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<p>CSV import</p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>{{Infobox settlement<br /> | name = Bibb County, Georgia<br /> | settlement_type = County<br /> | image_skyline = <br /> | image_caption = <br /> | image_map = Map of Georgia highlighting Bibb County.svg<br /> | map_caption = Location in the state of Georgia<br /> | coordinates = {{coord|32.8|-83.7|display=inline,title}}<br /> | subdivision_type = Country<br /> | subdivision_name = United States<br /> | subdivision_type1 = State<br /> | subdivision_name1 = Georgia<br /> | established_title = Founded<br /> | established_date = December 9, 1822<br /> | seat_type = County seat<br /> | seat = [[Macon, Georgia|Macon]]<br /> | area_total_sq_mi = 255<br /> | area_land_sq_mi = 250<br /> | area_water_sq_mi = 5<br /> | population_as_of = 2020<br /> | population_total = 157346<br /> | population_density_sq_mi = auto<br /> | timezone = Eastern<br /> | utc_offset = -5<br /> | timezone_DST = Eastern<br /> | utc_offset_DST = -4<br /> }}<br /> <br /> &#039;&#039;&#039;Bibb County&#039;&#039;&#039; is a county located in the central part of the [[U.S. state]] of [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]]. As of the 2020 census, the population was 157,346. The county seat is [[Macon, Georgia|Macon]], which is also the largest city in the county. Bibb County is part of the [[Macon, Georgia metropolitan area]].<br /> <br /> == History ==<br /> Bibb County was created on December 9, 1822, from portions of [[Jones County, Georgia|Jones]], [[Monroe County, Georgia|Monroe]], [[Twiggs County, Georgia|Twiggs]], and [[Houston County, Georgia|Houston]] counties. It was named after Dr. William Wyatt Bibb, a physician and the first elected governor of the state of [[Alabama]].<br /> <br /> 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.<br /> <br /> == Geography ==<br /> 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.<br /> <br /> === Adjacent counties ===<br /> * [[Jones County, Georgia|Jones County]] - north<br /> * [[Twiggs County, Georgia|Twiggs County]] - east<br /> * [[Houston County, Georgia|Houston County]] - south<br /> * [[Crawford County, Georgia|Crawford County]] - west<br /> * [[Monroe County, Georgia|Monroe County]] - northwest<br /> <br /> == Demographics ==<br /> 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).<br /> <br /> The racial makeup of the county was 54.1% [[African American]], 39.1% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 1.6% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.3% [[Native American]], and 2.5% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or Latino of any race were 3.4% of the population.<br /> <br /> == Economy ==<br /> Bibb County&#039;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.<br /> <br /> == Education ==<br /> 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]].<br /> <br /> == Transportation ==<br /> 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.<br /> <br /> == Notable People ==<br /> * [[Little Richard]], influential musician and singer, was born in Macon.<br /> * [[Otis Redding]], legendary soul singer, was also from Macon.<br /> <br /> == See also ==<br /> * [[List of counties in Georgia]]<br /> * [[Macon, Georgia]]<br /> <br /> == References ==<br /> {{Reflist}}<br /> <br /> == External links ==<br /> * [http://www.co.bibb.ga.us/ Official Bibb County Website]<br /> * [https://www.maconbibb.us/ Macon-Bibb County Government]<br /> <br /> [[Category:Georgia (U.S. state) counties]]<br /> [[Category:Bibb County, Georgia| ]]<br /> [[Category:1822 establishments in Georgia (U.S. state)]]<br /> [[Category:Populated places established in 1822]]</div>

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