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The Macon-Bibb County had a population of 156,578 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Macon-Bibb County ranks in the upper quartile for Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Georgia. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for Macon-Bibb County is located at latitude 32.8065 and longitude -83.6974 in Bibb County. The formal boundaries for the Macon-Bibb County encompass a land area of 249.27 sq. miles and a water area of 5.59 sq. miles.
The Macon-Bibb County has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of ""
Georgia is one of 20 states where Census County Divisions (CCDs) are used for statistical tracking of subdivisions within each county. The Macon-Bibb County is located within Macon West Division of Bibb County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 156,578 (100%) |
| Population Density | 628 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 58 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $51,234 |
| Per Capita Income | $31,699 |
| Median Home Value | $174,500 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 71,962 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 30,802 (42.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 29,119 (40.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 12,041 (16.7%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 59,921 |
| Average Household Size | 2.51 |
| Family Households | 35,628 (59.5%) |
The table below compares Macon-Bibb County to the other 675 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Georgia by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 4 | 100th |
| Population Density | # 305 | 55th |
| Median Household Income | # 404 | 40th |
| Per Capita Income | # 253 | 63rd |
| Diversity Index | # 163 | 76th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Georgia Census Data Comparison Tool.
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