Bibb County, Georgia Demographics 2026
Bibb County, Georgia has a population of 156,578, the 16th most populous county in Georgia. The median household income is $51,234 and the median home value is $174,500. The poverty rate is 24.7%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Bibb County Quick Facts
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.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 156,543 | 156,578 | +0.0% |
| Median household income | $50,747 | $51,234 | +1.0% |
| Median home value | $165,800 | $174,500 | +5.2% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.
State average: 65 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Bibb County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macon-Bibb County | 156,578 | $51,234 | 24.7% | $174,500 |
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Population Overview
Bibb County is located in Georgia with a total population of 156,578. It is the 16th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.
Age Demographics
The median age in Bibb County is 36.8 years. This is 2% lower than the state median of 37.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Bibb County is $51,234. This is 34% lower than the state median of $77,353. It is also 37% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 24.7%. This is 85% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.4%. 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 8.1%. This is 58% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $174,500. Housing costs are 42% lower than the state median of $303,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.4x. 51.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 22% lower than the state average of 65.7%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Bibb County is Black or African American, making up 54.7% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 34.3%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (54.7% vs 30.7%). The Hispanic or Latino population (4.7%) is well below the state average of 11.0%.
Education
26.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 25% lower than the state rate of 34.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.4%.
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 Georgia 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, Georgia?
Bibb County has a population of 156,578, making it the 16th most populous county in Georgia.
What is the median income in Bibb County?
The median household income in Bibb County is $51,234 with a poverty rate of 24.7%.
How many cities are in Bibb County, Georgia?
Bibb County contains 1 Census-designated place.