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Baxley

Georgia · 5,058 residents (2025 est.) · 8.131 sq mi
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Baxley has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,880. Population has grown 18% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $72,300. The poverty rate of 32.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 61% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,888
+18%since 2000
from 4,150 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
601 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 510 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.9
+21%since 2000
from 34.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:5,058 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Baxley
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,880
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,441 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,904
+60%since 2000
from $14,321 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
20.9%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
32.2%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 24.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.501
+15%since 2010
from 0.437 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information37.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance11.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services3.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade2.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$72,300
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$725
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $374 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
59.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 60.9% in 2000
40.1% rent
Vacancy rate
13.5%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.0%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
+23%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
14
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic53.6%(2,226)
Black37.6%(1,562)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(300)
Asian0.6%(25)
Other0%
Diversity Score69.7%(2,892)
2024
White, non-Hispanic54.5%(2,665)
Black34.7%(1,697)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(309)
Asian0.9%(44)
Other3.5%(173)
Diversity Score72.1%(3,525)
Diversity Score
72
+3%since 2000
from 70 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.7%
+22.7 ptssince 2000
from 64.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.2 min
+69%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.0%
+28.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.5%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
15.7%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2011
from 5.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
42.4%
−15.4 ptssince 2011
from 57.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.5%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.9%
−27.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.8%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
56.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
5.2%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.1%
−42.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2012
from 13.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.3%
−59.7 ptssince 2013
from 75.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
65.4%
+16.9 ptssince 2017
from 48.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2016
from 91.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2016
from 6.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Baxley, Georgia?

Baxley, Georgia has about 4,888 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Baxley, Georgia?

The typical household in Baxley, Georgia earns about $29,880 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Baxley, Georgia expensive?

In Baxley, Georgia, the median home is worth about $72,300, and the typical rent is about $725 a month.

How educated are people in Baxley, Georgia?

About 12.4% of adults age 25 and over in Baxley, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Baxley, Georgia?

About 32.2% of people in Baxley, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Baxley, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Baxley, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,047 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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