Bibb CountyMacon City PUMA, GA

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2021 Population

156,390

2.37% 1-year growth

US Senator

Jon Ossoff

Democratic Party

US Senator

Raphael Warnock

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

36.2

0.549% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

25.3%

0.917% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$43,800

6.11% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$131,100

4.8% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

62,902

2.63% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Bibb CountyMacon City PUMA, GA had a population of 156k people with a median age of 36.2 and a median household income of $43,800. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Bibb CountyMacon City PUMA, GA grew from 152,770 to 156,390, a 2.37% increase and its median household income grew from $41,279 to $43,800, a 6.11% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Bibb CountyMacon City PUMA, GA are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (54.3%), White (Non-Hispanic) (36.8%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.55%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.18%), and White (Hispanic) (1.52%).

5.15% of the households in Bibb CountyMacon City PUMA, 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.

98.8% of the residents in Bibb CountyMacon City PUMA, GA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Middle Georgia Regional Commission (Central)--Bibb County--Macon City PUMA, GA are Mercer University (2,772 degrees awarded in 2021), Middle Georgia State University (1,391 degrees), and Wesleyan College (196 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Bibb CountyMacon City PUMA, GA was $131,100, and the homeownership rate was 52.9%.

Most people in Bibb CountyMacon City PUMA, GA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Bibb CountyMacon City PUMA, GA was 2 cars per household.

Bibb CountyMacon City PUMA, GA borders Houston & Pulaski Counties PUMA, GA and Middle Georgia Regional Commission (North & Outside Bibb County) PUMA, GA.

United States Georgia

Population & Diversity

Bibb CountyMacon City PUMA, GA is home to a population of 156k people, from which 98.8% are citizens. As of 2021, 3% of Bibb CountyMacon City PUMA, GA residents were born outside of the country (4.69k people).

In 2021, there were 1.48 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (84.9k people) in Bibb CountyMacon City PUMA, GA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 57.5k White (Non-Hispanic) and 3.99k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Bibb CountyMacon City PUMA, GA are Spanish (3,650 households), Korean (732 households), and French (Incl. Cajun) (628 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

82,990

Women

53%

73,567

Men

47%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 156,557 inhabitants, with 47% men, and 53% women.

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Citizenship

98.8%

2021 Citizenship

98.6%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.8% of Bibb CountyMacon City PUMA, GA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Bibb CountyMacon City PUMA, GA was 98.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Bibb CountyMacon City PUMA, GA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Bibb CountyMacon City PUMA, GA

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
84.9k ± 951
White (Non-Hispanic)
57.5k ± 438
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
3.99k ± 891

3.55%

Hispanic Population

5.56k people

3.55% of the people in Bibb CountyMacon City PUMA, GA are hispanic (5.56k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Bibb CountyMacon City PUMA, GA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Korea
610 ± 605 people
India
554 ± 577 people
Mexico
487 ± 541 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Bibb CountyMacon City PUMA, GA was Korea, the natal country of 610 Bibb CountyMacon City PUMA, GA residents, followed by India with 554 and Mexico with 487.

Foreign-Born Population

2021 Foreign-Born Population

4.69k people

3.23%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

4.94k people

As of 2021, 3% of Bibb CountyMacon City PUMA, GA residents (4.69k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Bibb CountyMacon City PUMA, GA was 3.23%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Bibb CountyMacon City PUMA, GA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
3,650 households (2.5%)
Korean
732 households (0.501%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
628 households (0.43%)

5.15% of the households in Bibb CountyMacon City PUMA, GA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. 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.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Bibb CountyMacon City PUMA, GA was Spanish. 2.5% of the households in Bibb CountyMacon City PUMA, GA reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,163 ± 396
Gulf War (2001-)
1,717 ± 393
Gulf War (1990s)
1,264 ± 260

Bibb CountyMacon City PUMA, GA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.84 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Bibb CountyMacon City PUMA, GA employs 62.9k people. The largest industries in Bibb CountyMacon City PUMA, GA are Restaurants & Food Services (5,381 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,119 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,082 people), and the highest paying industries are Miscellaneous nonmetallic mineral product manufacturing ($138,779), Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($120,160), and Electronics stores ($118,993).

Males in Bibb CountyMacon City PUMA, GA have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,317. The income inequality in Bibb CountyMacon City PUMA, GA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.475, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

32,756

Women

53.4%

28,536

Men

46.6%

The workforce of Bibb CountyMacon City PUMA, GA in 2020 was 61,292 people, with 53.4% woman, and 46.6% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Bibb CountyMacon City PUMA, GA.

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Occupations

62.9k

2021 Value

2.63%

1 Year growth

± 2.63%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Bibb CountyMacon City PUMA, GA grew at a rate of 2.63%, from 61.3k employees to 62.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Bibb CountyMacon City PUMA, GA, are Cashiers (1,986 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,656 people), and Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (1,635 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Bibb CountyMacon City PUMA, GA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Georgia (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

62.9k

2021 Value

2.63%

1 Year growth

± 2.63%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Bibb CountyMacon City PUMA, GA grew at a rate of 2.63%, from 61.3k employees to 62.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Bibb CountyMacon City PUMA, GA, are Restaurants & Food Services (5,381 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,119 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,082 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Bibb CountyMacon City PUMA, GA, though some of these residents may live in Bibb CountyMacon City PUMA, GA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$37,559

Median earning men ± $1,874

$29,915

Median earning women ± $1,235

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($67,637), Information ($66,310), and Wholesale Trade ($60,536).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($81,382), Information ($50,242), and Public Administration ($48,116).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Georgia. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Georgia went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 49.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (49.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.24%).

