Macon, Mississippi

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Population in 2022: 2,479 (94% urban, 6% rural).
Population change since 2000: +0.7%
Males: 1,180  (47.6%)
Females: 1,299  (52.4%)
Median resident age:

34.0 years
Mississippi median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 39341.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $29,078 (it was $20,800 in 2000)
Macon:

$29,078
MS:

$52,719

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $19,930 (it was $12,568 in 2000)

Macon city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $107,185 (it was $42,100 in 2000)
Macon:

$107,185
MS:

$162,500

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $125,045; detached houses: $132,681; mobile homes: $59,287

Median gross rent in 2022: $634.

March 2022 cost of living index in Macon: 78.5 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 32.2%
(6.3% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 36.6% for Black residents)
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  • Races in Macon, MS (2022)
    • 2,71082.8%Black alone
    • 48314.8%White alone
    • 260.8%Hispanic

Races in Macon detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Mississippi and other state lists, there were 15 registered sex offenders living in Macon, Mississippi as of April 25, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Macon is 176 to 1.


Crime rates in Macon by year

Type

2009

2010

2011

2012

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
2
(73.6)
2
(72.3)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
20
(735.8)
28
(1,012)
4
(144.0)
0
(0.0)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
17
(625.5)
24
(867.1)
8
(288.0)
2
(73.4)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
80
(2,943)
121
(4,371)
42
(1,512)
30
(1,101)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Arson
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index330.8459.5109.449.2

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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City-data.com crime index in Macon, MS

Crime rate in Macon detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2011, including police officers: 9 (8 officers - 8 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.88
Mississippi average:

2.00
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Ancestries: American (9.2%), German (2.4%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 210 feet

Land area: 1.51 square miles.

Population density: 1,637 people per square mile   (low).

Macon, Mississippi map

17 residents are foreign born

This city:

0.5%
Mississippi:

2.3%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,614 (1.1%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,021 (1.6%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Tuscaloosa, AL (59.8 miles , pop. 77,906).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Birmingham, AL (105.0 miles , pop. 242,820).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Houston, TX (464.3 miles , pop. 1,953,631).

Nearest cities:

Brooksville, MS (2.9 miles ),
Shuqualak, MS (3.0 miles ),
Crawford, MS (3.7 miles ),
Memphis, AL (3.9 miles),
Pickensville, AL (4.3 miles ),
Scooba, MS (4.5 miles ),
Panola-Geiger, AL (4.5 miles ),
Artesia, MS (4.6 miles )

Latitude: 33.11 N, Longitude: 88.56 W

Area code: 662

Distribution of median household income in Macon, MS in 2022
Distribution of house value in Macon, MS in 2022
Macon satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2012: 2 buildings, average cost: $87,500
  • 2011: 4 buildings, average cost: $60,500
  • 2007: 2 buildings, average cost: $70,000
  • 2005: 3 buildings, average cost: $68,600
  • 2003: 1 building, cost: $71,600
  • 2002: 1 building, cost: $150,000
  • 2001: 1 building, cost: $100,000
  • 2000: 3 buildings, average cost: $66,700
  • 1999: 1 building, cost: $29,000
  • 1998: 1 building, cost: $63,200
  • 1997: 2 buildings, average cost: $74,800
Number of permits per 10,000 Macon, MS residents
Average permit cost in Macon, MS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.4%
Mississippi:

2.6%
Most common industries in Macon, MS (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Food (13.5%)
  • Educational services (8.1%)
  • Health care (6.3%)
  • Public administration (5.7%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (5.7%)
  • Apparel (5.0%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.5%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (7.3%)
  • Construction (7.3%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (7.0%)
  • Food (6.5%)
  • Public administration (6.5%)
  • Wood products (5.8%)
  • Health care (5.5%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Food (20.9%)
  • Educational services (12.7%)
  • Finance & insurance (9.3%)
  • Apparel (7.9%)
  • Health care (7.1%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (5.0%)
  • Public administration (4.8%)
Most common occupations in Macon, MS (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (12.1%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4.6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.1%)
  • Food processing workers (3.9%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (3.6%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (3.4%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (3.4%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (11.6%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (8.8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (8.0%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (6.5%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.8%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4.0%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.0%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (12.7%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (7.4%)
  • Food processing workers (7.1%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6.9%)
  • Cashiers (6.1%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.3%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4.5%)

