Bibb County, Georgia: commercial real estate data.
Bibb County, Georgia had an estimated 157,056 residents on July 1, 2024, down 0.2 percent since the 2020 census base of 157,345, across 250 square miles. County output reached $11.08 bn in 2024, 4,147 establishments operate here, and the SBA record carries 116 7(a) approvals worth $105.9 m since FY2020.
Underlined figures are computed by MMCG Analytics, not published by the agency.
Bibb County
How many people live in Bibb County
- Population, American Community Survey 2020-2024156,578
- Households59,921
- Average household size2.61
- Median household income$51,234
- Median age36.8
- Median gross rent$1,066 per month
- Median owner-occupied home value$174,500
- Home value to household income3.4 times
- Annual rent as a share of median income25.0 percent
- Adults 25 and over with a bachelor degree or higher26.3 percent
- Adults 25 and over with a graduate degree12.9 percent
- Adults 25 and over103,509
- Population under 1838,203
- Share under 1824.4 percent
- Population 65 and over25,755
- Share 65 and over16.4 percent
- Working age population, 18 to 6492,620
- Civilian labor force69,087
- Unemployment rate8.1 percent
- Labor force participation, adults 18 and over58.4 percent
- Rank by population among Georgia counties16th of 159
- Rank by population among US county-equivalents, Puerto Rico included444th of 3,222
Bibb County is the 16th largest of 159 Georgia counties by population. A median home costs 3.4 times median household income, which is moderately unaffordable by national standards. Residents under 18 outnumber those 65 and over, at 24.4 percent against 16.4 percent, a household formation profile rather than a retirement one.
US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
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Is Bibb County's population growing?
- Population, July 1, 2024157,056
- Census 2020 base population157,345
- Population change since the 2020 census base-0.18 percent
- Population change, 2023 to 2024380
- Births, 20242,095
- Deaths, 20241,969
- Natural change, 2024126
- Net domestic migration, 2024-129
- Net international migration, 2024376
- Total net migration, 2024247
- Cumulative net domestic migration, 2021 to 2024-471
- Rank by growth among US county-equivalents1907th of 3,144
The county has lost 0.18 percent of its population since the 2020 census base. The population grew in 2024 from both sources: births exceeded deaths and more people moved in than left.
US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024, Vintage 2024, estimates 2020 to 2024.
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Where are people moving to Bibb County from?
- Tax returns filed by households arriving4,431
- People arriving, from those returns8,015
- Tax returns filed by households leaving4,334
- Net household movement97
- Adjusted gross income arriving$213.5 m
- Net adjusted gross income movement$-58.8 m
- Average income of an arriving household$48,193
- Average income of a leaving household$62,839
- Largest single originHouston County (550 households)
- Largest single destinationHouston County (743 households)
| Origin | Households | People | Adjusted gross income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston County | 550 | 1,019 | $20.9 m |
| Jones County | 275 | 507 | $11.5 m |
| Monroe County | 191 | 354 | $18.7 m |
| Fulton County | 139 | 228 | $9.9 m |
| DeKalb County | 137 | 242 | $5.9 m |
| Henry County | 137 | 251 | $5.6 m |
| Peach County | 101 | 207 | $4.5 m |
| Gwinnett County | 98 | 187 | $4.5 m |
Households arriving report $14,646 less average income than households leaving, which drains spending power even where headcount holds up. The largest single source of arrivals is Houston County, which is the catchment a retail or multifamily study should look at first.
US Internal Revenue Service, Statistics of Income county migration flows, 2021 to 2022 filing years.
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What is the Bibb County economy?
- County GDP, 2024$11.08 bn
- County GDP, 2023$10.73 bn
- GDP change, 2023 to 20243.3 percent
- GDP change over five years28.2 percent
- Rank by GDP among the Georgia areas BEA publishes13th of 159
- Rank by GDP among the US county areas BEA publishes409th of 3,127
- GDP per resident$70,756
Output grew 3.3 percent in the latest year and 28.2 percent over five, which is the trend line a lender will read behind any single year figure.
US Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional, table CAGDP2, CAGDP2, through 2024.
