Baconton, Georgia
City
Motto: 
Baconton welcome sign located at the intersection of US-19 & GA-93
Location in Mitchell County and the state of Georgia
Location in Mitchell County and the state of Georgia
Coordinates: 31°22′34″N 84°9′41″W / 31.37611°N 84.16139°W / 31.37611; -84.16139
CountryUnited States
StateGeorgia
CountyMitchell
Area
[1]
 • Total1.95 sq mi (5.05 km2)
 • Land1.95 sq mi (5.05 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
174 ft (53 m)
Population
 (2020)[2]
 • Total856
 • Density438.52/sq mi (169.34/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
31716
Area code229
FIPS code13-04840[3]
GNIS feature ID0331077[4]
Websitewww.cityofbacontonga.com

Baconton is a city in Mitchell County, Georgia, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 856,[2] down from 915 in 2010.

History

Baconton was incorporated in 1903.[5] The community was named after Major Robert James Bacon, an original owner of the town site.[6]

Geography

Baconton is located in northern Mitchell County at 31°22′34″N 84°9′41″W / 31.37611°N 84.16139°W / 31.37611; -84.16139 (31.376002, -84.161468).[7] U.S. Route 19 runs along the eastern border of the city, leading south 10 miles (16 km) to Camilla, the county seat, and north 16 miles (26 km) to Albany.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Baconton has a total area of 2.0 square miles (5.2 km2), all land.[1] The Flint River passes 1 mile (1.6 km) to the west of the city.

Soils of Baconton are mostly well drained or somewhat excessively drained. They have grayish brown loamy sand topsoils overlying yellowish brown or red sandy clay loam subsoils. All belong to the Ultisol soil order. Where agricultural or urban development have not occurred, these soils support mixed forests dominated by pines and oaks.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1910391—
192056845.3%
1930498−12.3%
19405041.2%
1950500−0.8%
196056412.8%
197071025.9%
19807637.5%
1990623−18.3%
200080429.1%
201091513.8%
2020856−6.4%
U.S. Decennial Census[8]
Baconton racial composition as of 2020[9]
Race Num. Perc.
White (non-Hispanic) 338 39.49%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic) 479 55.96%
Native American 2 0.23%
Asian 5 0.58%
Other/Mixed 26 3.04%
Hispanic or Latino 6 0.7%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 856 people, 335 households, and 288 families residing in the city.

Education

The Mitchell County School District serves Baconton students, as well as Camilla students.

  • Public Schools
    • North Mitchell County Elementary School
  • Charter Schools
    • Baconton Community Charter Schools

References

  1. 1 2 "2022 U.S. Gazetteer Files: Georgia". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 27, 2023.
  2. 1 2 "P1. Race – Baconton city, Georgia: 2020 DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171)". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved January 27, 2023.
  3. ↑ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  5. ↑ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 1. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
  6. ↑ "Baconton". Mitchell County. Retrieved April 1, 2018.
  7. ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  8. ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  9. ↑ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 18, 2021.
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