Macon metropolitan area, Georgia facts for kids
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Macon metropolitan area
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| Macon, GA metropolitan statistical area | |
Downtown Macon
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Georgia |
| Principal cities | Macon Warner Robins |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,723.6 sq mi (4,464 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 235,805 |
| • Density | 136.810/sq mi (52.8225/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−4 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT |
The Macon metropolitan area is a group of five counties in Central Georgia. It is centered around the main city of Macon. In 2022, about 235,805 people lived in this area.
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Geography of the Macon Area
The Macon metropolitan area covers five counties. These counties are Bibb, Crawford, Jones, Monroe, and Twiggs.
Cities and Towns
The biggest city in the area is Macon. It is also the main city.
Other towns with populations between 1,000 and 10,000 people include:
Some smaller communities and places include:
People in the Macon Area
In 2000, there were about 222,368 people living in the Macon metropolitan area. By 2022, this number grew to an estimated 235,805 people.
The area is home to many different groups of people. In 2022, about 47% of the people were White, and 42% were Black. About 2% were Asian, and 4% were Hispanic or Latino.
In 2022, the average income for a household in the area was about $52,574 per year.
Macon–Warner Robins Combined Area
The Macon–Warner Robins–Fort Valley combined statistical area (CSA) is a larger region. It includes seven counties in Georgia. This area combines the Macon and Warner Robins metropolitan areas.
In 2010, about 411,898 people lived in this larger combined area. By 2017, the population was estimated to be around 420,693.
Main Metropolitan Areas in the CSA
The combined area includes two main metropolitan areas:
- Macon MSA: This includes Bibb, Crawford, Jones, Monroe, and Twiggs counties.
- Warner Robins MSA: This includes Houston and Peach counties.
See also
In Spanish: Área metropolitana de Macon para niños