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Employment by industry in Bibb County
- Covered employment, annual average78,539
- Establishments reporting4,790
- Average annual pay$55,370
- Average weekly wage$1,065
- Health care and social assistance, employment16,208
- Health care and social assistance, average annual pay$65,565
- Retail trade, employment10,384
- Retail trade, average annual pay$38,006
- Accommodation and food services, employment8,199
- Accommodation and food services, average annual pay$22,073
- Manufacturing, employment6,684
- Manufacturing, average annual pay$68,256
- Finance and insurance, employment4,911
- Administrative and support and waste management services, employment3,893
| Sector | Employment | Establishments | Average annual pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 16,208 | 676 | $65,565 |
| Retail trade | 10,384 | 758 | $38,006 |
| Accommodation and food services | 8,199 | 487 | $22,073 |
| Manufacturing | 6,684 | 139 | $68,256 |
| Finance and insurance | 4,911 | 279 | $75,179 |
| Administrative and support and waste management services | 3,893 | 281 | $43,298 |
| Educational services | 2,826 | 44 | $49,161 |
| Construction | 2,400 | 249 | $73,725 |
Health care and social assistance is the largest private sector at 16,208 jobs, 20.6 percent of covered employment.
US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024 annual averages.
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How many businesses are in Bibb County?
- Establishments, all industries4,147
- Employment at those establishments77,509
- Annual payroll$3.90 bn
- Establishments per 1,000 residents26.5
These are counts of establishments physically operating in the county, not listings, so they are the supply side a feasibility study measures demand against. County Business Patterns counts private establishments with paid employees in March 2023, while the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages above counts every unemployment-insured employer, public ones included, as a 2024 annual average, so the two establishment and employment counts differ.
US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
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Building permits in Bibb County
- Housing units authorized by permit, 2024154
- Declared construction value permitted$27.1 m
- Single family units authorized154
- Multifamily units authorized0
- Multifamily share of units0.0 percent
- Average declared value per unit$175,685
- Units authorized per 1,000 households2.6
Single-family homes are 100.0 percent of units authorized, so the pipeline is predominantly single-family.
US Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, 2024 annual.
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SBA loans in Bibb County (7(a) and 504)
- 7(a) approvals recorded116
- 7(a) gross approval dollars$105.9 m
- Average 7(a) approval$913,230
- Median 7(a) approval$380,600
- 10th percentile approval$45,000
- 90th percentile approval$2,632,600
- Largest single approval$5,000,000
- Jobs reported supported, 7(a)1,189
- Jobs per approval10.3
- Distinct 7(a) lenders active50
- Distinct industries receiving approvals68
- Median 7(a) term120 months
- Share of loans on real estate terms, 240 months or longer26.7 percent
- Loans on real estate terms31
- Loans on working capital terms, 120 months or shorter72
- Franchise loans35
- Franchise share of approvals30.2 percent
- Leading industry by approval countHotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (12)
- Most active lenderMetro City Bank (14)
- 504 approvals recorded59
- 504 gross approval dollars$54.7 m
- Average 504 approval$926,288
- Median 504 approval$607,000
- Distinct CDCs active8
- 504 jobs per approval12.5
- 504 jobs per million dollars approved13.5
- Most active CDCCapital Partners Certified Development Company (31)
- Combined SBA approval dollars, 7(a) FY2020 to FY2026 and 504 FY2010 to FY2026$160.6 m
The average approval of $913,230 sits well above the median of $380,600, pulled up by a few larger deals, so the median is the better guide to what a typical borrower here gets. Only 26.7 percent of approvals run on real estate terms, so SBA credit here is mostly working capital and equipment rather than property acquisition.
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30. US Small Business Administration, 504 FOIA release, FY2010 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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SBA loan default and charge-off rates in Bibb County
Do SBA loans in Bibb County get paid back?
- Loans with a final outcome recorded23
- Paid in full20
- Charged off3
- Status: Paid in full20
- Status: Exempt from disclosure75
- Status: Charged off3
- Status: Cancelled15
- Status: Committed, not yet disbursed3
Only 23 loans have reached a final outcome, fewer than the 30 a charge-off rate needs, so no rate is published.
Compare against the national and state SBA charge-off rates, computed the same way over resolved loans only.
