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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Baxley

Georgia · 4,150 residents · 8.131 sq mi
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Baxley has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,441. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $48,000. The poverty rate of 24.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 42% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,150
+8%since 1990
from 3,841 in 1990
1990 – 2025
510 / sq mi
+8%since 1990
from 472 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.7
+7%since 1990
from 32.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Baxley
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$24,441
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,129 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,321
+74%since 1990
from $8,221 in 1990
US average: $21,522
24.4%
−9.5 ptssince 1990
from 33.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$48,000
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$374
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $257 in 1990
US average: $602
60.9%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 58.9% in 1990
39.1% rent
2.0
−17%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic63.6%(2,444)
Black36.4%(1,397)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score57.9%(2,222)
2000
White, non-Hispanic53.6%(2,226)
Black37.6%(1,562)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(300)
Asian0.6%(25)
Diversity Score69.7%(2,892)
70
+20%since 1990
from 58 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.1%
−1.9 ptssince 1990
from 10.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
64.9%
+12.1 ptssince 1990
from 52.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.2%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 4.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.5 min
+36%since 1990
from 11.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Baxley, Georgia?

Baxley, Georgia has about 4,150 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Baxley, Georgia?

The typical household in Baxley, Georgia earns about $24,441 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 $48,000, and the typical rent is about $374 a month.

How educated are people in Baxley, Georgia?

About 8.1% 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 24.4% 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 309 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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