How long is the commute from Macon, MO?
Workers who live in Macon, MO take an average of 18.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
84.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.3% take public transportation.
2.2% of workers walk to work.
4.7% work from home.
4.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 18.0 minutes (±3.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.3%
- Work from home
- 4.7%
- Households without a car
- 4.9%
How people in Macon get to work
| Means of transportation | Macon | Macon County | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 84.9% (±5.1 points) | 78.1% | 74.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.0% (±4.4 points) | 9.4% | 8.1% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.3% (±0.5 points) | 0.2% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.2% (±1.9 points) | 2.2% | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±1.3 points) | 0.3% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.7% (±2.7 points) | 9.8% | 13.0% | 15.1% |
In Macon, the average commute is lower than in Macon County (22.1 minutes).
It is also lower than in Missouri (23.5 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Macon, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Macon County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Missouri (0.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Macon County, Macon ranks 6 of 7 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 998 of 1,149.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Macon
| Vehicles available | Macon | Macon County | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.9% (±2.8 points) | 5.8% | 6.6% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.2% (±5.6 points) | 29.8% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.4% (±6.2 points) | 33.1% | 37.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 25.5% (±6.2 points) | 31.3% | 22.8% | 21.9% |
In Macon, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Macon County (5.8%).
It is not measurably different from Missouri (6.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Macon
| Macon | Macon County | Missouri | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.7% (±2.7 points) | 9.8% (±2.1 points) | 13.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.9% (±2.8 points) | 88.1% (±2.2 points) | 94.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 87.1% (±4.2 points) | 80.6% (±2.6 points) | 89.3% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Macon, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Macon County (80.6%).
It is not measurably different from Missouri (89.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Macon
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macon | — | 18.0 minutes (±3.0) | — |
| Bevier | 5.0 mi | 21.0 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Callao | 8.2 mi | 17.9 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Jacksonville | 11 mi | 32.4 minutes (±24.8) | Not measurably different |
| Atlanta | 11 mi | 37.0 minutes (±6.1) | Higher |
| Clarence | 11 mi | 21.7 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| New Cambria | 15 mi | 29.9 minutes (±8.6) | Higher |
| Cairo | 16 mi | 13.6 minutes (±3.1) | Lower |
| Bee Branch Township | 17 mi | 35.2 minutes (±13.1) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Cairo, MO (13.6 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Atlanta, MO (37.0 minutes), New Cambria, MO (29.9 minutes), Bee Branch Township, MO (35.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Macon County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ethel | 42.1 minutes (±10.9) |
| 2 | Atlanta | 37.0 minutes (±6.1) |
| 3 | New Cambria | 29.9 minutes (±8.6) |
| 4 | La Plata | 23.3 minutes (±3.1) |
| 5 | Bevier | 21.0 minutes (±4.2) |
| 6 | Macon | 18.0 minutes (±3.0) |
| 7 | Callao | 17.9 minutes (±3.3) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Macon
How long is the average commute in Macon?
Workers who live in Macon, MO take an average of 18.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Macon without a car?
4.9% of households in Macon have no vehicle, and 0.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Macon?
4.7% (±2.7 points) of workers who live in Macon worked from home, and 87.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Macon city, Missouri
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Macon city, Missouri
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Macon city, Missouri
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Macon city, Missouri (place:45326, in state:29).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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