Bacon County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Bacon County is located in Georgia with a total population of 11,129. It is the 119th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Bacon County is 39.0 years. This is 4% higher than the state median of 37.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Bacon County is $50,310. This is 33% lower than the state median of $74,664. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 36% lower. The poverty rate stands at 20.9%. This is 55% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.5%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 3.2%. This is 37% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $104,100. Housing costs are 62% lower than the state median of $272,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Bacon County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 73.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% higher than the state average of 65.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Bacon County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 72.8% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 15.0%. The Black or African American population (15.0%) is well below the state average of 31.0%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 4.3%.

Education

11.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 68% lower than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 84.6%.