Macon-Bibb County, Georgia Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Macon-Bibb County, GA Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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C
Health Below average
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D
Income Well below average
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D
Education Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Macon-Bibb County | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 156,504 | 10,939,918 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 614.0 | 184.0 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.18% | 1.01% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 38.0 | 35.2 | 37.3 |
| Households | 59,783 | 4,074,039 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Macon-Bibb County grew by 1.1% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 156,504 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Macon-Bibb County is Gen Z, aged 13–28, at 22.6% of residents. That is about the same share as Georgia.
- Gen Z 13–28 35,402 22.6% on par
- Millennials 29–44 32,232 20.6% -1.9 pts
- Gen X 45–60 29,801 19.0% -1.6 pts
- Boomers 61–79 25,782 16.5% +1.7 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Georgia, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 53.3% of the people living in Macon-Bibb County and men 46.7%.
- Women 53.3% Georgia 51.2%
- Men 46.7% Georgia 48.8%
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Economy
Macon-Bibb County has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Macon-Bibb County | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $51,509 | $77,523 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.11% | 5.33% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 8.1% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Macon-Bibb County is about 34% lower than in Georgia.
Housing
| Metric | Macon-Bibb County | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $110,832 | $256,986 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,065 | $1,392 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 51.4% | 65.7% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Macon-Bibb County is about 8.7 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,065 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Macon-Bibb County spend about 37 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 156 hours, about 6.5 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Macon-Bibb County | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 18.7 | 23.6 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 37.4 | 47.3 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 156 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,831 | $6,109 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 9.5% | 15.9% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 9,589 | 11,986 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,868 | 1,447 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Macon-Bibb County is 19 minutes, shorter than the 24 minutes in Georgia.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Macon-Bibb County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Macon-Bibb County | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.6% | 30.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.50 | 2.62 | 2.53 |
Health
Macon-Bibb County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Macon-Bibb County | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 73.5 | 75.8 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 23.7% | 20.0% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 22.8% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
Macon-Bibb County, GA Compared With Nearby Cities
How Macon-Bibb County, GA compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macon-Bibb County, GA | 156,504 | $51,509 #2/2 | $110,832 #2/2 | 18.7 min #2/2 |
| Warner Robins, GA | 71,224 | $66,630 | $253,076 | 18.7 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Macon-Bibb County, Georgia.
How big is Macon-Bibb County, Georgia by population?
About 156,504 people live in Macon-Bibb County, Georgia, in 59,783 households of 2.5 people on average. The median age is 38.0, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
How densely populated is Macon-Bibb County, Georgia?
Averaged over its land area, Macon-Bibb County, Georgia has 614 people per square mile, a density typical of a mix of suburbs, small towns and farmland. That is about 7.1 times the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Macon-Bibb County, Georgia?
The median home costs 2.2 times the median household income ($110,832 against $51,509), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $1,065 a month takes about 25% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is it hard to find a job in Macon-Bibb County, Georgia?
Unemployment in Macon-Bibb County, Georgia is 8.1%, well above the U.S. rate of 5.2%, so job seekers may face more competition than elsewhere.
What share of adults in Macon-Bibb County, Georgia have a college degree?
23.6% of adults in Macon-Bibb County, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 4), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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