Macon, MS

Macon, Mississippi

Macon, Mississippi, in Noxubee county, is 57 miles W of Tuscaloosa, Alabama (center to center) and 165 miles SE of Memphis, Tennessee. The city has a population of 2,461.

The People and Families of Macon

In Macon, about 35% of adults are married. Macon is a good place to find playdates for your kids, as the city is full of young ones. The city has its share of unmarried adults.

The government tells us that Macon features an unusually large number of women.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Macon had a median family income of $26,696.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Macon Housing

In Macon, 63% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. Landlords in the city rent a large number of single bedroom units. And yes, you can rent a place in Macon without breaking the bank.

Commuting

In Macon, 94% of commuters drive to work. Why drive when you can avoid it? People in the city use public transportation more than most people in similar cities. Most residents would agree that driving around Macon is a bit easier than around other cities of its size.

High Points

Macon strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Mississippi):

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State)	Top 9%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 10%
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 12%

Comparative Profile of Macon, MS

Comparing Macon to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Mississippi (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
People Living Alone
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Macon Almanac

Macon Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Macon Public Libraries

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Macon Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Macon residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Macon, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Macon High Schools (2004)

NOXUBEE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
16478 HWY 45
601-726-4428
A Title I school.
Serves 654 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 15.9

NOXUBEE CO VOC TECH
HIGHWAY 45 BYPASS
601-726-4225
A Vocational School

Macon Colleges

(List of All Mississippi Colleges)

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