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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Blackshear

Georgia · 3,283 residents · 5.066 sq mi
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Blackshear has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,285. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $60,500. The poverty rate of 21.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 36% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% 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

3,283
+1%since 1990
from 3,263 in 1990
1990 – 2025
648 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 644 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.6
+8%since 1990
from 36.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Blackshear
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,285
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,773 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,611
+32%since 1990
from $11,110 in 1990
US average: $21,522
21.0%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 22.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$60,500
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$323
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $237 in 1990
US average: $602
66.6%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 67.8% in 1990
33.4% rent
2.2
+2%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic80.8%(2,638)
Black19.2%(625)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score39%(1,274)
2000
White, non-Hispanic76.6%(2,515)
Black21.4%(701)
Hispanic / Latino1%(33)
Asian0.2%(6)
Diversity Score44.6%(1,463)
45
+14%since 1990
from 39 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.3%
+3.8 ptssince 1990
from 10.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
69.5%
+4.8 ptssince 1990
from 64.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.4%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 3.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.9 min
−24%since 1990
from 18.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Blackshear, Georgia?

Blackshear, Georgia has about 3,283 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Blackshear, Georgia?

The typical household in Blackshear, Georgia earns about $27,285 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Blackshear, Georgia expensive?

In Blackshear, Georgia, the median home is worth about $60,500, and the typical rent is about $323 a month.

How educated are people in Blackshear, Georgia?

About 14.3% of adults age 25 and over in Blackshear, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Blackshear, Georgia?

About 21.0% of people in Blackshear, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Blackshear, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Blackshear, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 20 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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