Baconton is a city in
Mitchell County,
Georgia
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, United States. As of the
2020 census, the city had a population of 856,
down from 915 in
2010
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History
Baconton was incorporated in 1903. The community was named after Major Robert James Bacon, an original owner of the town site.
Geography
Baconton is located in northern Mitchell County at (31.376002, -84.161468).
runs along the eastern border of the city, leading south to
Camilla, the
county seat
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, and north to
Albany.
According to the
United States Census Bureau
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, Baconton has a total area of , all land.
The
Flint River passes 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
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soil order. Where agricultural or urban development have not occurred, these soils support mixed forests dominated by
pine
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s and
oak
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s.
Demographics
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
References
External links
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Cities in Georgia (U.S. state)
Cities in Mitchell County, Georgia