Bibb County, GA

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    2024 Population
    156,578
    US Senator
    Jon Ossoff
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Raphael Warnock
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    36.8
    0.546% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    24.7%
    0.409% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $51,234
    0.96% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $174,500
    5.25% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    63,471
    1.36% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Bibb County, GA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    97.8% of the residents in Bibb County, GA are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Bibb County, GA are Mercer University (2,689 degrees awarded in 2024), Middle Georgia State University (1,491 degrees), and Wesleyan College (150 degrees).

    In 2024, the median property value in Bibb County, GA was $174,500, and the homeownership rate was 51.4%.

    Most people in Bibb County, GA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Bibb County, GA was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Bibb County, GA is home to a population of 157k people, from which 97.8% are citizens. As of 2024, 3.79% of Bibb County, GA residents were born outside of the country (5.93k people).

    In 2024, there were 1.59 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (85.6k people) in Bibb County, GA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 53.7k White (Non-Hispanic) and 4.16k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    97.8%
    2024 Citizenship
    98%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 97.8% of Bibb County, GA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Bibb County, GA was 98%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Bibb County, GA
    1. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      85.6k ± 976
    2. White (Non-Hispanic)
      53.7k ± 531
    3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      4.16k ± 780
    4.71%
    Hispanic Population
    7.37k people

    In 2024, there were 1.59 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (85.6k people) in Bibb County, GA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 53.7k White (Non-Hispanic) and 4.16k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    4.71% of the people in Bibb County, GA are hispanic (7.37k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Bibb County, GA as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

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    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      232,075 ± 11,701 people
    2. India
      112,556 ± 8,194 people
    3. Jamaica
      54,537 ± 5,719 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Georgia was Mexico, the natal country of 232,075 Georgia residents, followed by India with 112,556 and Jamaica with 54,537.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    3.79%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    5.93k people
    3.69%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    5.77k people

    As of 2024, 3.79% of Bibb County, GA residents (5.93k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Bibb County, GA was 3.69%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      2,599 ± 358
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      2,224 ± 474
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      1,431 ± 313

    Bibb County, GA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.17 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    86.4% of the population of Bibb County, GA has health coverage, with 37.3% on employee plans, 23.7% on Medicaid, 11.3% on Medicare, 12.3% on non-group plans, and 1.82% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Bibb County, GA see 716 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (716 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1562 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 446 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.6% were men and 53.4% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    716 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Bibb County, GA

    Primary care physicians in Bibb County, GA see an average of 716 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (716 patients).

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.2% under 18 years, 22.2% between 18 and 34 years, 35.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.2% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.6% were men and 53.4% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    13.6%
    Uninsured
    37.3%
    Employer Coverage
    23.7%
    Medicaid
    11.3%
    Medicare
    12.3%
    Non-Group
    1.82%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Bibb County, GA declined by 0.0793% from 13.6% to 13.6%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Bibb County, GA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Health Indicators

    Health Outcomes

    Indicator

    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 5.95 in Bibb County, GA.

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    Health Behaviors

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    In 2025, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 48.5% in Bibb County, GA.

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    Clinical Care

    Indicator

    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 16% in Bibb County, GA.

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    Economy

    The economy of Bibb County, GA employs 63.5k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Bibb County, GA were Health Care & Social Assistance (10,230 people), Retail Trade (8,349 people), and Educational Services (6,343 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($74,609), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($73,242), and Public Administration ($63,420).

    Employment

    Occupations

    63.5k
    2024 Value
    ± 2,355
    −1.36%
    1 Year decline
    ± 5.22%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Bibb County, GA declined at a rate of −1.36%, from 64.3k employees to 63.5k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Bibb County, GA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (7,307 people), Sales & Related Occupations (7,019 people), and Management Occupations (6,125 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Bibb County, GA.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    63.5k
    2024 Value
    ± 2,355
    −1.36%
    1 Year decline
    ± 5.22%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Bibb County, GA declined at a rate of −1.36%, from 64.3k employees to 63.5k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Bibb County, GA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (10,230 people), Retail Trade (8,349 people), and Educational Services (6,343 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Bibb County, GA, though some of these residents may live in Bibb County, GA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $43,013
    Median earning men ± $2,354
    $37,050
    Median earning women ± $1,158

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($71,589), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($60,522), and Wholesale Trade ($60,469).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($53,645), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($51,827), and Public Administration ($47,146).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    2.94%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 4.87M people employed in Georgia. This represents a 2.94% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 11.9%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Georgia.

