Macon, MS Demographics

A map of Macon's Population by Race

Macon, Mississippi had a population of 2,582 in 2020. It was 14.8% White, 80.9% Black, 0.0% Asian, 1.9% Hispanic, 0.2% Native American/Other, and 2.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Macon, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Macon is the 100th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Macon's White Population

383 residents of Macon identify as White, or 14.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Macon considerably less than the White share of the population of Mississippi (55.4% White). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Macon is ranked #363 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Macon is more White than neighboring Shuqualak (10% White), Crawford (6.7% White), and Memphis (10.3% White). Macon is less White than neighboring Brooksville (20.3% White), and Scooba (25% White).

Macon's Black Population

2,088 residents of Macon identify as Black, or 80.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Macon considerably larger than the Black share of the population of Mississippi (36.4% Black). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Macon is ranked #58 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Macon is more Black than neighboring Brooksville (75.6% Black), and Scooba (72.4% Black). Macon is less Black than neighboring Shuqualak (84.7% Black), Crawford (90.8% Black), and Memphis (82.8% Black).

Macon's Asian Population

0 residents of Macon identify as Asian, or 0.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Macon roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Mississippi (1.1% Asian). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Macon is ranked #251 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Macon is less Asian than neighboring Brooksville (1.1% Asian).

Macon's Hispanic Population

49 residents of Macon identify as Hispanic, or 1.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Macon roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Mississippi (3.6% Hispanic). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Macon is ranked #213 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Macon is more Hispanic than neighboring Brooksville (1.5% Hispanic), Shuqualak (1.3% Hispanic), Crawford (0.5% Hispanic), and Scooba (0.5% Hispanic). Macon is less Hispanic than neighboring Memphis (3.4% Hispanic).

Macon's Native American/Other Population

6 residents of Macon identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Macon roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Mississippi (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Macon is ranked #261 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Macon is more Native American/Other than neighboring Brooksville (0.1% Native American/Other), Shuqualak (0% Native American/Other), Crawford (0% Native American/Other), and Memphis (0% Native American/Other). Macon is less Native American/Other than neighboring Scooba (1.9% Native American/Other).

Macon's Multiracial Population

56 residents of Macon identify as Multiracial, or 2.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Macon roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Mississippi (2.8% Multiracial). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Macon is ranked #243 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Macon is more Multiracial than neighboring Brooksville (1.3% Multiracial), Crawford (1.9% Multiracial), and Scooba (0.1% Multiracial). Macon is less Multiracial than neighboring Shuqualak (4% Multiracial), and Memphis (3.4% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.