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Bibb County

Georgia · 157,346 residents · 249.383 sq mi
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Bibb County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,317. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $125,300. The poverty rate of 25.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
157,346
+2%since 2000
from 153,887 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
631 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 617 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.9
+9%since 2000
from 34.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
149K151K154K156K158K1990201020202024Bibb County
2024157K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,317
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,532 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,519
+34%since 2000
from $19,058 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.0%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 19.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.5%
US avg: 10%
Other services8.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$125,300
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$834
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $474 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
50.0%
−8.8 ptssince 2000
from 58.8% in 2000
50.0% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+27%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic49.6%(76,262)
Black47.1%(72,503)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(2,023)
Asian1.1%(1,632)
Other0%
Diversity Score65.4%(100,622)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic36.1%(56,787)
Black54.2%(85,234)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(6,737)
Asian2%(3,209)
Other2.8%(4,424)
Diversity Score71%(111,725)
Segregation Score47.3%(74,471)
Diversity Score
71
+9%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
47
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 21.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.4%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.7 min
+52%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 10.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 57.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.6%
−32.6 ptssince 2009
from 66.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Female
53.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.1%
−70.1 ptssince 2013
from 82.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bibb County, Georgia?

Bibb County, Georgia has about 157,346 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bibb County, Georgia earns about $41,317 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bibb County, Georgia expensive?

In Bibb County, Georgia, the median home is worth about $125,300, and the typical rent is about $834 a month.

How educated are people in Bibb County, Georgia?

About 25.3% of adults age 25 and over in Bibb County, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bibb County, Georgia?

About 25.0% of people in Bibb County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bibb County, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Bibb County, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7,379 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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