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Macon-Bibb County Metro

Macon-Bibb County, GA · 5 counties · 233,802 residents · 1,723.591 sq mi
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Macon-Bibb County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,661. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $132,168. The poverty rate of 21.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% 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
233,802
+5%since 2000
from 222,368 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
136 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 129 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.7
+13%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
204K212K221K229K238K1990201020202024Macon-Bibb County
2024235K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,661
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,457 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,695
+43%since 2000
from $18,703 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.7%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 17.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.5%
US avg: 10%
Other services8.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$132,168
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,453 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$804
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $463 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.5%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 66.3% in 2000
40.5% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+28%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic55.7%(123,882)
Black41.2%(91,567)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(2,886)
Asian0.8%(1,863)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.8%(141,849)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic47.1%(110,168)
Black44.2%(103,423)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(8,466)
Asian1.6%(3,654)
Other2.5%(5,866)
Diversity Score71.5%(167,169)
Segregation Score46.1%(107,763)
Diversity Score
72
+12%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
46
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.7%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 76.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
+50%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 82.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 9.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 58.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.2%
−30.8 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
52.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.4%
−71.4 ptssince 2013
from 82.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
In this metro

Principal cities

Macon-Bibb CountyCENTRAL157,556
What's inside

5 component counties

Bibb CountyCENTRAL157,556Monroe County32,023Jones County29,171Crawford County12,206Twiggs County7,597
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Macon-Bibb County, GA?

Macon-Bibb County, GA has about 233,802 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Macon-Bibb County, GA?

The typical household in Macon-Bibb County, GA earns about $46,661 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Macon-Bibb County, GA expensive?

In Macon-Bibb County, GA, the median home is worth about $132,168, and the typical rent is about $804 a month.

How educated are people in Macon-Bibb County, GA?

About 23.6% of adults age 25 and over in Macon-Bibb County, GA hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Macon-Bibb County, GA?

About 21.5% of people in Macon-Bibb County, GA live below the federal poverty line.

Has Macon-Bibb County, GA grown since 1990?

Yes, Macon-Bibb County, GA has grown since 1990. The population has added about 27,186 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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