Macon-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 Macon-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 Macon-Bibb County, GA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Macon-Bibb County, GA are Mercer University (2,778 degrees awarded in 2023), Middle Georgia State University (1,459 degrees), and Wesleyan College (131 degrees).

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

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

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Population & Diversity

Macon-Bibb County, GA is home to a population of 157k people, from which 97.8% are citizens. As of 2024, 3.79% of Macon-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 Macon-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 Macon-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 Macon-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 Macon-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 Macon-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 Macon-Bibb County, GA are hispanic (7.37k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Macon-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
    229,616 ± 11,639 people
  2. India
    106,959 ± 7,990 people
  3. Jamaica
    51,506 ± 5,559 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Georgia was Mexico, the natal country of 229,616 Georgia residents, followed by India with 106,959 and Jamaica with 51,506.

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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 Macon-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 Macon-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

Macon-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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Economy

The economy of Macon-Bibb County, GA employs 63.5k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Macon-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 Macon-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 Macon-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 Macon-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 Macon-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 Macon-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 Macon-Bibb County, GA, though some of these residents may live in Macon-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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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 14 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.

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Education

In 2023, universities in Macon-Bibb County, GA awarded 4,446 degrees. The student population of Macon-Bibb County, GA in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 6,744 male students and 11,278 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Macon-Bibb County, GA are White (2,191 and 50.9%), Black or African American (1,342 and 31.2%), Asian (274 and 6.36%), and Hispanic or Latino (264 and 6.13%).

The largest universities in Macon-Bibb County, GA by number of degrees awarded are Mercer University (2,778 and 62.5%), Middle Georgia State University (1,459 and 32.8%), and Wesleyan College (131 and 2.95%).

The most popular majors in Macon-Bibb County, GA are General Business Administration & Management (464 and 10.4%), Registered Nursing (421 and 9.47%), and General Psychology (221 and 4.97%).

The median tuition costs in Macon-Bibb County, GA are $29,765 for private four year colleges, and $3,600 and $13,200 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2023 in Macon-Bibb County, GA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 74%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 20.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 18,022 (37.4% men and 62.6% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 18,022 students enrolled in Macon-Bibb County, GA, 37.4% men and 62.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 8,178 records, of which 57.1% were women and 42.9% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

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

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Macon-Bibb County, GA was Registered Nursing with 368 degrees awarded.

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

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. Mercer University
    2,778 degrees awarded
  2. Middle Georgia State University
    1,459 degrees awarded
  3. Wesleyan College
    131 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Mercer University with 2,778 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 1,578 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Macon-Bibb County, GA, which is 0.55 times less than the 2,868 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,191 degrees mean that there were 1.63 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 1,342 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 ($29,765) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($832) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,390) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Macon-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 Macon-Bibb County, GA is 51.4%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

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

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 Macon-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 Macon-Bibb County, GA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 51.5%.

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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 Macon-Bibb County, GA grew to $51,234 from the previous year's value of $50,747.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Macon-Bibb County, GA is from Georgia.
0.471
2023 Wage GINI in Georgia
0.474
2022 Wage GINI in Georgia

In 2023, the income inequality in Georgia was 0.471 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.558% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Georgia was lower than than the national average of 0.476. 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 Macon-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 Macon-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 Macon-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 Macon-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 Macon-Bibb County, GA have 2 cars.

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

24.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Macon-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 Macon-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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Health

86.4% of the population of Macon-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 Georgia see 1,517 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,517 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1856 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 525 patients per year.

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

Coverage

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.

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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 Macon-Bibb County, GA declined by 0.0793% from 13.6% to 13.6%.

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