Macon-Bibb County, GA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Macon-Bibb County | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 153,428 | 10,915,984 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 601.9 | 183.6 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.20% | 1.00% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 37.2 | 38.8 | 37.1 |
| Households | 59,611 | 4,007,777 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Macon-Bibb County grew by 0.9% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 156,288 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
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 | $50,883 | $74,683 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.50% | 5.54% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 7.5% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Macon-Bibb County is about 32% lower than in Georgia.
Housing
| Metric | Macon-Bibb County | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $101,754 | $238,631 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,026 | $1,306 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 51.5% | 65.4% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Macon-Bibb County is about 8.3 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,026 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Macon-Bibb County spend about 40 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 167 hours, about 7.0 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Macon-Bibb County | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 20.1 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 40.2 | 47.3 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 167 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,188 | $6,106 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 8.7% | 14.2% | 13.4% |
| 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 20 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 | 2.52 | 2.64 | 2.54 |
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% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Macon-Bibb County, Georgia.
What is the population of Macon-Bibb County, Georgia?
The population of Macon-Bibb County, Georgia is 153,428, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Macon-Bibb County, Georgia?
The population density of Macon-Bibb County, Georgia is 601.9 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Macon-Bibb County, Georgia?
The median household income in Macon-Bibb County, Georgia is $50,883, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Macon-Bibb County, Georgia?
The median home price in Macon-Bibb County, Georgia is $101,754, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Macon-Bibb County, Georgia?
The unemployment rate in Macon-Bibb County, Georgia is 7.5%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.