Bacon County, Georgia

Bacon County is a county located in the southeastern part of the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2020 census, the population was 11,140.[1] The county seat is Alma.[2]

Bacon County
County
Bacon County Courthouse in Alma
Bacon County Courthouse in Alma
Map of Georgia highlighting Bacon County
Location within the U.S. state of Georgia
Map of the United States highlighting Georgia
Georgia's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 31°34′N 82°27′W
Country United States
State Georgia
FoundedJuly 27, 1914 (1914)
Named forAugustus Octavius Bacon
SeatAlma
Largest cityAlma
Area
 • Total286 sq mi (740 km2)
 • Land259 sq mi (670 km2)
 • Water27 sq mi (70 km2)  9.5%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total11,140
 • Density43/sq mi (17/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district1st

History

The constitutional amendment to create the county was proposed July 7, 1914, and ratified November 3, 1914. It is named after Augustus Bacon, a former United States Senator from Georgia.[3]

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 286 square miles (740 km2), of which 259 square miles (670 km2) are land and 27 square miles (70 km2) (9.5%) are covered by water.[4]

The majority and western portion of Bacon County is located in the Satilla River sub-basin of the St. Marys River-Satilla River basin. The entire eastern and half of the southeastern edge of the county is located in the Little Satilla River sub-basin of the same St. Marys-Satilla River basin.[5]

Major highways

Adjacent counties

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
19206,460—
19307,0559.2%
19408,09614.8%
19508,94010.4%
19608,359−6.5%
19708,233−1.5%
19809,37913.9%
19909,5662.0%
200010,1035.6%
201011,0969.8%
202011,1400.4%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]
1790-1960[7] 1900-1990[8]
1990-2000[9] 2010-2019[10]

2000 census

As of the census[11] of 2000, 10,103 people, 3,833 households, and 2,813 families were living in the county. The population density was 36 people per square mile (14 people/km2). The 4,464 housing units' average density was 16 per square mile (6.2/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 81.48% White, 15.70% African American, 0.15% Native American, 0.30% Asian, 1.46% from other races, and 0.91% from two or more races. About 3.39% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

Of the 3,833 households, 33.00% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.20% were married couples living together, 14.10% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.60% were not families. About 23.60% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.50% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60, and the average family size was 3.03.

In the county, the population was distributed as 26.20% under the age of 18, 9.90% from 18 to 24, 28.00% from 25 to 44, 23.00% from 45 to 64, and 12.80% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.40 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $26,910, and for a family was $32,579. Males had a median income of $27,780 versus $19,049 for females. The per capita income for the county was $14,289. About 20.20% of families and 23.70% of the population were below the poverty line, including 31.40% of those under age 18 and 25.70% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census

As of the 2010 United States Census, 11,096 people, 4,214 households, and 2,960 families were living in the county.[12] The population density was 42.9 inhabitants per square mile (16.6/km2). There were 4,801 housing units at an average density of 18.6 per square mile (7.2/km2).[13] The racial makeup of the county was 78.6% White, 15.4% African American, 0.3% Asian, 0.2% American Indian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 4.1% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 7.1% of the population.[12] In terms of ancestry, 15.3% were American, 10.9% were English, and 6.2% were Irish.[14]

Of the 4,214 households, 35.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.4% were married couples living together, 14.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 29.8% were not families, and 25.7% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.56, and the average family size was 3.05. The median age was 36.9 years.[12]

The median income for a household in the county was $31,429 and for a family was $45,442. Males had a median income of $35,102 versus $25,384 for females. The per capita income for the county was $17,110. About 11.6% of families and 16.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.8% of those under age 18 and 16.8% of those age 65 or over.[15]

2020 census
Bacon County racial composition[16]
Race Num. Perc.
White (non-Hispanic) 8,103 72.74%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic) 1,747 15.68%
Native American 4 0.04%
Asian 40 0.36%
Pacific Islander 4 0.04%
Other/Mixed 367 3.29%
Hispanic or Latino 875 7.85%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 11,140 people, 3,874 households, and 2,706 families residing in the county.

Communities

City

Unincorporated communities

Politics
United States presidential election results for Bacon County, Georgia[17]
Year Republican Democratic Third party
No. %No. %No. %
2020 4,017 86.07% 625 13.39% 25 0.54%
2016 3,364 83.49% 608 15.09% 57 1.41%
2012 3,093 78.58% 791 20.10% 52 1.32%
2008 3,089 78.36% 817 20.73% 36 0.91%
2004 2,853 75.24% 930 24.53% 9 0.24%
2000 2,010 67.11% 956 31.92% 29 0.97%
1996 1,580 47.07% 1,360 40.51% 417 12.42%
1992 1,301 39.01% 1,423 42.67% 611 18.32%
1988 1,407 64.13% 780 35.55% 7 0.32%
1984 1,778 63.77% 1,010 36.23% 0 0.00%
1980 1,427 45.94% 1,622 52.22% 57 1.84%
1976 594 19.87% 2,395 80.13% 0 0.00%
1972 1,771 90.22% 192 9.78% 0 0.00%
1968 586 20.93% 279 9.96% 1,935 69.11%
1964 2,136 64.43% 1,179 35.57% 0 0.00%
1960 579 33.14% 1,168 66.86% 0 0.00%
1956 394 13.88% 2,445 86.12% 0 0.00%
1952 543 26.42% 1,512 73.58% 0 0.00%
1948 104 8.42% 785 63.56% 346 28.02%
1944 220 22.38% 763 77.62% 0 0.00%
1940 97 10.51% 821 88.95% 5 0.54%
1936 62 6.26% 929 93.74% 0 0.00%
1932 11 2.08% 515 97.54% 2 0.38%
1928 203 39.96% 305 60.04% 0 0.00%
1924 79 7.49% 961 91.09% 15 1.42%
1920 219 41.63% 307 58.37% 0 0.00%
1916 0 0.00% 287 86.19% 46 13.81%

Education
Main article: Alma, Georgia § Education

See also

References
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  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  3. "Bacon County Board of Tax Assessors". Bacon County Board of Tax Assessors. Retrieved February 11, 2023.
  4. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  5. "Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission Interactive Mapping Experience". Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission. Archived from the original on October 3, 2018. Retrieved November 27, 2015.
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  7. "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved June 17, 2014.
  8. "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 17, 2014.
  9. "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Archived (PDF) from the original on March 27, 2010. Retrieved June 17, 2014.
  10. "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 7, 2011. Retrieved June 17, 2014.
  11. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 14, 2011.
  12. "DP-1 Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved December 27, 2015.
  13. "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved December 27, 2015.
  14. "DP02 SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS IN THE UNITED STATES – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved December 27, 2015.
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