About Macon - Macon is a city located in Bibb County, Georgia. It lies near the geographic center of Georgia, approximately 80 miles (129 km) south of Atlanta, hence the city's nickname as the Heart of Georgia. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 97,255. The city is the county seat of Bibb County.

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People of Macon - As of the census of 2000, there are 97,255 people, 38,444 households, and 24,219 families residing in the city. The population density is 672.9/km˛ (1,742.8/mi˛). There are 44,341 housing units at an average density of 306.8/km˛ (794.6/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city is 35.46% White, 62.45% African American, 0.19% Native American, 0.65% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.46% from other races, and 0.77% from two or more races. 1.20% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 38,444 households out of which 30.1% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 33.0% are married couples living together, 25.7% have a female householder with no husband present, and 37.0% are non-families. 31.7% of all households are made up of individuals and 12.1% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.44 and the average family size is 3.08.

In the city the population is spread out with 26.9% under the age of 18, 11.3% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 20.0% from 45 to 64, and 14.3% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 34 years. For every 100 females there are 79.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 72.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city is $27,405, and the median income for a family is $33,699. Males have a median income of $29,950 versus $22,865 for females. The per capita income for the city is $16,082. 25.5% of the population and 21.6% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 37.7% of those under the age of 18 and 16.0% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

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