Bacon County, Georgia Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Bacon County, Georgia, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Bacon County, Georgia. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Bacon County, Georgia. The estimated population of Bacon County, Georgia is 11,163 people, with a median age of 37.

We can look at the total population in Bacon County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
11,163
+0.21%
-1.03%
2020
11,140
 -0.54% -
2019
11,201
 -0.24% -
2018
11,228
 -0.45% -
2017
11,279
 - -

Population of Bacon County, Georgia by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
73.1%
73.6%
 -0.68%
Black/African American
15.8%
14.6%
 +8.22%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
8.5%
8.5%
 0.00%
Asian
0.5%
0.9%
 -44.44%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0.2%
 -100.00%
Two Or More Races
2.1%
2.2%
 -4.55%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Bacon County, Georgia by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 37 +1.37% 36.5 +0.55% 37.8 +3%
2020 36.5 -0.54% 36.3 +1.97% 36.7 -1.87%
2019 36.7 -0.81% 35.6 +1.14% 37.4 -2.6%
2018 37 -1.6% 35.2 -3.03% 38.4 -1.79%
2017 37.6 - 36.3 - 39.1 -

The median age of Bacon County, Georgia gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 776 -1.07% 889 +2.86% 766 898
10 to 19 851 +9.51% 667 -0.4% 923 613
20 to 29 775 -25.62% 614 +6.5% 587 635
30 to 39 666 +19% 745 +5.71% 799 781
40 to 49 734 -1.42% 703 +6.11% 719 741
50 to 59 782 -5.83% 748 -5.4% 731 702
60 to 69 550 -4.48% 695 -27.99% 498 519
70+ 465 +4.42% 619 +23.52% 474 777

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Bacon County, Georgia is $40,391.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Bacon County.

  • Under 25
    $40,766.00
  • 25 to 44
    $37,401.00
  • 45 to 64
    $51,917.00
  • 65 and over
    $34,909.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Bacon County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Bacon County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Bacon County, Georgia is currently $60,342.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

1.57% of households in Bacon County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Bacon County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    30.64%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    26.28%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    16.75%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    10.82%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    10.33%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.61%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.57%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Bacon County is $22,846.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Bacon County by the total population of Bacon County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Bacon County, Georgia, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Bacon County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    7.92%
  • Bachelor's degree
    10.05%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    15.25%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    65.60%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.17%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Bacon County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Bacon County over the age of 16 is 8,615.

Of those people, a total of 51.20% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Bacon County is 49.40%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 652 36.00% 7.20%
20 to 24 years 663 70.10% 11.00%
25 to 29 years 559 60.10% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 776 54.40% 9.40%
35 to 44 years 1,516 66.00% 3.60%
45 to 54 years 1,381 62.30% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 800 66.80% 1.50%
60 to 64 years 514 53.70% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 1,105 22.40% 0.00%
75 years and over 649 5.50% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Bacon County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 6,832 53.50% 3.90%
Black or African American 1,256 34.50% 1.90%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 51 76.50% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 157 65.60% 0.00%
Two or more races 319 57.70% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 582 69.40% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 6,588 52.60% 4.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Bacon County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Bacon County is 4,254, with median earnings of $30,610.00.

Women in Bacon County, Georgia earning approximately 78.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 4,254 $30,610.00
Male 2,194 $36,605.00
Female 2,060 $28,725.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 331 $68,542.00
Business and Financial 26 $20,417.00
Computer and Mathematical 4 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 55 $47,679.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 32 $61,538.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 250 $23,750.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 95 $38,902.00
Healthcare Practitioners 295 $44,792.00
Healthcare Support 118 $23,462.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 12 $0.00
Law Enforcement 129 $37,908.00
Food Preparation and Serving 127 $14,648.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 194 $24,821.00
Personal Care and Service 106 $30,357.00
Sales 410 $25,455.00
Office and Administrative Support 354 $26,731.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 187 $12,079.00
Construction and Extraction 372 $35,425.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 155 $42,083.00
Production 452 $29,119.00
Transportation and Material Moving 304 $32,941.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 204 $69,643.00 127 $67,841.00
Business and Financial 0 $0.00 26 $20,417.00
Computer and Mathematical 4 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 55 $47,679.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 24 $0.00 8 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 0 $0.00 250 $23,750.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 21 $0.00 74 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 16 $0.00 279 $44,315.00
Healthcare Support 38 $0.00 80 $23,718.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 12 $0.00
Law Enforcement 35 $0.00 94 $31,667.00
Food Preparation and Serving 28 $0.00 99 $13,789.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 162 $42,560.00 32 $13,846.00
Personal Care and Service 33 $40,893.00 73 $22,375.00
Sales 282 $42,821.00 128 $22,424.00
Office and Administrative Support 49 $4,612.00 305 $27,260.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 170 $12,310.00 17 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 346 $36,038.00 26 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 148 $43,000.00 7 $0.00
Production 267 $44,375.00 185 $27,798.00
Transportation and Material Moving 165 $55,050.00 139 $2,499.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 3,874 households in Bacon County, with an average household size of 2.71 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 2,505 families in Bacon County with an average family size of 3.33 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,769 181 555 1,369
Average Household Size 3.35 5.86 3.2 1.26
Total Families 1,769 181 555 0
Average Household Size 3.32 4.64 2.95 0

Poverty

Of the 2,505 families in Bacon County, 18.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Bacon County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 4,803 housing units in Bacon County, Georgia.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 3,874 80.66%
Vacant 929 19.34%

18.11% of the total 4,803 housing units in Bacon County are rental units. This is approximately 870 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,826 are occupied by the owner - or 58.84% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Bacon County is $632.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Bacon County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    178
  • Less than $500
    331
  • $500 to $999
    487
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    51
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    1
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Bacon County is $88,200.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Bacon County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    722
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    799
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    449
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    349
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    379
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    82
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    46
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Bacon County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Bacon County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    235
  • 1940 to 1949
    194
  • 1950 to 1959
    299
  • 1960 to 1969
    373
  • 1970 to 1979
    851
  • 1980 to 1989
    819
  • 1990 to 1999
    937
  • 2000 to 2009
    769
  • 2010 to 2013
    310
  • 2014 or later
    16

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Bacon County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    321
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,137
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,221
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,195

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Bacon County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Bacon County that commute to work in a particular way.

22.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Bacon County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    74
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    573
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,069
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    579
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    365
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    194
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    493
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    108
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    103
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    242
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    131
  • 90 or more minutes
    128

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Bacon County, Georgia in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in Bacon County, Georgia

We have data for 4 places in Bacon County, Georgia. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.