Macon County, Missouri
Macon County: County in Missouri, United States
About
Macon County is a county located in the U.S. state of Missouri. As of the 2010 census, the population was 15,566 and a population density of 7 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 15,095 inhabitants. Its county seat is Macon. The county was created 188 years ago in 1836.
Quick Facts about Macon County
| Population : | 15,095 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Missouri (United States) |
| Different from : | Macon County, Macon County, Macon County, Macon County, Macon County |
| Area : | 2104 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 1.4% |
| Land as percent of area : | 98.6% |
| Named for : | Nathaniel Macon |
| Capital : | Macon |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1837 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 01:14:27 (23rd February 2025) |
| Density : | 7 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -3.12% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Macon County is located at 39°49'51"N 92°33'53"W (39.8308000, -92.5646100). It has 6 neighbors: Chariton County, Linn County, Monroe County, Randolph County, Shelby County and Knox County.
Macon County map
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The largest city of Macon County is Macon with a population of 5,341. Other cities include, La Plata population 1,303, Walnut population 782, Atlanta population 384 and Callao population 289. See all Macon County cities & populated places.
Macon County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Macon County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Macon | 5,341 | City in Missouri, United States of America |
| La Plata | 1,303 | City in Macon County, Missouri |
| Walnut | 782 | Unincorporated community in Missouri |
| Bevier | 688 | Township in Missouri |
| Atlanta | 384 | City in Macon County, Missouri, United States |
| Callao | 289 | City in Macon County, Missouri, United States of America |
| Chariton | 198 | Unincorporated community in Missouri |
| New Cambria | 189 | City in Macon County, Missouri, United States |
| Elmer | 77 | City in Macon County, Missouri, United States |
| Ethel | 60 | City in Missouri, USA |
- Official Website
Official website of Macon County
Macon County has 6 neighbours.
- Chariton County county in Missouri, United States
- Linn County county in Missouri, United States
- Monroe County county in Missouri, United States
- Randolph County county in Missouri, United States
- Shelby County county in Missouri, United States of America
- Knox County county in Missouri, United States
- Macon
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Macon County decreased by 3.12% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 15,566 | - | census |
| 2011 | 15,486 | -0.52% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 15,563 | 0.49% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 15,475 | -0.57% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 15,449 | -0.17% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 15,284 | -1.08% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 15,164 | -0.79% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 15,262 | 0.64% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 15,167 | -0.63% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 15,117 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 15,095 | -0.15% | estimation process |
People born in Macon County (4)
People born in Macon County, including engineer Robert Thomas Jones, baseball player Jimmie Crutchfield, physician S. S. Still, .
List
- J. O. McNutt (American bandmaster) he was born in 03/10/1867
Other places with the same name (6)
- Macon County , Illinois county in North Carolina, United States with a population of 103,015 people.
- Macon County , North Carolina county in North Carolina, United States with a population of 35,994 people.
- Macon County , Tennessee county in Tennessee, United States with a population of 24,827 people.
- Macon County , Alabama county in Alabama, United States with a population of 17,895 people.
- Macon County , Georgia county in Georgia, United States with a population of 12,712 people.
Missouri Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis County | 994,020 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Jackson County | 705,925 | County in Oregon, United States |
| Kansas City | 495,327 | The third most populous city in Missouri and the center of the Kansas City metropolitan area. |
| Saint Charles County | 406,204 | County in Missouri, United States |
| St. Louis | 315,685 | The second most populous city in Missouri and the center of the St. |
| Greene County | 294,997 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Clay County | 253,463 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Jefferson County | 226,543 | County in Missouri, United States |
| Boone County | 182,991 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Columbia | 124,769 | The most populous city in the state of Missouri. |
| Jasper County | 121,648 | County in South Carolina, United States |
| Independence | 116,774 | A city in Jackson County, Missouri. |
| East Independence | 110,675 | A census-designated place in Jackson County, Missouri. |
| Cass County | 106,806 | County in Missouri, United States |
| Platte County | 106,532 | County in Wyoming, United States |
| Franklin County | 104,469 | County in Missouri, United States |
