Macon-Bibb County, GA local economy
41st
Macon-Bibb County, GA ranks in the 41st percentile of United States metros as of September 2026, with momentum falling over the past 12 months.
Business formation
New business applications or registrations was 4,387 in January 2025, flat 0.3% from January 2024.
Building permits
Dwelling units authorized by permit was 47 in July 2026.
Employment
Payrolled or covered employment was 95,570 in January 2026.
New business applications or registrations was 4,387 in January 2025, flat 0.3% from January 2024. Dwelling units authorized by permit was 47 in July 2026.
Frequently asked questions
- How does Macon-Bibb County, GA rank among United States metros?
- Macon-Bibb County, GA ranks in the 41st percentile of United States metros as of September 2026, with momentum falling over the past 12 months.
- What is the new business applications or registrations in Macon-Bibb County, GA?
- New business applications or registrations in Macon-Bibb County, GA was 4,387 in January 2025.
- What is the dwelling units authorized by permit in Macon-Bibb County, GA?
- Dwelling units authorized by permit in Macon-Bibb County, GA was 47 in July 2026.
- What is the payrolled or covered employment in Macon-Bibb County, GA?
- Payrolled or covered employment in Macon-Bibb County, GA was 95,570 in January 2026.
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Sources and methodology
- U.S. Census Bureau — Business Formation Statistics (BFS)
- U.S. Census Bureau — Building Permits Survey (BPS), CBSA monthly
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW), national all-industry
Method: 2026.09. Updated 2026-09-10. Coverage: 100% of weighted components available.
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