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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Baconton

Georgia · 804 residents · 1.952 sq mi
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Baconton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,917. Population has grown 27% since 1990. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $51,700. The poverty rate of 31.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 46% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

804
+27%since 1990
from 631 in 1990
1990 – 2025
412 / sq mi
+27%since 1990
from 323 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
31.9
−1%since 1990
from 32.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5817328831K1K1990201020202024Baconton
2024790
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,917
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,807 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$9,964
−10%since 1990
from $11,059 in 1990
US average: $21,522
31.2%
+6.5 ptssince 1990
from 24.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$51,700
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$335
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $265 in 1990
US average: $602
75.8%
−2.4 ptssince 1990
from 78.1% in 1990
24.2% rent
2.3
+6%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic53.4%(337)
Black46.1%(291)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.5%(3)
Diversity Score62.8%(396)
2000
White, non-Hispanic37.4%(301)
Black59.7%(480)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score60.7%(488)
61
−3%since 1990
from 63 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.9%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 3.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
63.9%
+8.5 ptssince 1990
from 55.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.3%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 0.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.2 min
−46%since 1990
from 22.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Baconton, Georgia?

Baconton, Georgia has about 804 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Baconton, Georgia?

The typical household in Baconton, Georgia earns about $22,917 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Baconton, Georgia expensive?

In Baconton, Georgia, the median home is worth about $51,700, and the typical rent is about $335 a month.

How educated are people in Baconton, Georgia?

About 6.9% of adults age 25 and over in Baconton, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Baconton, Georgia?

About 31.2% of people in Baconton, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Baconton, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Baconton, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 173 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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