Average climate in Macon, Mississippi

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Macon-area historical tornado activity is near Mississippi state average. It is 98% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/3/1974, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 23.6 miles away from the Macon city center killed 3 people and injured 178 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 3/12/1986, a category F4 tornado 28.6 miles away from the city center injured 8 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Macon-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Mississippi state average. It is 183% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 1/18/1999 at 07:00:53, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 0.6 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 78.2 miles away from Macon center
On 6/24/1975 at 11:11:36, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB) earthquake occurred 59.1 miles away from Macon center
On 10/24/1997 at 08:35:17, a magnitude 4.9 (4.8 MB, 4.2 MS, 4.9 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 157.0 miles away from Macon center
On 11/7/2004 at 11:20:21, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 48.6 miles away from Macon center
On 3/25/1976 at 00:41:20, a magnitude 5.0 (4.9 MB, 5.0 LG, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 201.6 miles away from Macon center
On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.9 (4.4 MB, 4.6 MW, 4.9 LG) earthquake occurred 193.7 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Noxubee County (13) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 9
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 7, Tornadoes: 7, Floods: 4, Hurricanes: 3, Winds: 3, Freezes: 2, Drought: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Macon topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Macon:

  • NOXUBEE GENERAL CRITICAL ACCESS HOSP (606 NORTH JEFFERSON STREET)
  • NOXUBEE COUNTY NURSING HOME (606 NORTH JEFFERSON STREET)
  • RCG MACON (NOXUBEE COUNTY) (703 NORTH WASHINGTON STREET)

Airports located in Macon:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Macon:

  • East Mississippi Community College (about 21 miles; Scooba, MS; Full-time enrollment: 5,180)
  • Mississippi State University (about 28 miles; Mississippi State, MS; FT enrollment: 18,237)
  • Mississippi University for Women (about 28 miles; Columbus, MS; FT enrollment: 2,565)
  • University of West Alabama (about 43 miles; Livingston, AL; FT enrollment: 3,394)
  • Meridian Community College (about 53 miles; Meridian, MS; FT enrollment: 2,750)
  • East Central Community College (about 57 miles; Decatur, MS; FT enrollment: 2,380)
  • Shelton State Community College (about 58 miles; Tuscaloosa, AL; FT enrollment: 4,106)

Public high schools in Macon:

Private high school in Macon:

Public elementary/middle schools in Macon:

See full list of schools located in Macon

Library in Macon:

  • NOXUBEE COUNTY LIBRARY (Operating income: $116,222; Location: 103 EAST KING STREET; 21,406 books; 330 audio materials; 440 video materials; 53 state licensed databases; 4 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Macon: Noxubee County Courthouse (A), Macon City Hall (B), Macon Fire Department (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Macon include: West Sdie Baptist Church (A), Saint Paul United Methodist Church (B), Saint Paul Missionary Baptist Church (C), Macon Presbyterian Church (D), Macon Independant Methodist Church (E), First United Methodist Church (F), First Baptist Church (G), Church of Christ (H), Calvary Baptist Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Creek: Cedar Creek (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Tourist attraction: The Sports Shop (Amusement & Theme Parks; 704 Cedar Creek Road).

Hotels: Oak Tree Inn (12686 Highway 45), Budget Inn (311 North Jefferson Street).

Court: Noxubee County - Macon- Justice Court Clerk (507 South Jefferson Street).

Birthplace of: Pushmataha - Native leader, Ben Ames Williams - Writer, Carey Bell - Blues musician, Darion Conner - Football player, Eddy Clearwater - Chicago blues musician, T. R. Hummer - Poet, William F. Brantley - Confederate Army general, Chris Jones (Canadian football) - Football player, Cornelius Cash - Basketball player, Gene Short - Basketball player.

