Income & Economy in Macon-Bibb County, GA
Household income, poverty rates, employment, and economic data — 2023 ACS Data
Income Overview
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$50,747
-31% vs national
Per Capita Income
$31,306
-16% vs national
Poverty Rate
24.8%
+83% vs national
Gini Index
0.5186
0 = perfect equality
Unemployment
7.5%
+44% vs national
SNAP Recipients
22.1%
of households
How Macon-Bibb County Compares
Source: Census ACS (2023)Macon-Bibb County vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS (2023)Compared to cities with 100,000 - 250,000 residents. Macon-Bibb County is highlighted.
Median Household Income
Per Capita Income
Poverty Rate
Unemployment Rate
Where Do You Stack Up?
Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Macon-Bibb County. The median household income here is $50,747.
Income Distribution
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Employment Snapshot
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
7.5%
+44% vs GA avg
Labor Force
69,970
Employed
64,344
Mean Commute
20 min
How People Get to Work
Source: Census ACS (2023)Employment by Sector
Source: Census ACS (2023)Education & Workforce
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's Degree+
17.2%
of adults 25+
High School Diploma+
37.7%
of adults 25+
Median Age
36.6
Work from Home
8.7%
of workers
The median household income in Macon-Bibb County, GA is $50,747, which is 30.7% below the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $31,306. The poverty rate of 24.8% is higher than the GA state average of 18.4%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.5186, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 7.5%, compared to the state average of 5.2%. 17.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The average commute time is 20 minutes, with 8.7% working from home.