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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Bibb County

Alabama · 20,826 residents · 622.47 sq mi
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Bibb County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,420. Population has grown 26% since 1990. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $57,400. The poverty rate of 20.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
20,826
+26%since 1990
from 16,576 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
33 / sq mi
+26%since 1990
from 27 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
34.7
+9%since 1990
from 31.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,420
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,775 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,105
+57%since 1990
from $8,973 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
20.6%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 21.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$57,400
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$348
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $261 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
80.2%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 78.5% in 1990
19.8% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−6%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic78.9%(13,080)
Black21.1%(3,492)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(47)
Asian0%(2)
Diversity Score42.1%(6,977)
2000
White, non-Hispanic76.2%(15,870)
Black22%(4,584)
Hispanic / Latino1%(210)
Asian0.1%(17)
Diversity Score45.2%(9,421)
Diversity Score
45
+7%since 1990
from 42 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.1%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 4.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
63.2%
+11.4 ptssince 1990
from 51.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.0%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 2.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
−5%since 1990
from 25.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Bibb County to nearby counties

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Income$65,603+109%
Home value$161,300+181%
Population47,708+114%
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BIBB COUNTY VS
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Income$37,654+20%
Home value$86,400+51%
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BIBB COUNTY VS
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Home value$248,700+333%
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BIBB COUNTY VS
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Income$97,961+212%
Home value$326,100+468%
Population238,552+972%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bibb County, Alabama?

Bibb County, Alabama has about 20,826 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Bibb County, Alabama?

The typical household in Bibb County, Alabama earns about $31,420 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bibb County, Alabama expensive?

In Bibb County, Alabama, the median home is worth about $57,400, and the typical rent is about $348 a month.

How educated are people in Bibb County, Alabama?

About 7.1% of adults age 25 and over in Bibb County, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bibb County, Alabama?

About 20.6% of people in Bibb County, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bibb County, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Bibb County, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,250 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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8 census tracts
Census Tract 100.05Census Tract 100.09Census Tract 100.01Census Tract 100.08Census Tract 100.10Census Tract 100.07Census Tract 100.11Census Tract 100.06
8 ZIP codes
ZIP 35042ZIP 35184ZIP 35034ZIP 35188ZIP 35035ZIP 36792ZIP 36793ZIP 35074
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