Bibb County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Bibb County is located in Georgia with a total population of 156,543. It is the 16th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Bibb County is 36.6 years. This is 2% lower than the state median of 37.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Bibb County is $50,747. This is 32% lower than the state median of $74,664. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 35% lower. The poverty rate stands at 24.8%. This is 84% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.5%. 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 7.5%. This is 47% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $165,800. Housing costs are 39% lower than the state median of $272,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x. 51.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 21% lower than the state average of 65.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Bibb County is Black or African American, making up 54.3% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 34.9%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (54.3% vs 31.0%). The Hispanic or Latino population (4.5%) is well below the state average of 10.7%.

Education

26.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 24% lower than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.4%.