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Blairsville

Georgia · 652 residents · 1.106 sq mi
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Blairsville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $215,000. The poverty rate of 23.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 49% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 133%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
652
−1%since 2000
from 659 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
37.1
+5%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5556607668729771990201020202024Blairsville
2024902
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2010
Under 53.7%(24)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 93.5%(23)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 143.7%(24)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 196.1%(40)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 2413.8%(90)
US avg: 7%
25 to 3416.4%(107)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 4414.3%(93)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5411.5%(75)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 647.2%(47)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 749.8%(64)
US avg: 7%
75 to 846.4%(42)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over3.5%(23)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,000
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $14,120 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,860
+29%since 2000
from $13,865 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 26.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.472
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade7.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services3.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$215,000
+133%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$528
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $368 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
12.0%
−26.9 ptssince 2000
from 38.9% in 2000
70.3% rent
Vacancy rate
22.4%
−12.2 ptssince 2009
from 34.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
57.0%
−13.3 ptssince 2009
from 70.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
8.6
+50%since 2009
from 5.7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Blairsville on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85%(560)
Black9.1%(60)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(24)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%
2010
White, non-Hispanic88.5%(577)
Black4.6%(30)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(30)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%(0)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican2.4%(21)
Ancestry
Irish16.9%(146)
German10.2%(88)
American7.7%(67)
English5.8%(50)
Scottish5.8%(50)
Dutch2.8%(24)
Scotch-Irish2.3%(20)
Belgian1.5%(13)
French1.3%(11)
Italian0.8%(7)
Hungarian0.5%(4)
British0.3%(3)
+ 1 more ancestry group with data
Slovak0.3%(3)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest American population · Largest English population · Largest Scottish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.3%
+16.7 ptssince 2000
from 58.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.7 min
−7%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
90.5%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 95.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
15.8%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.7%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
38.6%
−25.3 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
69.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 68.2% in 2009
Female
30.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 31.8% in 2009
Foreign born
4.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.1%
−64.6 ptssince 2009
from 71.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married44.8%(215)
Married40.4%(194)
Widowed2.5%(12)
Divorced12.3%(59)
Women 15+
Never married48.1%(148)
Married31.8%(98)
Widowed12.3%(38)
Divorced7.8%(24)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Blairsville, Georgia?

Blairsville, Georgia has about 652 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Blairsville, Georgia?

The typical household in Blairsville, Georgia earns about $25,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Blairsville, Georgia expensive?

In Blairsville, Georgia, the median home is worth about $215,000, and the typical rent is about $528 a month.

How educated are people in Blairsville, Georgia?

About 8.2% of adults age 25 and over in Blairsville, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Blairsville, Georgia?

About 23.1% of people in Blairsville, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Blairsville, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Blairsville, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 62 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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

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