Noxubee County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This city:

2.6 people
Mississippi:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

66.1%
Whole state:

69.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

4.7%
Whole state:

5.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households
64 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities in 2010
23 people in local jails and other municipal confinement facilities in 2010
110 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups) in 2000
58 people in nursing homes in 2000

Banks with branches in Macon (2011 data):

  • The Citizens National Bank of Meridian: Macon Branch at 313 South Jefferson Street, branch established on 1800/01/01. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $1,115.7 mil, Deposits: $932.3 mil, headquarters in Meridian, MS, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 29 total offices, Holding Company: Citizens National Banc Corp.
  • BankFirst Financial Services: Bankfirst Financial Services at 110 South Jefferson Street, branch established on 1888/06/01. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $718.9 mil, Deposits: $600.2 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 14 total offices, Holding Company: Bankfirst Capital Corporation

For population 15 years and over in Macon:

Marital status in Macon, MS
  • Never married: 37.6%
  • Now married: 38.6%
  • Separated: 3.8%
  • Widowed: 5.9%
  • Divorced: 14.1%

For population 25 years and over in Macon:

  • High school or higher: 79.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 16.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.7%
  • Unemployed: 10.6%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 19.1 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

12.5
Mississippi average:

11.8

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Macon
Presidential Elections Results

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Religion statistics for Macon, MS (based on Noxubee County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant2,66923
Black Protestant2,14414
Mainline Protestant8588
Catholic601
Other41
None5,810-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 5
Noxubee County:

4.22 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.08 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 8
Noxubee County:

6.75 / 10,000 pop.
Mississippi:

6.36 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 2
This county:

1.69 / 10,000 pop.
Mississippi:

5.03 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Noxubee County:

14.4%
State:

12.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Noxubee County:

35.9%
Mississippi:

33.1%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

15.0%
Mississippi:

14.4%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

48.4%
Mississippi:

48.6%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Macon:

44.4%
Mississippi:

45.3%

Average BMI:
Macon:

30.0
Mississippi:

29.2

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

19.3%
Mississippi:

20.5%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Macon:

14.6%
Mississippi:

11.6%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

6.7
State:

6.7

Overweight people:
Macon:

35.8%
State:

34.8%

General health condition:
Macon:

52.9%
Mississippi:

54.9%

Average condition of hearing:
Macon:

80.4%
Mississippi:

79.9%

More about Health and Nutrition of Macon, MS Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 10$25,622$30,7460$0
Streets and Highways 6$27,944$55,8880$0
Financial Administration 3$15,766$63,0640$0
Police Protection - Officers 3$7,660$30,6405$5,757
Judicial and Legal 2$7,864$47,1840$0
Firefighters 0$0 28$14,537
Totals for Government 24$84,856$42,42833$20,294

Macon government finances - Expenditure in 2018 (per resident):

  • Construction - Sewerage: $136,000 ($54.86)
    General - Other: $66,000 ($26.62)
  • Current Operations - Police Protection: $798,000 ($321.90)
    Central Staff Services: $608,000 ($245.26)
    Regular Highways: $493,000 ($198.87)
    Water Utilities: $313,000 ($126.26)
    Sewerage: $228,000 ($91.97)
    Solid Waste Management: $226,000 ($91.17)
    Parks and Recreation: $167,000 ($67.37)
    Local Fire Protection: $59,000 ($23.80)
    Corrections - Other: $30,000 ($12.10)
    Financial Administration: $22,000 ($8.87)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $20,000 ($8.07)
    Libraries: $12,000 ($4.84)
    Protective Inspection and Regulation - Other: $6,000 ($2.42)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $30,000 ($12.10)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $268,000 ($108.11)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $109,000 ($43.97)

Macon government finances - Revenue in 2018 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $400,000 ($161.36)
    Solid Waste Management: $209,000 ($84.31)
    Parks and Recreation: $31,000 ($12.51)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Other: $47,000 ($18.96)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Highways: $4,000 ($1.61)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $55,000 ($22.19)
    Fines and Forfeits: $21,000 ($8.47)
    Interest Earnings: $5,000 ($2.02)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $600,000 ($242.03)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $603,000 ($243.24)
    Other: $103,000 ($41.55)
  • Tax - Property: $694,000 ($279.95)
    Public Utilities Sales: $244,000 ($98.43)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $7,000 ($2.82)
    Other License: $3,000 ($1.21)

