Baconton is a city in Mitchell County, Georgia, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 856, down from 915 in 2010. 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). U.S. Route 19 runs along the eastern border of the city, leading south to Camilla, the county seat, and north to Albany. According to the United States Census Bureau, 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 soil order. Where agricultural or urban development have not occurred, these soils support mixed forests dominated by pines and oaks. Demographics 2020 census As of the 2020 United States census, there were 856 people, 335 households, and 288 families residing in the city. 2000 census As of the census of 2000, there were 804 people, 289 households, and 212 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 310 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 59.83% African American, 37.56% White, 0.87% Native American, 0.12% Pacific Islander, 0.50% from other races, and 1.12% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.12% of the population. There were 289 households, out of which 37.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.1% were married couples living together, 30.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.3% were non-families. 23.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.78 and the average family size was 3.22. In the city, the population was spread out, with 30.6% under the age of 18, 10.0% from 18 to 24, 27.0% from 25 to 44, 20.8% from 45 to 64, and 11.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78.3 males. The