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The city of Bainbridge, the county seat of Decatur County, was incorporated on December 22, 1829. Bainbridge was named for Commodore William Bainbridge, commander of the U.S. Constitution, “Old Ironsides”.

The historic Decatur County courthouse was constructed in 1902 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Seminole State Park, in Bainbridge, is located on the banks of Lake Seminole. This 37,500-acre lake attracts sport fishing, deer and duck hunting. The park is home to the gopher tortoise, the only native tortoise in Georgia. Other area attractions include Cheney Griffin Park and Willis Park.

The Riverside Artsfest, held annually during the first weekend of May, is the largest arts and crafts show in the city. Bainbridge also hosts the Swine Time Festival and the Decatur Fall Festival and Fair.

Population: 11,722. Estimated population in July 2024: 11,874 (+1.3% change)
Males: 5,360 (45.7%), Females: 6,362 (54.3%)

Decatur County

Zip codes: 31717.

Demographics

Median resident age: 33.9 years
Median household income: $24,869
Median house value: $65,200

Population by Race

Races in Bainbridge:

  • Black (50.3%)
  • White Non-Hispanic (46.5%)
  • Hispanic (2.0%)
  • Other race (0.8%)
  • Two or more races (0.6%)

Ancestries: United States (12.6%), English (7.8%), Irish (5.1%), German (3.5%), Scotch-Irish (1.1%), French (1.1%).

Elevation: 135 feet

Land area: 17.7 square miles

Map of Bainbridge, GA

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Bainbridge

  • High school or higher: 71.5%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 18.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 7.7%
  • Unemployed: 7.1%
  • Mean travel time to work: 18.6 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Bainbridge city

  • Never married: 28.8%
  • Now married: 43.5%
  • Separated: 4.1%
  • Widowed: 10.7%
  • Divorced: 12.9%

1.7% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: +741 (+6.7%).

Hospitals

Hospital/medical center in Bainbridge:

  • MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (1500 E SHOTWELL ST)

Other hospitals/medical centers near Bainbridge:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Bainbridge:

  • TALLAHASSEE REGIONAL (about 39 miles; TALLAHASSEE, FL; Abbreviation: TLH)
  • SOUTHWEST GEORGIA REGIONAL (about 51 miles; ALBANY, GA; Abbreviation: ABY)
  • DOTHAN RGNL (about 67 miles; DOTHAN, AL; Abbreviation: DHN)

Other public-use airports nearest to Bainbridge:

  • DECATUR COUNTY INDUSTRIAL AIR PARK (about 7 miles; BAINBRIDGE, GA; Abbreviation: BGE)
  • DONALSONVILLE MUNI (about 22 miles; DONALSONVILLE, GA; Abbreviation: 17J)
  • QUINCY MUNI (about 23 miles; QUINCY, FL; Abbreviation: 2J9)

Colleges and Universities

College/University in Bainbridge:

  • BAINBRIDGE COLLEGE (Full-time enrollment: 723; Location: 2500 E SHOTWELL ST; Public; Website: www.bbc.peachnet.edu)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Bainbridge:

  • TALLAHASSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 36 miles; TALLAHASSEE, FL; Full-time enrollment: 7,016)
  • FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 37 miles; TALLAHASSEE, FL; Full-time enrollment: 29,949)
  • FLORIDA AGRICULTURAL AND MECHANICAL UNIVERSITY (about 39 miles; TALLAHASSEE, FL; Full-time enrollment: 10,991)
  • ALBANY STATE UNIVERSITY (about 56 miles; ALBANY, GA; Full-time enrollment: 2,996)
  • GEORGE C WALLACE STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE-DOTHAN (about 63 miles; DOTHAN, AL; Full-time enrollment: 2,703)
  • VALDOSTA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 89 miles; VALDOSTA, GA; Full-time enrollment: 7,157)
  • GULF COAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 91 miles; PANAMA CITY, FL; Full-time enrollment: 3,140)

Schools

Public high school in Bainbridge:

  • BAINBRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 1,502; Location: 1301 EAST COLLEGE STREET; Grades: 09 – 12)

Private high school in Bainbridge:

  • GRACE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (Students: 215; Location: 1300 LAKE DOUGLAS RD PO BOX 18; Grades: PK – 12)

Public primary/middle schools in Bainbridge:

  • HUTTO MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 698; Location: 1201 MARTIN LUTHER KING DRIVE; Grades: 06 – 08)
  • WEST BAINBRIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 643; Location: 1417 DOTHAN HIGHWAY; Grades: 06 – 08)
  • ELCAN-KING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 556; Location: 725 LOUISE STREET; Grades: PK – 05)
  • WEST BAINBRIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 522; Location: 507 MARTIN STREET; Grades: PK – 05)
  • JONES-WHEAT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 520; Location: 1400 EAST BROUGHTON STREET; Grades: PK – 05)
  • JOHN JOHNSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 487; Location: 1947 WEST STREET; Grades: PK – 05)
  • POTTER STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 468; Location: 725 POTTER STREET; Grades: PK – 05)
  • DECATUR COUNTY CROSSROADS (Location: 1301 COLLEGE STREET; Grades: 00 – 00)

Private primary/middle schools in Bainbridge:

  • MORNINGSIDE CWE (Students: 78; Location: 1303 VADA RD; Grades: PK – KG)
  • CHILDRENS WORLD CHILD DEV. CTR (Students: 56; Location: 914 PALM STREET; Grades: PK – 5)

Libraries

Library in Bainbridge:

  • SOUTHWEST GEORGIA REGIONAL LIBRARY SYSTEM (Operating income: $939,287; Location: 301 S. MONROE STREET; 136,074 books; 3,247 audio materials; 3,237 video materials; 153 serial subscriptions)

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