Bibb County, Georgia

Bibb County, Georgia
County
Location in the state of Georgia
Coordinates:
Country	United States
State	Georgia
Founded	December 9, 1822
County seat	Macon
Area
• Total	255 sq mi (660 km2)
• Land	250 sq mi (600 km2)
• Water	5 sq mi (10 km2)
Population  (2020)
• Total	157,346
• Density	620/sq mi (240/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (Eastern)

Bibb County is a county located in the central part of the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2020 census, the population was 157,346. The county seat is Macon, which is also the largest city in the county. Bibb County is part of the Macon, Georgia metropolitan area.

History

Bibb County was created on December 9, 1822, from portions of Jones, Monroe, Twiggs, and Houston counties. It was named after Dr. William Wyatt Bibb, a physician and the first elected governor of the state of Alabama.

The county has a rich history, with Macon serving as a significant cultural and economic hub in the region. During the American Civil War, Macon was a Confederate arsenal and supply depot.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 255 square miles (660 km²), of which 250 square miles (650 km²) is land and 5.0 square miles (13 km²) (2.0%) is water.

Adjacent counties

• Jones County - north
• Twiggs County - east
• Houston County - south
• Crawford County - west
• Monroe County - northwest

Demographics

As of the 2020 United States Census, there were 157,346 people, 60,295 households, and 37,000 families residing in the county. The population density was 629 people per square mile (243/km²).

The racial makeup of the county was 54.1% African American, 39.1% White, 1.6% Asian, 0.3% Native American, and 2.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.4% of the population.

Economy

Bibb County's economy is diverse, with significant contributions from healthcare, education, manufacturing, and retail sectors. The presence of Mercer University and other educational institutions also plays a vital role in the local economy.

Education

Bibb County is served by the Bibb County School District, which operates numerous elementary, middle, and high schools. Higher education institutions include Mercer University, Middle Georgia State University, and Central Georgia Technical College.

Transportation

Bibb County is well-connected by several major highways, including Interstate 75, Interstate 16, and U.S. Route 41. The Macon Downtown Airport and Middle Georgia Regional Airport provide air services to the region.

Notable People

• Little Richard, influential musician and singer, was born in Macon.
• Otis Redding, legendary soul singer, was also from Macon.

See also

• List of counties in Georgia
• Macon, Georgia

External links

• Official Bibb County Website
• Macon-Bibb County Government