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Blakely

Georgia · 5,371 residents · 17.551 sq mi
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Blakely has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,051. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 11% 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 $123,000. The poverty rate of 45.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 61% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 69%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,371
−6%since 2000
from 5,696 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
306 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 325 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.7
+10%since 2000
from 33.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K5K6K1990201020202024Blakely
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,051
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,297
+19%since 2000
from $12,012 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
45.3%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 33.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.2%
US avg: 10%
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction9.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$123,000
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$756
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $296 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
48.7%
−12.2 ptssince 2000
from 60.9% in 2000
51.3% rent
Afford Score
5.1
+114%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic26.9%(1,444)
Black69%(3,706)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(64)
Asian0.6%(32)
Other2.1%(113)
Diversity Score56.1%(3,012)
Diversity Score
56
−9%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
76.1%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 63.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.3 min
+20%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 83.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.4%
−7.9 ptssince 2011
from 15.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.7%
+8.4 ptssince 2011
from 44.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.4%
−41.3 ptssince 2009
from 64.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.1%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
Female
59.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.8%
−61.4 ptssince 2013
from 80.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Blakely, Georgia?

Blakely, Georgia has about 5,371 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Blakely, Georgia?

The typical household in Blakely, Georgia earns about $24,051 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 $123,000, and the typical rent is about $756 a month.

How educated are people in Blakely, Georgia?

About 10.9% 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 45.3% 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 224 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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

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