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Blakely

Georgia · 5,156 residents (2025 est.) · 17.551 sq mi
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Blakely has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,821. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $152,500. The poverty rate of 26.8% 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: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 73%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,238
−8%since 2000
from 5,696 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
298 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 325 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.8
+19%since 2000
from 33.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:5,156 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K5K6K1990201020202024Blakely
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,821
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,861
+107%since 2000
from $12,012 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.7%
+23.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
26.8%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 33.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.457
−3%since 2010
from 0.469 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade13%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance9.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$152,500
+73%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$765
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $296 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
48.4%
−12.6 ptssince 2000
from 60.9% in 2000
51.6% rent
Vacancy rate
14.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.6%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.6%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
+28%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
65
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic37.8%(2,155)
Black59.5%(3,387)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(88)
Asian0.3%(18)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.8%(3,521)
2024
White, non-Hispanic20.9%(1,093)
Black77.8%(4,074)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.9%(45)
Other0.5%(26)
Diversity Score43.9%(2,301)
Diversity Score
44
−29%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.6%
+16.7 ptssince 2000
from 63.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.8 min
+11%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 83.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−11.1 ptssince 2011
from 15.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.1%
+8.7 ptssince 2011
from 44.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.9%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 29.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.8%
−33.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
Female
56.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.5%
−36.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.9%
−7.6 ptssince 2012
from 23.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.4%
−66.8 ptssince 2013
from 80.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
74.7%
+23.7 ptssince 2017
from 51.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2016
from 98.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2016
from 0.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Blakely, Georgia?

Blakely, Georgia has about 5,238 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Blakely, Georgia?

The typical household in Blakely, Georgia earns about $49,821 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Blakely, Georgia expensive?

In Blakely, Georgia, the median home is worth about $152,500, and the typical rent is about $765 a month.

How educated are people in Blakely, Georgia?

About 12.0% of adults age 25 and over in Blakely, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Blakely, Georgia?

About 26.8% of people in Blakely, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Blakely, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Blakely, Georgia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 357 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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