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.
Baconton, Georgia | |
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Motto:  | |
 Location in Mitchell County and the state of Georgia | |
| Coordinates: 31°22′34″N 84°9′41″W / 31.37611°N 84.16139°W | |
| 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 | |
• 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 | 229 |
| FIPS code | 13-04840[3] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0331077[4] |
| Website | www |
It has been suggested that Baconton be twinned with the town Egginton, in South Derbyshire, England, UK. This could bring a splendid relationship between the two towns, which could result in breakfast visits to each other's towns, for the mutual benefit of the town officials.
History
editBaconton was incorporated in 1903.[5] The community was named after Major Robert James Bacon, an original owner of the town site.[6]
Geography
editBaconton is located in northern Mitchell County at 31°22′34″N 84°9′41″W / 31.37611°N 84.16139°W (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
edit| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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| 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[8] | |||
| 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
editThe 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
edit- ^ a b "2022 U.S. Gazetteer Files: Georgia". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 27, 2023.
- ^ a b "P1. Race – Baconton city, Georgia: 2020 DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171)". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved January 27, 2023.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 1. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
- ^ "Baconton". Mitchell County. Retrieved April 1, 2018.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 18, 2021.