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Bibb County, Alabama Demographics 2026

Bibb County, Alabama has a population of 22,130, the 45th most populous county in Alabama. The median household income is $52,541 and the median home value is $145,700. The poverty rate is 22.5%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Bibb County Quick Facts

Population 22,130
Median Household Income $52,541
Median Home Value $145,700
Poverty Rate 22.5%
Unemployment Rate 12.1%
Median Age 41.2 years
Homeownership Rate 79.2%
Affordability Ratio 2.8x
Bachelor's Degree+ 11.7%
High School Graduation 82.3%
Cities/Places 3
Population 22,130 45th of 67
Median Income $52,541 18% lower than state
Poverty Rate 22.5%
Unemployment 12.1%

How Bibb County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric2019–20232020–2024Change
Population22,15222,130-0.1%
Median household income$51,215$52,541+2.6%
Median home value$132,600$145,700+9.9%

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 25.3%
$25K-$50K 23.4%
$50K-$100K 28.8%
$100K+ 22.4%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
7.5%
$10K-$15K
6.1%
$15K-$20K
5.1%
$20K-$25K
6.6%
$25K-$30K
4.7%
$30K-$35K
4.8%
$35K-$40K
7.4%
$40K-$45K
3.9%
$45K-$50K
2.6%
$50K-$60K
5.3%
$60K-$75K
11.7%
$75K-$100K
11.8%
$100K-$125K
9.9%
$125K-$150K
4.9%
$150K-$200K
4.5%
$200K+
3.1%

Employment

12.1% Unemployment Rate State: 4.7%|National: 5.2%
49.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 79.2%
Renter 20.8%
Affordability Index Very Affordable
2.8x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $733/mo 16.7% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

42out of 100
Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 53 | National average: 61

Education

Cities & Places in Bibb County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Brent4,010$22,66050.8%$146,500
Centreville2,741$39,47718.8%$161,300
West Blocton1,077$40,56024.1%$99,500

Population Overview

Bibb County is located in Alabama with a total population of 22,130. It is the 45th most populous county out of 67 in Alabama. The county encompasses 3 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Bibb County is 41.2 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 39.3 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Bibb County is $52,541. This is 18% lower than the state median of $63,999. It is also 35% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 22.5%. This is 44% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.6%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 12.1%. This is 157% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $145,700. Housing costs are 31% lower than the state median of $209,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Bibb County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 79.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% higher than the state average of 70.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Bibb County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 73.4% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 19.7%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 1.4%.

Education

11.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 59% lower than the state rate of 28.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 82.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Bibb County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Alabama and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Bibb County, Alabama?

Bibb County has a population of 22,130, making it the 45th most populous county in Alabama.

What is the median income in Bibb County?

The median household income in Bibb County is $52,541 with a poverty rate of 22.5%.

How many cities are in Bibb County, Alabama?

Bibb County contains 3 Census-designated places.