Macon government finances - Debt in 2018 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $3,351,000 ($1351.75)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $3,157,000 ($1273.50)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $194,000 ($78.26)

Macon government finances - Cash and Securities in 2018 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $1,001,000 ($403.79)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $137,000 ($55.26)
Businesses in Macon, MS
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AutoZone1Subway1
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Strongest AM radio stations in Macon:

  • WCPC (940 AM; 50 kW; HOUSTON, MS; Owner: WCPC BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WJOX (690 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WSJC (810 AM; 50 kW; MAGEE, MS; Owner: FAMILY TALK RADIO)
  • WDJC (850 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
  • WAPI (1070 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WMOX (1010 AM; 10 kW; MERIDIAN, MS; Owner: MAGNOLIA STATE B/C CO., INC.)
  • WJNT (1180 AM; 50 kW; PEARL, MS; Owner: BUCHANAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WYLS (670 AM; daytime; 5 kW; YORK, AL; Owner: GRANTELL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WCRV (640 AM; 50 kW; COLLIERVILLE, TN; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY/TENNESSEE)
  • WIRL (1270 AM; daytime; 3 kW; LOUISVILLE, MS; Owner: HARRISON COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WQST (850 AM; daytime; 10 kW; FOREST, MS; Owner: ACE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WALT (910 AM; 5 kW; MERIDIAN, MS; Owner: NEW SOUTH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WNSI (810 AM; 50 kW; JACKSONVILLE, AL; Owner: UNITED BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Macon:

  • WAJV (98.9 FM; BROOKSVILLE, MS; Owner: URBAN RADIO LICENSES, LLC)
  • WMXU (106.1 FM; STARKVILLE, MS; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WZBQ (94.1 FM; CARROLLTON, AL; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WSYE (93.3 FM; HOUSTON, MS; Owner: JMD, INC.)
  • WMBC (103.1 FM; COLUMBUS, MS; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WMAB-FM (89.9 FM; ACKERMAN, MS; Owner: MISSISSIPPI AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TV)
  • WALN (89.3 FM; CARROLLTON, AL; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • WSMS (99.9 FM; ARTESIA, MS; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP)
  • WMSU (92.1 FM; STARKVILLE, MS; Owner: URBAN RADIO LICENSES, LLC)
  • WMSV (91.1 FM; STARKVILLE, MS; Owner: MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WLSM-FM (107.1 FM; LOUISVILLE, MS; Owner: HARRISON COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WKOR-FM (94.9 FM; COLUMBUS, MS; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)

TV broadcast stations around Macon:

  • WMAB-TV (Channel 2; MISSISSIPPI STATE, MS; Owner: MISSISSIPPI AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TV)
  • WCBI-TV (Channel 4; COLUMBUS, MS; Owner: COLUMBUS TELEVISION, INC.)
Macon fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
See more detailed statistics of Macon fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 43Number of bridges
  • 863ft / 263mTotal length
  • $1,779,811,000Total costs
  • 60,810Total average daily traffic
  • 10,363Total average daily truck traffic
  • 69,750Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic
New bridges in Macon, MS - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 31920-1929
  • 81930-1939
  • 11940-1949
  • 21950-1959
  • 31960-1969
  • 91970-1979
  • 51980-1989
  • 71990-1999
  • 52000-2009
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Macon, MS

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Macon)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

147 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers in Macon, MS)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

18 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

7
  • Paulette, Lat: 33.084250 Lon: -88.451083, Type: Pole, Structure height: 15.2 m, Call Sign: WQQR763,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 02/20/2013, Expiration Date: 02/20/2023, Cancellation Date: 02/27/2023, Certifier: Frank Golden, Registrant: Radio Licensing Services, Milwaukie, OR 97269, Phone: (503) 659-1240, Fax: (503) 794-3759, Email:

  • Lat: 33.058389 Lon: -88.562250, Type: Ltower, Structure height: 100.5 m, Overall height: 103.6 m, Call Sign: WQQR763,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 02/20/2013, Expiration Date: 02/20/2023, Cancellation Date: 02/27/2023, Certifier: Frank Golden, Registrant: Radio Licensing Services, Milwaukie, OR 97269, Phone: (503) 659-1240, Fax: (503) 794-3759, Email:

