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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.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Its county seat is Macon.<ref name="GR6">Template:Cite web</ref> The county was organized January 6, 1837, and named for Nathaniel Macon, a Revolutionary War hero and North Carolina politician.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref>
Geography
[edit]According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of Template:Convert, of which Template:Convert is land and Template:Convert (1.4%) is water.<ref name="GR1">Template:Cite web</ref>
Adjacent counties
[edit]- 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
[edit]- File:US 36.svg U.S. Route 36
- File:US 63.svg U.S. Route 63
- File:MO-3.svg Route 3
- File:MO-149.svg Route 149
- File:MO-156.svg Route 156
Townships
[edit]- 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
[edit]As of the census<ref name="GR2">Template:Cite web</ref> of 2010, there were 15,556 people, 6,501 households, and 4,381 families residing in the county. The population density was Template:Convert. There were 7,502 housing units at an average density of Template:Convert. 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
[edit]| Race | Num. | Perc. |
|---|---|---|
| White (NH) | 13,778 | 90.6% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 299 | 2% |
| Native American (NH) | 25 | 0.16% |
| Asian (NH) | 84 | 0.55% |
| Pacific Islander (NH) | 4 | 0.03% |
| Other/Mixed (NH) | 743 | 4.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 276 | 1.8% |
Communities
[edit]Cities
[edit]Village
[edit]Census-designated place
[edit]Other unincorporated places
[edit]- 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
[edit]Education
[edit]Public schools
[edit]- 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
[edit]- Tri County Christian School – Macon (PK-06) – Nondenominational Christian
- Immaculate Conception School – Macon (K-08) – Roman Catholic
Public libraries
[edit]- Laplata Public Library<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
- Macon Public Library<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Politics
[edit]Local
[edit]The accompanying table (below right) shows the county elected officials and their party affiliation. As is tradition, the majority ran as Republicans.
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State
[edit]| Year | Republican | Democratic | Third Parties |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 81.35% 6,304 | 17.14% 1,328 | 1.51% 117 |
| 2020 | 78.18% 6,096 | 20.20% 1,575 | 1.62% 126 |
| 2016 | 66.92% 5,065 | 30.61% 2,315 | 2.43% 184 |
| 2012 | 54.45% 3,868 | 43.44% 3,086 | 2.11% 150 |
| 2008 | 57.16% 4,242 | 41.34% 3,068 | 1.49% 111 |
| 2004 | 61.48% 4,598 | 37.18% 2,781 | 1.36% 100 |
| 2000 | 51.10% 3,633 | 47.19% 3,355 | 1.71% 122 |
| 1996 | 32.08% 2,069 | 65.61% 4,231 | 2.31% 149 |
All of Macon County is in district 6 of the Missouri House of Representatives, represented by Tim Remole (R-Excello). Template:Election box begin Template:Election box candidate with party link Template:Election box end Template:Election box begin Template:Election box candidate with party link Template:Election box candidate with party link Template:Election box end Template:Election box begin Template:Election box candidate with party link Template:Election box candidate with party link Template:Election box end
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). Template:Election box begin Template:Election box candidate with party link Template:Election box end
Federal
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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. Template:Election box begin Template:Election box candidate with party link Template:Election box candidate with party link Template:Election box candidate with party link Template:Election box candidate with party link Template:Election box end Template:Election box begin Template:Election box candidate with party link Template:Election box candidate with party link Template:Election box candidate with party link Template:Election box end Template:Election box begin Template:Election box candidate with party link Template:Election box candidate with party link Template:Election box candidate with party link Template:Election box end
Presidential Election Results
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See also
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External links
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- Digitized 1930 Plat Book of Macon County Template:Webarchive from University of Missouri Division of Special Collections, Archives, and Rare Books