Macon-Bibb County, GA

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2023 Population

234,040

0.303% 1-year growth

US Senator

Jon Ossoff

Democratic Party

US Senator

Raphael Warnock

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

38.6

0.26% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

20.8%

3.51% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$58,127

6.27% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$172,300

7.62% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

99,089

0.55% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Macon-Bibb County, GA had a population of 234k people with a median age of 38.6 and a median household income of $58,127. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Macon-Bibb County, GA grew from 233,334 to 234,040, a 0.303% increase and its median household income grew from $54,700 to $58,127, a 6.27% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Macon-Bibb County, GA are White (Non-Hispanic) (46.4%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (44.5%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.8%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.67%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.43%).

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.

98.5% of the residents in Macon-Bibb County, GA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Macon-Bibb County, GA are Mercer University (2,845 degrees awarded in 2022), Middle Georgia State University (1,573 degrees), and Wesleyan College (169 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Macon-Bibb County, GA was $172,300, and the homeownership rate was 62.3%.

Most people in Macon-Bibb County, GA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Macon-Bibb County, GA was 2 cars per household.

Macon-Bibb County, GA borders Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA, Dublin, GA, Milledgeville, GA, Thomaston, GA, and Warner Robins, GA.

United States Georgia

Population & Diversity

Macon-Bibb County, GA is home to a population of 234k people, from which 98.5% are citizens. As of 2023, 2.93% of Macon-Bibb County, GA residents were born outside of the country (6.86k people).

In 2023, there were 1.04 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (109k people) in Macon-Bibb County, GA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 104k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 6.55k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.5%

2023 Citizenship

99%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 98.5% of Macon-Bibb County, GA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Macon-Bibb County, GA was 99%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Macon-Bibb County, GA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Macon-Bibb County, GA

White (Non-Hispanic)
109k ± 557
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
104k ± 1.15k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
6.55k ± 1.02k

3.78%

Hispanic Population

8.85k people

3.78% of the people in Macon-Bibb County, GA are hispanic (8.85k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Macon-Bibb County, GA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Georgia.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
222,301 ± 11,455 people
India
103,637 ± 7,865 people
Jamaica
49,864 ± 5,470 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Georgia was Mexico, the natal country of 222,301 Georgia residents, followed by India with 103,637 and Jamaica with 49,864.

Foreign-Born Population

2.93%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

6.86k people

2.52%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

5.88k people

As of 2023, 2.93% of Macon-Bibb County, GA residents (6.86k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Macon-Bibb County, GA was 2.52%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
4,545 ± 492
Gulf War (2001-)
2,905 ± 491
Gulf War (1990s)
1,902 ± 404

Macon-Bibb County, GA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.56 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Macon-Bibb County, GA employs 99.1k people. The largest industries in Macon-Bibb County, GA are Health Care & Social Assistance (15,448 people), Retail Trade (11,380 people), and Educational Services (9,289 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($66,176), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($66,029), and Utilities ($60,791).

Males in Georgia have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $58,988. The income inequality in Georgia (measured using the Gini index) is 0.474, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

99.1k

2023 Value

± 2,762

0.55%

1 Year growth

± 3.95%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Macon-Bibb County, GA grew at a rate of 0.55%, from 98.5k employees to 99.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Macon-Bibb County, GA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (12,605 people), Sales & Related Occupations (10,978 people), and Management Occupations (8,148 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Macon-Bibb County, 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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

99.1k

2023 Value

± 2,762

0.55%

1 Year growth

± 3.95%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Macon-Bibb County, GA grew at a rate of 0.55%, from 98.5k employees to 99.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Macon-Bibb County, GA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (15,448 people), Retail Trade (11,380 people), and Educational Services (9,289 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.

Median Earnings by Industry

$45,081

Median earning men ± $2,056

$36,050

Median earning women ± $976

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($66,176), Public Administration ($61,336), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($59,728).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($64,750), Information ($58,719), and Wholesale Trade ($48,938).

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.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

470
Retail Trade
340
Other Services (except Public Administration)
335
Health Care and Social Assistance

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$975k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$580k
Finance and Insurance
$510k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

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

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (50.7%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (48.5%)
Democratic Party
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.

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 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 2022, universities in Macon-Bibb County, GA awarded 4,817 degrees. The student population of Macon-Bibb County, GA in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 6,453 male students and 11,187 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Macon-Bibb County, GA are White (2,287 and 49%), followed by Black or African American (1,551 and 33.2%), Asian (298 and 6.38%), and Hispanic or Latino (281 and 6.01%).