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 14 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (49.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (49.2%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.24%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Georgia went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 49.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (49.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.24%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Georgia for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Georgia

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Jon Ossoff

Senator from Georgia

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 2020–21 United States Senate election in Georgia|runoff election.

Raphael Warnock

Senator from Georgia

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.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Georgia

Georgia is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Georgia have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Bibb CountyMacon City PUMA, GA awarded 4,612 degrees. The student population of Bibb CountyMacon City PUMA, GA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 6,585 male students and 11,487 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Bibb CountyMacon City PUMA, GA are White (2,228 and 50.1%), followed by Black or African American (1,471 and 33%), Asian (295 and 6.63%), and Hispanic or Latino (207 and 4.65%).

The largest universities in Bibb CountyMacon City PUMA, GA by number of degrees awarded are Mercer University (2,772 and 60.1%), Middle Georgia State University (1,391 and 30.2%), and Wesleyan College (196 and 4.25%).

The most popular majors in Middle Georgia Regional Commission (Central)--Bibb County--Macon City PUMA, GA are Registered Nursing (483 and 10.5%), General Business Administration & Management (327 and 7.09%), and Elementary Education & Teaching (215 and 4.66%).

The median tuition costs in Middle Georgia Regional Commission (Central)--Bibb County--Macon City PUMA, GA are $27,107 for private four year colleges, and $2,728 and $10,075 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Bibb CountyMacon City PUMA, GA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 79.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 24.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 18,072 (36.4% men and 63.6% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 18,072 students enrolled in Bibb CountyMacon City PUMA, GA, 36.4% men and 63.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 8,631 records, of which 58.8% were women and 41.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
428 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
188 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
166 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Middle Georgia Regional Commission (Central)--Bibb County--Macon City PUMA, GA was Registered Nursing with 428 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Middle Georgia Regional Commission (Central)--Bibb County--Macon City PUMA, GA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Mercer University
2,772 degrees awarded
Middle Georgia State University
1,391 degrees awarded
Wesleyan College
196 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Mercer University with 2,772 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,546 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Bibb CountyMacon City PUMA, GA, which is 0.504 times less than the 3,066 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,228 degrees mean that there were 1.51 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 1,471 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($27,107) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($1,397) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,275) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 1.38% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.05% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Bibb CountyMacon City PUMA, GA in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (36.1k), Some college (30.8k), and Secondary Education (20.7k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Bibb CountyMacon City PUMA, GA was $131,100 in 2021, which is 0.535 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $125,100 to $131,100, a 4.8% increase. The homeownership rate in Bibb CountyMacon City PUMA, GA is 52.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Bibb CountyMacon City PUMA, GA have an average commute time of 20.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Bibb CountyMacon City PUMA, GA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Bibb CountyMacon City PUMA, GA is $43,800. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Bibb CountyMacon City PUMA, GA was Fulton County (Northeast)Johns Creek City PUMA, GA with a value of $138,549, followed by Cobb County (Northeast) PUMA, GA and Forsyth County PUMA, GA, with respective values of $126,009 and $120,999.

Housing

Property

$131,100

Median Property Value 2021

±$3,890

$31,020

Median Property Taxes

±$1,308

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 CountyMacon City PUMA, GA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Bibb CountyMacon City PUMA, GA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

52.9%

Homeownership

2021

65.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 52.9% of the housing units in Bibb CountyMacon City PUMA, GA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 51.7%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Bibb CountyMacon City PUMA, GA was Fulton County (Northeast)Johns Creek City PUMA, GA with a value of $138,549, followed by Cobb County (Northeast) PUMA, GA and Forsyth County PUMA, GA, with respective values of $126,009 and $120,999.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Bibb CountyMacon City PUMA, GA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$43,800

Median Household Income

± $1,768

58.7k

Number of Households

± 1,879

In 2021, the median household income of the 58.7k households in Bibb CountyMacon City PUMA, GA grew to $43,800 from the previous year's value of $41,279.

The following chart displays the households in Bibb CountyMacon City PUMA, 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 < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

0.475

2021 Wage GINI in Bibb CountyMacon City PUMA, GA

0.482

2020 Wage GINI in Bibb CountyMacon City PUMA, GA

In 2021, the income inequality in Bibb CountyMacon City PUMA, GA was 0.475 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.41% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Bibb CountyMacon City PUMA, GA was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Bibb CountyMacon City PUMA, GA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Bibb CountyMacon City PUMA, GA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (81.5%)
Carpooled (8.49%)
Worked At Home (5.04%)

In 2021, 81.5% of workers in Bibb CountyMacon City PUMA, GA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.49%) and those who worked at home (5.04%).

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.

Commute Time

20.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Bibb CountyMacon City PUMA, GA have a shorter commute time (20.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.69% of the workforce in Bibb CountyMacon City PUMA, GA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Bibb CountyMacon City PUMA, GA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

25.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Bibb CountyMacon City PUMA, GA (37.9k out of 150k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. 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 CountyMacon City PUMA, GA is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

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.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

86.6% of the population of Bibb CountyMacon City PUMA, GA has health coverage, with 38.4% on employee plans, 23.3% on Medicaid, 10.5% on Medicare, 12.3% on non-group plans, and 2.14% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.4% under 18 years, 22.6% between 18 and 34 years, 35.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45.3% were men and 54.7% were women.

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

Uninsured People

13.4%

Uninsured

38.4%

Employer Coverage

23.3%

Medicaid

10.5%

Medicare

12.3%

Non-Group

2.14%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Bibb CountyMacon City PUMA, GA grew by 10.2% from 12.1% to 13.4%.

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