Bacon County, Georgia
Bacon County: county in Georgia, United States
About
Bacon County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 11,096 and a population density of 15 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 11,036 inhabitants. Its county seat is Alma. The county was created 108 years ago in 1917.
County Snapshot
Bacon County at a glance
Bacon County currently has 1 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
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Open related pagesLargest city
AlmaPopulation 3,336
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Bacon County
| Population | 11,036 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Georgia (United States) |
| Area | 741 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 9.5% |
| Land as percent of area | 90.5% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 31.5537,-82.4527 |
| Named for | Augustus Octavius Bacon |
| Altitude | 171 feet / 52 meters |
| Capital | Alma |
| Establishment | July 27, 1917 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 07:11:57 (13th April 2026) |
| Density | 15 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -0.54% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 86℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Bacon County is located at 31°33'13"N 82°27'10"W (31.5536700, -82.4526900). It has 4 neighbors: Appling County, Coffee County, Pierce County and Ware County.
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The largest city of Bacon County is Alma with a population of 3,336. . See all Bacon County cities & populated places.
Bacon County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Bacon County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Alma | 3,336 | City in Bacon County, Georgia, United States |
- Alma
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Bacon County decreased by 0.54% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 11,096 | - | census |
| 2011 | 11,145 | 0.44% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 11,150 | 0.04% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 11,173 | 0.21% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 11,178 | 0.04% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 11,231 | 0.47% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 11,275 | 0.39% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 11,205 | -0.62% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 11,132 | -0.66% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 11,164 | 0.29% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 11,036 | -1.16% | estimation process |
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|---|---|---|
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