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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SBA lending by place in Bibb County
- Borrower cities with recorded lending3
- Macon, approvals110
- Lizella, approvals5
- Warner Robins, approvals1
| Borrower city | Approvals | Gross approval dollars |
|---|---|---|
| Macon | 110 | $103,436,900 |
| Lizella | 5 | $2,477,800 |
| Warner Robins | 1 | $20,000 |
Macon accounts for 110 approvals against 5 in Lizella. County level figures average over that gap, which is why a site decision is made at the submarket rather than the county.
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
Bibb County
How large is Bibb County?
- Land area250 sq mi
- Rank by land area among Georgia counties118th of 159
- Width, east to west22.6 mi
- Height, north to south19.9 mi
- Geographies sharing a boundary5
- Residents per square mile of land626
- Establishments per square mile16.59
US Census Bureau county boundary geometry, TIGER, adjacency computed from shared boundary vertices, TIGER county boundaries. US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year. US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
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Flood risk in Bibb County
- Participation of the county's own NFIP community Bibb County, unincorporated areasParticipating, community 130500
- Communities in the county in the NFIP Community Status Book3
- Of those, participating in the NFIP3
- NFIP participation rate100.0 percent
- Communities carrying a CRS class0
- Radon levels in Bibb County, EPA zone predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/LZone 3
The county's own community in the status book, unincorporated Bibb County (community 130500), participates in the National Flood Insurance Program and carries no Community Rating System class, so no CRS premium discount applies there. The EPA places Bibb County in radon zone 3, a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L. The zone is a screening prediction for the county and does not substitute for a test at an address. 100.0 percent of the county's listed communities participate in the National Flood Insurance Program, per Federal Emergency Management Agency, NFIP Community Status Book (OpenFEMA), as of 2026-09-26.
Federal Emergency Management Agency, NFIP Community Status Book (OpenFEMA), as of 2026-09-26. US EPA, Map of Radon Zones, county spreadsheet, 2024-05 publication, EPA 402/A-16/001.
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- Population, American Community Survey 2020-2024156,578
- Households59,921
- Average household size2.61
- Median household income$51,234
- Median age36.8
Common questions
Bibb County questions, answered from the record.
How many people live in Bibb County, Georgia?
The Census Bureau estimates 157,056 residents on July 1, 2024 (US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024). The American Community Survey 2020-2024 five-year estimate is 156,578, in 59,921 households, ranking 16th of 159 Georgia counties. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
Is Bibb County's population growing?
The population has fallen 0.18 percent since the 2020 census base of 157,345, to 157,056 on July 1, 2024. In 2024 there were 2,095 births against 1,969 deaths, with net migration of 247. Source: US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024, Vintage 2024, estimates 2020 to 2024.
What is the median household income in Bibb County?
$51,234. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $174,500, which is 3.4 times income, and median gross rent is $1,066 per month. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
How many businesses are in Bibb County?
4,147 establishments, employing 77,509 people with an annual payroll of $3.90 bn. These are establishments physically operating in the county, not listings. Source: US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
What is employment by industry in Bibb County?
Health care and social assistance is the largest private sector at 16,208 jobs, 20.6 percent of covered employment. Covered employment averages 78,539 jobs at an average annual pay of $55,370, or $1,065 a week. Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024 annual averages.
How much SBA lending happens in Bibb County?
116 7(a) approvals totaling $105.9 m since FY2020, across 50 lenders, with a median approval of $380,600, plus 59 504 approvals worth $54.7 m since FY2010. These are approvals recorded in the release, not loans disbursed.
How many building permits were issued in Bibb County?
154 housing units were authorized by permit in 2024, with a declared construction value of $27.1 m. Multifamily was 0.0 percent of units. Source: US Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, 2024 annual.
What is the radon zone for Bibb County?
Zone 3, a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L. Source: US EPA, Map of Radon Zones, county spreadsheet, 2024-05 publication, EPA 402/A-16/001.
Where do people moving to Bibb County come from?
The largest single origin is Houston County, with 550 households. Arriving households report an average income of $48,193 against $62,839 for those leaving. Source: US Internal Revenue Service, Statistics of Income county migration flows, 2021 to 2022 filing years.
Are traffic counts available for Bibb County on this page?
No. Annual average daily traffic resolves in the platform rather than in this dataset, so no AADT figure is printed here. It is a gap we know about rather than a figure we estimated.
Is zoning published for Bibb County?
No. Nothing on this page presents parcel level zoning, and where a statutory framework applies it is marked as the statewide frame, to be confirmed locally.
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