C-8 School District – Callao
Callao Elementary School (K-08)
La Plata R-II School District – La Plata
La Plata Elementary School (PK-06)
La Plata High School (07-12)
Macon County R-I School District – Macon
Macon Elementary School (PK-05)
Macon Middle School (06-08)
Macon High School (09-12)
Macon County R-IV School District – New Cambria
Macon County Elementary School (K-06)
Macon County High School (07-12)
Private schools
Tri County Christian School – Macon (PK-06) – Nondenominational Christian
Immaculate Conception School – Macon (K-08) – Roman Catholic
Public libraries
Laplata Public Library
Macon Public Library
Politics
Local
The accompanying table (below right) shows the county elected officials and their party affiliation. As is tradition, the majority ran as Republicans.
State
All of Macon County is in district 6 of the Missouri House of Representatives, represented by Tim Remole (R-Excello).
All of Macon County is a part of Missouri's 18th District in the Missouri Senate and is currently represented by Brian Munzingler (R-Williamstown).
Federal
All of Macon County is included in Missouri's 6th Congressional District and is currently represented by Sam Graves (R-St. Tarkio) in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Presidential Election Results
See also
National Register of Historic Places listings in Macon County, Missouri
References
External links
Digitized 1930 Plat Book of Macon County from University of Missouri Division of Special Collections, Archives, and Rare Books
1837 establishments in Missouri
Populated places established in 1837