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Bacon County

Georgia · 11,140 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 $36,692. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $82,300. The poverty rate of 26.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,140
+10%since 2000
from 10,103 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
39 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 36 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.6
+11%since 2000
from 34.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K10K10K11K11K1990201020202024Bacon County
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,692
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,910 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,882
+39%since 2000
from $14,289 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 23.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.8%
US avg: 10%
Information13%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance12.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services2.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,300
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$534
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $316 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.3%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 74.9% in 2000
31.7% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+30%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic79.9%(8,068)
Black15.5%(1,562)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(342)
Asian0.3%(28)
Other0%
Diversity Score40.4%(4,085)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.7%(8,103)
Black15.7%(1,747)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(875)
Asian0.4%(40)
Other1.5%(164)
Diversity Score52.3%(5,822)
Segregation Score18.5%(2,060)
Diversity Score
52
+29%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
18
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.4%
+14.7 ptssince 2000
from 67.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.0 min
+29%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.4%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 76.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 6.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 49.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.9%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
50.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
19.1%
−57.5 ptssince 2013
from 76.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bacon County, Georgia?

Bacon County, Georgia has about 11,140 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bacon County, Georgia earns about $36,692 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 $82,300, and the typical rent is about $534 a month.

How educated are people in Bacon County, Georgia?

About 9.3% 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 26.1% 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 1,574 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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1 ZIP code
ZIP 31510
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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