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Bibb County, GA

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Bibb County has a population of 156.6 thousand and a total area (land and water combined) of 254.9 square miles.

Total GDP for the county increased 19%, in the five years ending in 2022, to reach $9.9 billion.

Between 2000 and 2024 presidential elections, Bibb County voted for Democratic candidates every single time.

Bibb County comprises Macon-Bibb County, GA metropolitan area.

The largest city in the county is Macon.

Surrounding counties and county equivalents include: Crawford County, Houston County, Jones County, Monroe County, and Twiggs County.

Presidential Election

🔵 Democrat    🔴 Republican

Election Year
Candidates (Party)*
Votes (% Total)Landslide
Scale**
🔵🔴
2000
🔴George W. Bush
🔵Al Gore
50.22%48.36%+
2004
🔴George W. Bush
🔵John Kerry
50.83%48.72%+
2008
🔵Barack Obama
🔴John McCain
58.74%40.74%+
2012
🔵Barack Obama
🔴Mitt Romney
59.62%39.59%+
2016
🔴Donald Trump
🔵Hillary Clinton
58.77%38.41%++
2020
🔵Joe Biden
🔴Donald Trump
61.39%37.55%+
2024
🔴Donald Trump
🔵Kamala Harris
Notes:
*Presidential Tickets
2000 (R) George W. Bush & Dick Cheney; (D) Al Gore & Joe Lieberman
2004 (R) George W. Bush & Dick Cheney; (D)John Kerry & John Edwards
2008 (D) Barack Obama & Joe Biden; (R) John McCain & Sarah Palin
2012 (D) Barack Obama & Joe Biden; (R) Mitt Romney & Paul Ryan
2016 (R) Donald Trump & Mike Pence; (D) Hillary Clinton & Tim Kaine
2020 (D) Joe Biden & Kamala Harris; (R) Donald Trump & Mike Pence
2024 (R) Donald Trump & JD Vance; (D) Kamala Harris & Tim Waltz
**Landslide Scale (county)
+ Victory margin was less than 20 percent
++ Victory margin was between 20 to 49 percentage points of more votes
+++ Victory margin was more than half but below three quarters
++++ Victory margin was three quarters or more

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Economic Significance

Key IndustryAs %
County GDP
GDP
Growth*
County GDP1100%19%
Government
Enterprises
9%13%
Private Industries91%20%
Agriculture<1%0%
Mining<1%0%
Utilities1%0%
Construction3%19%
Manufacturing9%32%
– Durable5%37%
– Nondurable5%28%
Trade11%0%
– Wholesale4%0%
– Retail8%26%
Transportation3%0%
Information5%6%
Finance & Insurance15%21%
Real Estate10%7%
Professional &
Business Services
9%10%
Educational Services2%19%
Healthcare &
Social Services
16%16%
Arts, Recreation &
Entertainment
<1%49%
Accommodation &
Food Services
3%35%
Other Services22%18%
Notes:
*Growth rates are based on most recent five-year value available and are updated dynamically
1. All industry total.
2. Includes various repairs, maintenance, personal care, religious organizations, social and professional organizations etc.

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Local Vibrancy

Total*Vibrancy
Indicator
(1-100)**
🚙 Automobile Dealers3591
🪑 Furniture &
Home Furnishings
2887
📺 Electronics & Appliance1687
🛒 Grocery Stores9994
🍾 Beer, Wine & Liquor Stores3392
⚕️ Health & Personal Care7693
⛽ Gasoline Stations12097
👕 Clothing Stores7791
👠 Shoe Stores1987
🧳 Luggage, Leather Goods & Jewelry1281
🏸 Sporting Goods1182
📚 Book Stores & News Dealers362
🏬 Department Stores5796
💐 Florists366
🎁 Gift, Novelty & Souvenir Shops876
🐕 Pet & Pet Supplies 671
🍺 Bars & Taverns1484
🍽️ Full-service restaurants13493
🍔 Limited-service restaurants20794
🏠 Offices of Real Estate Agents & Brokers5085
🛏️ Traveler Accommodation7296
Notes:
* Total counts of establishments are places of business.
** Vibrancy score is based on comparisons of relevant establishments per square mile of land area among all counties and county equivalents in the United States; A score of 100 means the county is in the top one percentile.

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Wealth Indicators

Household Income by Distribution
As % County’s
Total Household Income
Average Household Income
Maximum Household Income
Top 5%119%$244,300 N/A
Top 20%48%$152,400 $158,800
Next highest 20%25%$81,100 $97,600
Middle 20%16%$49,700 $61,900
Second lowest 20%9%$27,100 $37,400
Bottom 20%3%Below $10,000$16,500
Notes:
1. Households with aggregate income above 95% of all households in the county
% Total
Households
Average Household
Income*
Wages & Salaries63%$70,500
Self-Employment9%$35,000
Investment Income113%$13,800
Social Security37%$18,900
Supplemental Security7%$10,900
Public Assistance1%Below $10,000
Retirement18%$29,100
Notes:
* Calculation based on households claim to have specific source of income; Households may have more than one source of income
1Includes interest, dividends, and net rental income

Under
25*
Age 25
to 49*
Age 50
to 64*
Age 65
& Older*
Below
$25K
2%9%8%9%
$25K
– $49K
1%8%7%7%
$50K
– $99K
1%10%8%7%
$100K
– $199K
<1%6%8%4%
$200K
& more
<1%1%3%2%
Notes:
* Age of heads of households

 

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Median Earnings by Worker Characteristics
Race/EthnicityMaleFemale
Non-Hispanic White$44,000 $31,800
African-American$23,700
Hispanic$45,000 $33,700
Asian
Level of Education MaleFemale
Below Highschool$38,000 $17,700
Highschool & GED$45,500 $29,100
Some College to
Associate’s
$43,900 $29,300
College/Bachelor’s
Degree
$74,100 $50,000
Graduate Degree$112,700 $59,100
OccupationMaleFemale
White-Collar1$68,500 $45,200
STEM2$57,400
Gray-Collar3$40,700 $33,600
Pink-Collar4Below $10,000
Sales5$48,200 $18,900
Blue-Collar6$42,400 $25,400
Notes:
1. Management, business, science, and arts occupations
2. Computer, engineering, and science occupations
3. Protective service occupations including firefighters and law enforcement
4. Personal care and service occupations
5. Sales and sales related
6.Production, transportation, and material moving occupations

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Climate Risks

Disaster CategoryNatural Hazard
Risk Rating
Annual Loss
Per Capita
Avalanche
Coastal Flooding
Cold Waves
Drought+
Earthquake+$
Hail+++$
Heat Waves+++$
Hurricane+$
Ice Storm+++$
Landslide++
Lightning++$
Riverine Flooding++$
Strong Wind++$
Tornado+++$
Tsunami
Volcanic Activity
Wildfires+
Winter Weather++$
Notes:
Locations with insufficient data or not rated are left blank.
+: Very low to Relatively low risk ratings
++: Relatively moderate
+++: Relatively high
++++: Very high
$: Expected per capita annual loss from the natural disaster is below $100
$$: $100-499
$$$: $500-999
$$$$: $1,000 and more

 

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