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 379
      Retail Trade
    2. 275
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    3. 232
      Other Services (except Public Administration)

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $913k
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    2. $572k
      Finance and Insurance
    3. $454k
      Retail Trade

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Georgia went to Donald J. Trump with 50.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.5%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.394%).

    Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock are the senators currently representing the state of Georgia. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Georgia is currently represented by 13 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (50.7%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (48.5%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Chase Oliver (0.394%)
      Libertarian Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Georgia went to Donald J. Trump with 50.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.5%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.394%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Georgia for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Georgia

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    Jon Ossoff
    Senator from Georgia2
    Assumed office on January 20, 2021
    Inauguration delayed as incumbent senator David Perdue's term expired on January 3, 2021, two days prior to the runoff election.
    Raphael Warnock
    Senator from Georgia3
    Assumed office on January 20, 2021
    Elected to the seat to succeed Kelly Loeffler, who had been appointed to the seat following the resignation of Johnny Isakson.

    Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock are the senators currently representing Georgia.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    The following chart shows elected senators in Georgia over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Bibb County, GA awarded 4,399 degrees. The student population of Bibb County, GA in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 7,004 male students and 11,332 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Bibb County, GA are White (2,061 and 48.4%), Black or African American (1,373 and 32.3%), Asian (297 and 6.98%), and Hispanic or Latino (285 and 6.7%).

    The largest universities in Bibb County, GA by number of degrees awarded are Mercer University (2,689 and 61.1%), Middle Georgia State University (1,491 and 33.9%), and Wesleyan College (150 and 3.41%).

    The most popular majors in Bibb County, GA are General Business Administration & Management (476 and 10.8%), Registered Nursing (361 and 8.21%), and Elementary Education & Teaching (229 and 5.21%).

    The median tuition costs are $28,858 for private four year colleges, and $4,176 and $15,528 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
    Measure

    In 2024 in Bibb County, GA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 76.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 19.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 18,336 (38.2% men and 61.8% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 18,336 students enrolled in Bibb County, GA, 38.2% men and 61.8% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 8,100 records, of which 56% were women and 44% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. Registered Nursing
      308 degrees awarded
    2. General Business Administration & Management
      221 degrees awarded
    3. General Psychology
      204 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Bibb County, GA was Registered Nursing with 308 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Bibb County, GA according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1. Mercer University
      2,689 degrees awarded
    2. Middle Georgia State University
      1,491 degrees awarded
    3. Wesleyan College
      150 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Mercer University with 2,689 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 1,463 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Bibb County, GA, which is 0.498 times less than the 2,936 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,061 degrees mean that there were 1.5 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 1,373 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Universities

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($28,858) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 4-year or above ($862) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Public, 4-year or above ($1,240) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

    The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Bibb County, GA was $174,500 in 2024, which is 0.524 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $165,800 to $174,500, a 5.25% increase. The homeownership rate in Bibb County, GA is 51.4%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Bibb County, GA have an average commute time of 22.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Bibb County, GA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    In 2025, 19.6% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Bibb County, GA. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 0.626%.

    Housing

    Property

    $174,500
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$7,468
    $30,802
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$1,360

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Bibb County, GA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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    Rent vs Own

    51.4%
    Homeownership
    2024
    63.9%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 51.4% of the housing units in Bibb County, GA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 51.5%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Bibb County, GA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $51,234
    Median Household Income
    ± $2,220
    59.9k
    Number of Households
    ± 2,105

    In 2024, the median household income of the 59.9k households in Bibb County, GA grew to $51,234 from the previous year's value of $50,747.

    The following chart displays the households in Bibb County, GA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Bibb County, GA is from Georgia.
    0.471
    2024 Wage GINI in Georgia
    0.471
    2023 Wage GINI in Georgia

    In 2024, the income inequality in Georgia was 0.471 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.104% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Georgia was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Georgia in comparison to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (76.2%)
    2. Carpooled (9.52%)
    3. Worked At Home (9.47%)

    In 2024, 76.2% of workers in Bibb County, GA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.52%) and those who worked at home (9.47%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    22.2 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Bibb County, GA have a shorter commute time (22.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.51% of the workforce in Bibb County, GA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Bibb County, GA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Bibb County, GA have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 19.6% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Bibb County, GA. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 0.626%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    24.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Bibb County, GA (37.2k out of 150k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 6 - 11.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Bibb County, GA is Black, followed by White and Two Or More.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 32% of the children was living in poverty in Bibb County, GA. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 9.4%.

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    Security

    Crimes & Accidents

    Indicator

    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 501 in Bibb County, GA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 65.6% per 100,000 population.

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