Bibb County, Alabama Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Bibb County is located in Alabama with a total population of 22,152. It is the 45th most populous county out of 67 in Alabama.

Age Demographics

The median age in Bibb County is 41.3 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 39.3 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Bibb County is $51,215. This is 17% lower than the state median of $62,027. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 35% lower. The poverty rate stands at 20.5%. This is 31% 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 10.0%. This is 107% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $132,600. Housing costs are 32% lower than the state median of $195,100. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Bibb County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 77.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% higher than the state average of 69.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Bibb County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 73.7% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 20.7%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 1.4%.

Education

11.5% 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 27.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 80.3%.