Macon-Bibb County, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Bibb County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
156,543 Population 628/sq mi density
$50,747 Median Income $31,306 per capita
$165,800 Home Value $259,980 Zillow
$1,026 Median Rent 34.7% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$50,747 median income, 7.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$165,800 home value, $1,026/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Macon-Bibb County, GA

At a Glance

Median Income
$50,747
32% below
$31,306 per capita
Home Value
$165,800
41% below
Zillow: $259,980
Median Rent
$1,026/mo
12% below
34.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
26.0%
23% below
87.4% high school+
Unemployment
7.5%
108% above
18.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.8%
40% above
18.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F

How Macon-Bibb County Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Macon-Bibb County's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
68%
Home Value
59%
Rent
88%
Poverty
152%
Bachelor's
77%
Unemployment
208%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Macon-Bibb County a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Macon-Bibb County residents earn a median household income of $50,747 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,306. The unemployment rate stands at 7.5% (108% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,790 business establishments, including 480 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Macon-Bibb County is $165,800 , 41% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $259,980. Median rent is $1,026/month, with 34.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.

Education

26.0% of adults in Macon-Bibb County hold a bachelor's degree or higher (23% below the national average). 87.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Macon-Bibb County has an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 51.

Data Overview

People

Population156,543
Median Age36.6 yrs
Density628/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born3.7%
Veterans7.3%

Economy

C+
Median Income$50,747
Per Capita$31,306
Unemployment7.5%
Poverty18.9%
County GDP$11,079M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,065

Housing

A+
Home Value$165,800
Rent$1,026
Ownership51.5%
Zillow$259,980
Housing Units71,828
Rent Burden34.7%

Health

Obesity44.8%
Diabetes15.5%
Smoking18.2%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death14,812/100K

Climate

Avg Temp65°F
Rain46.9 in/yr
AQI51 (Moderate)
Elevation397 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.0%
High School+87.4%
Graduate+12.5%
School Score3.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 39% / D 61%
Commute22 min
Broadband85.3%
Internet Speed168 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Macon-Bibb County was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Middle Georgia Regional (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.520 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 168 Mbps.
There are 480 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 46 fatal vehicle crashes.