Population 22,130 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Bibb County
Household size in Bibb County
| Period | Bibb County | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.04 | 2.56 | 2.55 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.96 | 2.59 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.16 | 2.59 | 2.58 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.75 | 2.57 | 2.56 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.29 | +0.01 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Bibb County average 2.75 people, a bit above the national 2.65, so families with children are somewhat more common here. Household size has dropped from 3.04 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Few Alabama counties have larger households: only six of 67.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Bibb County
| Period | Bibb County | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.4 | 37.9 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.8 | 39.1 | 39.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.7 | 39.9 | 40.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.8 | 40.0 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.4 | +2.1 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Bibb County are younger than 40.8 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 38.4 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Residents skew youngest in the northeast and oldest in the southeast.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Bibb County
| Period | Bibb County | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.4% | 12.1% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.3% | 12.0% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.1% | 11.2% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.2% | 12.0% | 12.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in eight households in Bibb County (13.2%), a bit above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 1.2 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Bibb County
Renters in Bibb County
| Period | Bibb County | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.1% | 27.9% | 28.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.0% | 30.4% | 30.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.6% | 30.6% | 31.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 20.8% | 29.2% | 29.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.7 pts | +1.3 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Bibb County is largely a place of homeowners: only 20.8% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 60.2% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 3.7 points, in line with the national trend.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Bibb County
| Period | Bibb County | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.2% | 12.5% | 14.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.4% | 12.8% | 14.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 25.5% | 13.6% | 15.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.8% | 11.6% | 13.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 14.8% of the housing in Bibb County, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is down 1.4 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Bibb County
| Period | Bibb County | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1978 | 1979 | 1980 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1981 | 1981 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1985 | 1982 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1990 | 1984 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +12 | +5 | +6 | +6 |
Bibb County has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1990, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1978 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the south has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Bibb County
| Period | Bibb County | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $538 | $827 | $716 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $596 | $903 | $785 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $723 | $984 | $858 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $859 | $1,238 | $1,091 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$321 | +$412 | +$375 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Bibb County costs $859 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $321 a month since 2006–10, up 60%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 36.2% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the southeast and lowest in the center.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Bibb County
Bachelor's degrees in Bibb County
| Period | Bibb County | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.7% | 28.3% | 23.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.3% | 29.1% | 24.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 11.6% | 31.1% | 26.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.6% | 34.7% | 29.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | +6.4 pts | +5.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Bibb County: 11.6% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 2.0 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Only two of Alabama's 67 counties have a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Bibb County
| Period | Bibb County | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 73.2% | 85.7% | 82.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 80.5% | 86.8% | 84.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 80.0% | 88.9% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 84.5% | 90.5% | 88.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +11.3 pts | +4.9 pts | +6.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in seven adults in Bibb County never finished high school, more than nationally: 84.5% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 11.3 points, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Bibb County
| Period | Bibb County | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.0% | 8.0% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.4% | 9.2% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.0% | 5.9% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.1% | 4.4% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | +4.0 pts | −3.6 pts | −3.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Bibb County runs well above the national rate: 13.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Only one other Alabama county has higher unemployment. Unemployment has risen 4.0 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Bibb County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibb County | 2.75 | 40.8 | 13.2% | 20.8% | 14.8% | 1990 | $859 | 11.6% | 84.5% | 13.1% |
| Coosa County | 2.27 | 50.6 | 11.6% | 18.4% | 25.6% | 1986 | $660 | 13.5% | 83.6% | 5.0% |
| Noxubee County | 2.56 | 39.6 | 23.8% | 27.0% | 17.0% | 1983 | $765 | 10.9% | 75.9% | 8.4% |
| Winston County | 2.42 | 43.3 | 17.6% | 27.0% | 13.0% | 1980 | $862 | 21.2% | 84.9% | 6.7% |
| Troup County | 2.59 | 38.3 | 17.4% | 39.4% | 10.7% | 1983 | $1,093 | 23.6% | 88.8% | 5.6% |
| Attala County | 2.62 | 39.0 | 16.5% | 24.7% | 19.7% | 1981 | $831 | 19.4% | 89.3% | 5.6% |
| Meriwether County | 2.50 | 44.1 | 12.2% | 27.0% | 12.7% | 1982 | $930 | 14.2% | 84.1% | 8.0% |
| Pike County | 2.95 | 39.3 | 11.2% | 15.4% | 8.7% | 1993 | $982 | 21.5% | 90.2% | 3.6% |
| Upson County | 2.63 | 41.3 | 12.9% | 39.0% | 14.8% | 1976 | $870 | 15.8% | 85.9% | 3.9% |
| Holmes County | 2.61 | 37.6 | 22.4% | 39.0% | 16.3% | 1982 | $641 | 14.0% | 83.9% | 8.7% |
| Lamar County | 2.59 | 40.7 | 10.9% | 24.3% | 9.1% | 1987 | $839 | 19.5% | 89.6% | 3.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Bladen County, NC · Dukes County, MA · Holmes County, MS · Humboldt County, NV · Idaho County, ID · Inyo County, CA · Izard County, AR · Jackson County, AR · Jefferson Davis Parish, LA · Caledonia County, VT
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Bibb County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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