The largest universities in Macon-Bibb County, GA by number of degrees awarded are Mercer University (2,845 and 59.1%), Middle Georgia State University (1,573 and 32.7%), and Wesleyan College (169 and 3.51%).

The most popular majors in Macon-Bibb County, GA are Registered Nursing (485 and 10.1%), General Business Administration & Management (471 and 9.78%), and Elementary Education & Teaching (266 and 5.52%).

The median tuition costs in Macon-Bibb County, GA are $28,234 for private four year colleges, and $3,144 and $11,616 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Macon-Bibb County, GA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 80.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 23.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 17,640 (36.6% men and 63.4% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 17,640 students enrolled in Macon-Bibb County, GA, 36.6% men and 63.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 8,326 records, of which 58% were women and 42% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
405 degrees awarded
General Psychology
210 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
192 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Macon-Bibb County, GA was Registered Nursing with 405 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.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Mercer University
2,845 degrees awarded
Middle Georgia State University
1,573 degrees awarded
Wesleyan College
169 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Mercer University with 2,845 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 1,660 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Macon-Bibb County, GA, which is 0.526 times less than the 3,157 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,287 degrees mean that there were 1.47 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 1,551 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 ($28,234) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($1,397) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,293) 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

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Measure

In 2022, 1.08% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.03% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (2.33M), Some college (1.78M), and Bachelors Degree (1.56M).

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 Macon-Bibb County, GA was $172,300 in 2023, which is 0.568 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $160,100 to $172,300, a 7.62% increase. The homeownership rate in Macon-Bibb County, GA is 62.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Macon-Bibb County, GA have an average commute time of 24.6 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.

Median household income in Macon-Bibb County, GA is $58,127. In 2023, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Macon-Bibb County, GA was Forsyth County, GA with a value of $138,000, followed by Oconee County, GA and Fayette County, GA, with respective values of $115,925 and $108,986.

Housing

Property

$172,300

Median Property Value 2023

±$4,998

$54,868

Median Property Taxes

±$1,780

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 < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Macon-Bibb County, GA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

62.3%

Homeownership

2023

64.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 62.3% of the housing units in Macon-Bibb County, GA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 62.5%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2023, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Macon-Bibb County, GA was Forsyth County, GA with a value of $138,000, followed by Oconee County, GA and Fayette County, GA, with respective values of $115,925 and $108,986.

The following map shows all of the counties in Macon-Bibb County, 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.

$58,127

Median Household Income

± $1,973

88.1k

Number of Households

± 2,401

In 2023, the median household income of the 88.1k households in Macon-Bibb County, GA grew to $58,127 from the previous year's value of $54,700.

The following chart displays the households in Macon-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 < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Macon-Bibb County, GA is from Georgia.

0.474

2022 Wage GINI in Georgia

0.475

2021 Wage GINI in Georgia

In 2022, the income inequality in Georgia was 0.474 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.224% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Georgia was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Georgia in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Georgia across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (79.8%)
Carpooled (8.57%)
Worked At Home (8.05%)

In 2023, 79.8% of workers in Macon-Bibb County, GA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.57%) and those who worked at home (8.05%).

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

24.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Macon-Bibb County, GA have a shorter commute time (24.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.27% of the workforce in Macon-Bibb County, GA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

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.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

20.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Macon-Bibb County, GA (47.1k out of 226k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. 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 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

87.6% of the population of Macon-Bibb County, GA has health coverage, with 40.5% on employee plans, 20.7% on Medicaid, 11.7% on Medicare, 12.8% on non-group plans, and 1.84% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Georgia see 1491 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.067% decrease from the previous year (1492 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1882 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 596 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,491 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Georgia

Primary care physicians in Georgia see an average of 1,491 patients per year. This represents a 0.067% decrease from the previous year (1,492 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Georgia in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.2% under 18 years, 20.8% between 18 and 34 years, 37.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 17% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.4% were men and 53.6% were women.

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

Uninsured People

12.4%

Uninsured

40.5%

Employer Coverage

20.7%

Medicaid

11.7%

Medicare

12.8%

Non-Group

1.84%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Macon-Bibb County, GA declined by 4.71% from 13% to 12.4%.

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

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