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Baconton, GA
City in Mitchell County, Georgia.
Population
790
Land area
2sq mi
People per sq mi
405
ZIP codes
0
Baconton and its ZIP codes
Baconton at a glance
- Baconton is about 2.1 times as dense as Georgia as a whole.
- The median household income is $56,667, 27% below the Georgia median of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $87,900 (71% below Georgia) and median rent is $731 a month.
Local data for Baconton, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Baconton, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,667
Poverty rate
15.6%
Median home value
$87,900
Median rent
$731/mo
Homeownership
62.3%
Bachelor's or higher
4.7%
Median age
36.5
Average commute
29.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (45), Irish Americans (40), Norwegian Americans (25).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Mitchell County. PPP loans are for Baconton.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,589
6,497 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,183
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$124M
FY 2026, $5,707 per person
How people get to work
Baconton, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.1%
- Carpooled18.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.1%
- Worked from home3.3%
Average one-way commute: 29.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Baconton, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
330
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
142
1.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 37°F
52.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Baconton, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.6%
U.S. 33.3% +11.3 pts
Diabetes
16.8%
U.S. 12.1% +4.7 pts
Smoking
16.8%
U.S. 12.8% +4.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.3%
U.S. 11.1% +1.2 pts
Cities near Baconton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PutneyCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 22 |
| CamillaCity | 9.8 mi | 6.6 |
| NewtonCity | 11 mi | 2.2 |
| Sale CityCity | 11 mi | 1.8 |
| AlbanyCity | 13 mi | 55.1 |
| DoerunCity | 15 mi | 1.3 |
| PelhamCity | 17 mi | 4.1 |
| FunstonCity | 21 mi | 1.1 |
| MeigsCity | 22 mi | 1.6 |
| SylvesterCity | 22 mi | 6.6 |
| LearyCity | 22 mi | 3.2 |
| PoulanCity | 24 mi | 1.7 |
| LeesburgCity | 24 mi | 4.9 |
| SasserTown | 26 mi | 0.8 |
| SumnerTown | 26 mi | 1.8 |
| MoultrieCity | 27 mi | 16.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Baconton, GA in?
- Baconton is in Mitchell County, Georgia.
- What is the population of Baconton, GA?
- About 790 people live in Baconton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Baconton?
- Nearby places include Putney (7.8 mi), Camilla (9.8 mi), Newton (11 mi), Sale City (11 mi), Albany (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023