Bacon County, Georgia
Bacon County, Georgia | |
|---|---|
County | |
 Location in the state of Georgia | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| Founded | July 27, 1914 |
| County seat | Alma |
| Area | |
| • Total | 286 sq mi (740 km2) |
| • Land | 284 sq mi (740 km2) |
| • Water | 2 sq mi (5 km2) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 11,140 |
| • Density | 39/sq mi (15/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (Eastern) |
Bacon County is a county located in the southeastern part of the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2020 census, the population was 11,140. The county seat is Alma.
History[edit | edit source]
Bacon County was created on July 27, 1914, from parts of Appling, Pierce, and Ware counties. It was named after Augustus Octavius Bacon, a former U.S. Senator from Georgia.
Geography[edit | edit source]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 286 square miles (740 km²), of which 284 square miles (740 km²) is land and 2.0 square miles (5.2 km²) (0.7%) is water.
Adjacent counties[edit | edit source]
- Appling County (north)
- Jeff Davis County (northeast)
- Coffee County (east)
- Ware County (south)
- Pierce County (west)
Demographics[edit | edit source]
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 11,140 people, 4,200 households, and 2,900 families residing in the county. The population density was 39 people per square mile (15/km²).
Economy[edit | edit source]
The economy of Bacon County is primarily based on agriculture, with a focus on crops such as tobacco, cotton, and peanuts. The county also has a growing manufacturing sector.
Education[edit | edit source]
Bacon County is served by the Bacon County School District, which includes Bacon County High School, Bacon County Middle School, and several elementary schools.
Transportation[edit | edit source]
The county is served by several major highways, including U.S. Route 1 and U.S. Route 23, which provide access to nearby cities and regions.
Communities[edit | edit source]
- Alma (county seat)
- Rockingham
Notable People[edit | edit source]
- Augustus Octavius Bacon, the county's namesake, was a prominent political figure in Georgia and served as a U.S. Senator from 1895 to 1914.
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