Bibb County is in the Historic Heartland travel region of Georgia. Its county seat is Macon, and the U.S. Census Bureau estimates the county had 157,056 residents in 2024, down from 157,345 in 2020. It covers about 249 square miles of land and was created in 1822.
- County seatMacon
- Population (2024 estimate)157,056
- Land area249 square miles
- Created1822
- Travel regionHistoric Heartland
Print it: download the printable Bibb County map (PDF), sized for standard letter paper (8.5 by 11 inches, portrait). Choose “actual size” or “fit to page” when you print.
Cities and Towns in Bibb County
Bibb County has 1 incorporated city or town. Populations are U.S. Census Bureau estimates for July 1, 2024, for the whole city, including any part in a neighboring county.
| City or town | 2024 population | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Macon (county seat) | 157,056 |
Highways
Interstates and U.S. highways come from Census road data; state route numbers come from the Georgia Department of Transportation’s road inventory. In Georgia most U.S. highways also carry a state route number, and where two routes share the same road GDOT records it under one of them.
- Interstates: I-16, I-75, I-475
- U.S. highways: US 23, US 41, US 80, US 129
- State routes (Georgia DOT inventory numbers): SR 11, SR 19, SR 22, SR 49, SR 57, SR 74, SR 87, SR 247, SR 540
Parks, Public Land and Water
Public land shown on the map:
- Echeconnee Creek WMA (wildlife management area)
- Bond Swamp National Wildlife Refuge
- Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park
Lakes and rivers labeled on the map: Lake Tobesofkee, Lake Wildwood and Ocmulgee River. Names follow the U.S. Geological Survey’s official Geographic Names Information System.
For county and city parks, playgrounds and recreation centers, see our Bibb County parks guide.
Neighboring Counties
Bibb County borders Crawford County, Houston County, Jones County, Monroe County, Peach County and Twiggs County.
Common Questions
What is the county seat of Bibb County, Georgia?
Macon is the county seat of Bibb County.
What cities are in Bibb County, Georgia?
Bibb County has 1 incorporated city or town: Macon.
What counties border Bibb County?
Bibb County borders Crawford County, Houston County, Jones County, Monroe County, Peach County and Twiggs County.
Is there a printable map of Bibb County?
Yes. The Bibb County map on this page is a free PDF sized for letter paper (8.5 by 11 inches, portrait) that you can print or save to your phone.
How many people live in Bibb County?
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates 157,056 people lived in Bibb County on July 1, 2024, down from 157,345 in 2020.
Sources we checked
This map and page were built in October 2026 from public data:
- U.S. Census Bureau: TIGER/Line 2023 (county lines, roads, water, place boundaries)
- U.S. Census Bureau: county and city population estimates, Vintage 2024
- U.S. Census Bureau: 2023 Gazetteer (land area)
- USGS: Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) 4.1 (national forests, refuges, WMAs)
- USGS: Geographic Names Information System (lake and river names)
- Georgia DNR 2026-27 Hunting Regulations (eRegulations) (current WMA list)