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Baconton, Georgia
Motto(s): 
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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
Country United States
State Georgia
County Mitchell
Area
 • Total 1.95 sq mi (5.05 km2)
 • Land 1.95 sq mi (5.05 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
174 ft (53 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 856
 • Density 438.52/sq mi (169.34/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
31716
Area code(s) 229
FIPS code 13-04840
GNIS feature ID 0331077
Website cityofbacontonga.com

Baconton is a city in Mitchell County, Georgia, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 856.

Geography

Baconton is located at 31°22′34″N 84°9′41″W / 31.37611°N 84.16139°W / 31.37611; -84.16139 (31.376002, -84.161468).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.3 square miles (3.4 km2), all of it land.

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
Census Pop.
1910 391
1920 568 45.3%
1930 498 −12.3%
1940 504 1.2%
1950 500 −0.8%
1960 564 12.8%
1970 710 25.9%
1980 763 7.5%
1990 623 −18.3%
2000 804 29.1%
2010 915 13.8%
2020 856 −6.4%
U.S. Decennial Census

2020 census

Baconton racial composition
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

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Baconton para niños

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