Macon County, Missouri Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Macon County, Missouri
Macon County, Missouri Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
15,163
Median Age
43.5
Male Median
41.9
Female Median
44.4
Macon County, Missouri Population Growth

Macon County, Missouri Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -2.4%%.
-2.4%% Growth
Macon County, Missouri Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Macon County, Missouri Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 43.5 | 15,163 |
| 2023 | 42.9 | 15,163 |
| 2022 | 43.0 | 15,173 |
| 2021 | 43.5 | 15,222 |
| 2020 | 43.1 | 15,154 |
| 2019 | 43.3 | 15,199 |
| 2018 | 43.3 | 15,254 |
| 2017 | 43.0 | 15,319 |
| 2016 | 42.9 | 15,399 |
| 2015 | 42.9 | 15,460 |
| 2014 | 42.3 | 15,527 |
| 2013 | 42.5 | 15,545 |
| 2012 | 42.1 | 15,532 |
| 2011 | 42.0 | 15,549 |
| 2010 | 42.0 | 15,539 |
Macon County, Missouri Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 5.4% |
| 5–17 | 17.7% |
| 18–24 | 7.4% |
| 25–34 | 10.4% |
| 35–54 | 22.8% |
| 55–64 | 14.0% |
| 65+ | 22.3% |
Dependency Ratios for Macon County, Missouri
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 83.0
- Youth Dependency:
- 42.2
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 40.8
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Macon County, Missouri
The median age in Macon County, Missouri is 43.5 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Macon County, Missouri is 15,163.
In Macon County, Missouri, seniors (ages 65+) make up 22.3% of the population, while children under 18 represent 17.7%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Macon County, Missouri has remained stable.