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Bacon County, GA
2 cities and towns and 2 ZIP codes in Bacon County, Georgia.
Population
11,109
Land area
284sq mi
People per sq mi
39
ZIP codes
2
Cities and towns in Bacon County
Bacon County at a glance
- Bacon County is 79% less dense than Georgia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $44,694 a year, 42% less than the Georgia figure of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $101,400 (67% below Georgia) and median rent is $743 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Alma (3,426) and Rockingham (171).
Local data for Bacon County, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bacon County, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$44,694
Poverty rate
24.5%
Median home value
$101,400
Prices +12.0% in a year
Median rent
$743/mo
Homeownership
68.6%
Bachelor's or higher
10.4%
Median age
40.6
Average commute
26.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,045), Mexican Americans (822), German Americans (427).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,921
3,746 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$44,797
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$96.73M
FY 2026, $8,683 per person
PPP loans
$25.95M
594 loans, 4,210 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$32.78K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Bacon County, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.6%
- Carpooled4.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.0%
- Worked from home6.8%
Average one-way commute: 26.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bacon County, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
159
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
7
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 39°F
44.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bacon County, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.9%
U.S. 33.3% +3.6 pts
Diabetes
14.9%
U.S. 12.1% +2.8 pts
Smoking
18.8%
U.S. 12.8% +6.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.7%
U.S. 11.1% +4.6 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Bacon County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Bacon County, GA?
- Alma is the largest city or town in Bacon County, with about 3,426 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Bacon County?
- Bacon County includes 2 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 31510, 31551.
- What is the population of Bacon County, GA?
- About 11,109 people live in Bacon County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Bacon County?
- Bacon County borders Coffee County, Ware County, Pierce County, Appling County, Jeff Davis County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023