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Population Review

Census ACS · #205 MSA

Macon Metro Area

The Macon-Bibb County, Ga Metropolitan Statistical Area has 234,040 residents. The median household income is $58,127 and the median home value is $172,300.

234,040

Population

136

People / sq mi

$58,127

Median Income

$172,300

Median Home Value

The Macon CBSA covers 1,724 sq mi of land at 135.8 people per square mile.

Race & Ethnicity

White47.5%
Black or African American44.7%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.1%

Economy & Income

$58,127

Median Household Income

$33,136

Per Capita Income

15.3%

Poverty Rate

3.6%

Unemployment

Cost of Living

The Macon metro's price level is 88.5 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 11.5% lower the US average. The local median income of $58,127 has the buying power of $65,659 in average-priced US metros.

88.5

Price Level (US = 100)

$65,659

COL-Adjusted Median Income

$58,127

Nominal Median Income

Housing

$172,300

Median Home Value

$1,003

Median Rent

62.3%

Homeownership

Education

87.8%

High School+

24.2%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.6%

Drive Alone

8.0%

Work From Home

24.6 min

Avg Commute

20.8%

Foreign Born

Macon spans this state

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Macon-Bibb County, Ga Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 234,040 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #205 largest CBSA in the US.

The median household income in the Macon metro area is $58,127, with a per capita income of $33,136.

The Macon-Bibb County, Ga CBSA spans the state of Georgia.

Data for the Macon-Bibb County, Ga CBSA (31420) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.