Demographics & People — Macon-Bibb County, Georgia
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 156,543 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~156,600 |
| Median Age | 36.8 |
| Total Households | 59,681 |
| Family Households | 35,907 |
| Average Household Size | 2.52 |
| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 56,414 |
| Black or African American | 85,362 |
| Asian | 3,481 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6,967 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 64,081 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 54,056 |
| American | 12,310 |
| English | 10,343 |
| Irish | 6,314 |
| German | 5,870 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 5,853 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 3,119 |
| Scottish | 2,216 |
| Subsaharan African | 2,207 |
Language
| English Only | 137,854 |
| Spanish | 4,477 |
| Population 5+ | 146,441 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 8,861 |
| Population 18+ | 118,352 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 22.2 minutes |
| Work from Home | 9.5% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Macon-Bibb County, Georgia.