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Baxley

Georgia · 4,942 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 $25,971. Population has grown 19% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $92,500. The poverty rate of 24.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 58% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,942
+19%since 2000
from 4,150 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
608 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 510 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.5
+5%since 2000
from 34.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Baxley
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,971
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,441 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,874
+25%since 2000
from $14,321 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.7%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 24.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information26.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance12%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade11.1%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical11.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade9.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$92,500
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$585
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $374 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
54.1%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 60.9% in 2000
45.9% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+81%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic47.3%(2,338)
Black34.3%(1,696)
Hispanic / Latino13.4%(662)
Asian1.8%(89)
Other0.5%(25)
Diversity Score77.5%(3,831)
Diversity Score
78
+11%since 2000
from 70 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
68.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 64.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.3 min
+69%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.1%
+24.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.8%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2011
from 5.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.9%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 57.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.9%
−34.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.0%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
58.0%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
10.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.2%
−58.8 ptssince 2013
from 75.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Baxley, Georgia?

Baxley, Georgia has about 4,942 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Baxley, Georgia?

The typical household in Baxley, Georgia earns about $25,971 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 $92,500, and the typical rent is about $585 a month.

How educated are people in Baxley, Georgia?

About 7.4% 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 24.9% 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 1,101 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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

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