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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Bacon County

Georgia · 10,103 residents · 284.082 sq mi
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Bacon County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,910. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $46,400. The poverty rate of 23.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 37% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

10,103
+6%since 1990
from 9,566 in 1990
1990 – 2025
36 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 34 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.8
+10%since 1990
from 31.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$26,910
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,118 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,289
+56%since 1990
from $9,137 in 1990
US average: $21,522
23.7%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 24.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$46,400
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$316
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $219 in 1990
US average: $602
74.9%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 71.8% in 1990
25.1% rent
1.7
−17%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic84%(8,037)
Black15.4%(1,475)
Hispanic / Latino1%(91)
Asian0.1%(5)
Diversity Score35.5%(3,395)
2000
White, non-Hispanic79.9%(8,068)
Black15.5%(1,562)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(342)
Asian0.3%(28)
Diversity Score40.4%(4,085)
40
+14%since 1990
from 35 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.6%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 6.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
67.7%
+9.6 ptssince 1990
from 58.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.9%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 2.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.0 min
−5%since 1990
from 17.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bacon County, Georgia?

Bacon County, Georgia has about 10,103 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Bacon County, Georgia?

The typical household in Bacon County, Georgia earns about $26,910 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bacon County, Georgia expensive?

In Bacon County, Georgia, the median home is worth about $46,400, and the typical rent is about $316 a month.

How educated are people in Bacon County, Georgia?

About 6.6% of adults age 25 and over in Bacon County, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bacon County, Georgia?

About 23.7% of people in Bacon County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bacon County, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Bacon County, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 537 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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