Bacon County is in the Magnolia Midlands travel region of Georgia. Its county seat is Alma, and the U.S. Census Bureau estimates the county had 11,045 residents in 2024, down from 11,143 in 2020. It covers about 284 square miles of land and was created in 1914.
- County seatAlma
- Population (2024 estimate)11,045
- Land area284 square miles
- Created1914
- Travel regionMagnolia Midlands
Print it: download the printable Bacon County map (PDF), sized for standard letter paper (8.5 by 11 inches, portrait). Choose “actual size” or “fit to page” when you print.
Cities and Towns in Bacon County
Bacon County has 1 incorporated city or town. Populations are U.S. Census Bureau estimates for July 1, 2024, for the whole city, including any part in a neighboring county.
| City or town | 2024 population | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Alma (county seat) | 3,362 |
Unincorporated communities marked on the map are Census-designated places, which have no city government: Rockingham.
Highways
Interstates and U.S. highways come from Census road data; state route numbers come from the Georgia Department of Transportation’s road inventory. In Georgia most U.S. highways also carry a state route number, and where two routes share the same road GDOT records it under one of them.
- U.S. highways: US 1, US 23
- State routes (Georgia DOT inventory numbers): SR 4, SR 19, SR 32, SR 203
Parks, Public Land and Water
Lakes and rivers labeled on the map: Big Satilla Creek, Hurricane Creek, Little Hurricane Creek, Briar Creek and Tenmile Creek. Names follow the U.S. Geological Survey’s official Geographic Names Information System.
For county and city parks, playgrounds and recreation centers, see our Bacon County parks guide.
Neighboring Counties
Bacon County borders Appling County, Coffee County, Jeff Davis County, Pierce County and Ware County.
Common Questions
What is the county seat of Bacon County, Georgia?
Alma is the county seat of Bacon County.
What cities are in Bacon County, Georgia?
Bacon County has 1 incorporated city or town: Alma.
What counties border Bacon County?
Bacon County borders Appling County, Coffee County, Jeff Davis County, Pierce County and Ware County.
Is there a printable map of Bacon County?
Yes. The Bacon County map on this page is a free PDF sized for letter paper (8.5 by 11 inches, portrait) that you can print or save to your phone.
How many people live in Bacon County?
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates 11,045 people lived in Bacon County on July 1, 2024, down from 11,143 in 2020.
Sources we checked
This map and page were built in October 2026 from public data:
- U.S. Census Bureau: TIGER/Line 2023 (county lines, roads, water, place boundaries)
- U.S. Census Bureau: county and city population estimates, Vintage 2024
- U.S. Census Bureau: 2023 Gazetteer (land area)
- USGS: Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) 4.1 (national forests, refuges, WMAs)
- USGS: Geographic Names Information System (lake and river names)
- Georgia DNR 2026-27 Hunting Regulations (eRegulations) (current WMA list)