The Town FilesBacon County, Georgia
11,109 people. The median home is worth $101,400 (typical Georgia town: $202,650) and the median household earns $44,694.
Towns in Bacon County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alma | 3,433 | $96,400 | $36,884 | 43.6 |
People and housing
| Bacon County | Typical Georgia town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $101,400 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $743 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $44,694 | $57,176 |
| Median age | 40.6 | 37.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 10.4% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 24.5% | 16.2% |
Jobs and pay
3,784 jobs in 2024, average pay $48,583 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 160 storm events in Bacon County from 1996 to 2026.
Federal disaster declarations
Bacon County has been included in 19 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4830: Hurricane Helene |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| September 24, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4821: Tropical Storm Debby |
| August 5, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3607: Hurricane Debby |
| September 7, 2023 | Hurricane | DR-4738: Hurricane Idalia |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).