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Macon, MS
B-
Population: 2,590
Home Price: $84,400
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Macon is a small town in the state of Mississippi with a population of 2,590. The cost of living is low making it one of the most affordable places to live in the US. Macon has a hot summer and mild winter climate.
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small Town
Living Costs:
Low Cost
Employment:
(F) Poor
Cultural Diversity:
(C) Average
Residents:
Young Professionals
School Rating:
(F) Poor
Safety Rating:
NA
Public Transport:
(D) Fair
Average Commute:
28.1 minutes
Walkability:
(C) Average
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
-
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
-
Social and Economic Statistics of Macon, MS
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Macon
Mississippi
United States
Per Capita Income
$14,804
$23,075
$32,693
Median Household Income
$25,930
$43,206
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
9.8%
7.8%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
44.8%
19.4%
10.5%
Age
Macon
Mississippi
United States
Median Age
29.6
38.3
42.3
Gender
Macon
Mississippi
United States
Male
47.1%
47.4%
49.8%
Female
52.9%
52.6%
50.2%
Race
Macon
Mississippi
United States
White
13.2%
53.2%
80.3%
Black or African American
86.4%
40.9%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.0%
1.3%
2.7%
Asian
0.0%
0.7%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.1%
0.2%
Other Race
0.4%
1.5%
2.7%
Multiracial
0.0%
2.3%
5.2%
Housing Information
Macon
Mississippi
United States
Median Home Price
$84,400
$103,931
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$416
$521
$801
Family Households
27.0%
27.0%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
53.2%
53.2%
26.2%
Homeowners
57.6%
67.5%
72.9%
Renters
42.4%
32.5%
27.1%
Education
Macon
Mississippi
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
21.2%
12.6%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
30.4%
30.4%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
22.9%
20.7%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
6.1%
10.0%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
9.9%
12.1%
15.0%
Proficiency
Macon
Mississippi
United States
Mathematics
14.5%
42.8%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
15.7%
38.0%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Macon
Mississippi
United States
Murder
NA
9.9
3.0
Rape
NA
35.9
38.0
Robbery
NA
58.9
40.7
Assault
NA
226.3
188.5
Property Crime
Macon
Mississippi
United States
Burglary
NA
684.8
336.1
Theft
NA
2347.0
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
NA
189.5
167.1
Arson
NA
10.0
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Macon, MS
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
bts meal
quality products
liquor
chicken wings
fried chicken
hot sauce
food truck
chinese food
meal
chicken sandwich
cooking
fried rice
drinks
snacks
bbq
seafood
ice cream
baking
panda express
wine
college football
football
little league
fantasy football
baseballand
nfl
cfb
basketball
golfer
recruiting
tennis
outdoors
racing
softball
coaches
baseball
nfts
animation
nft
studio
collection
creative
creativity
creation
designs
logos
composer
greeting cards
oil paintings
poster
craft
#artgallery
single dad
toys
memes
fishing
anime
vacations
fishing hunting
computers
cosplay
youtuber
adventures
outdoors
books
tv
longest running
studio
independent record label
battle rap
creative
celebrity
sports
low budget
lifestyle
producer
production company
drama
booking
hollywood
summer
space
winter
sports
natural light
fishing
gardens
fishing hunting
mountain
pool
beach
quality products
black friday
black owned
christmas gifts
christmas shopping
food truck
pre order
liquor stores
checkout
cart
goodies
free shipping
grocery store
online shopping
restocked
mall
macys
starbucks
designs
shopped
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