  • S Macon, 9408 Hwy 45 (Lat: 33.058389 Lon: -88.562250), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 100.5 m, Overall height: 103.6 m, Call Sign: WQUA662,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6315.84 MHz, 6375.14 MHz, 6315.84 MHz, 6375.14 MHz, 6375.14 MHz, 6315.84 MHz, 6375.14 MHz, 6315.84 MHz, Grant Date: 05/21/2014, Expiration Date: 05/21/2024, Certifier: David J Kilpatrick, Registrant: Utc Spectrum Services, 11209 20th Street, Nw, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 872-0030, Fax: (202) 872-1331, Email:

  • 9ME0642A, 23222 Highway 14 (Lat: 33.092833 Lon: -88.426194), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 106.7 m, Overall height: 109.1 m, Call Sign: WQWR936,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10855.0 MHz, 10935.0 MHz, 10855.0 MHz, 10935.0 MHz, 10855.0 MHz, 10935.0 MHz, 10855.0 MHz, 10935.0 MHz, 10855.0 MHz, 10935.0 MHz... (+12 more), Grant Date: 11/03/2015, Expiration Date: 11/03/2025, Certifier: David Werblow, Registrant: T-Mobile Usa, Inc., 12920 Se 38th Street, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8401, Fax: (425) 383-4040, Email:

  • 3.9mi Sw Of (Lat: 33.088444 Lon: -88.628361), Structure height: 92.4 m, Call Sign: WAC240,
    Assigned Frequencies: 7075.00 MHz, Grant Date: 06/24/1980, Expiration Date: 06/01/1987, Cancellation Date: 06/11/2000, Registrant: Wtwv, Inc, Tupelo, MS 38801

  • 3.9mi Sw Of Macon (Lat: 33.088444 Lon: -88.628361), Structure height: 92.4 m, Call Sign: WAC246,
    Assigned Frequencies: 7025.00 MHz, Grant Date: 06/24/1980, Expiration Date: 06/01/1987, Cancellation Date: 06/11/2000, Registrant: Wtwv, Inc, Tupelo, MS 38801

  • MACON, Washington Street (Lat: 33.111222 Lon: -88.558639), Overall height: 53.3 m, Call Sign: WGI29,
    Assigned Frequencies: 5960.00 MHz, 6078.60 MHz, Grant Date: 08/24/1990, Expiration Date: 08/01/2000, Cancellation Date: 12/09/1998, Registrant: South Central Bell Telephone Company Bellsouth Services, North W1h1 3535 Colonnade Parkway, Birmingham, AL 35243


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Macon)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

11 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft in Macon)

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 31. The highest number of fire incidents - 72 took place in 2003, and the least - 4 in 2002. The data has an increasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Macon, MS When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Structure Fires (45.6%), and Outside Fires (30.1%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Macon, MS
    • 24145.6%Structure Fires
    • 15930.1%Outside Fires
    • 12223.1%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 61.1%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Macon, MS
Most common first names in Macon, MS among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Mary8278.8 years
John6878.3 years
James6573.2 years
Willie6572.3 years
Robert5369.6 years
Annie4980.2 years
William4172.7 years
Henry3475.6 years
George2976.5 years
Joe2575.9 years
Most common last names in Macon, MS among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith4473.1 years
Cotton4372.9 years
Williams4373.9 years
Jones3876.3 years
Moore3075.7 years
Stewart3078.2 years
Walker2971.9 years
Spann2871.6 years
Sanders2774.3 years
Triplett2481.5 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Macon, MS
  • 49.2%Electricity
  • 47.8%Utility gas
  • 2.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 0.9%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Macon, MS
  • 80.5%Electricity
  • 14.3%Utility gas
  • 5.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Macon compared to Mississippi state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • House age above state average.
There are 9 pilots and 2 other airmen in this city.
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Top Patent Applicants
Top Patent Applicants
  • William Anderson Thomas, Jr. (1)

Total of 1 patent application in 2008-2024.