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Blythe

Georgia · 798 residents (2025 est.) · 2.852 sq mi
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Blythe has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $135,800. Households here earn about 37% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
806
+12%since 2000
from 718 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
283 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 252 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.6
+14%since 2000
from 31.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:798 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2344055777499201990201020202024Blythe
2024806
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,750
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,705 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,692
+63%since 2000
from $15,190 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.4%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.0%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.413
+32%since 2010
from 0.314 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance12%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade8%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services3.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration0.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$135,800
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$925
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $456 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
84.5%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
15.5% rent
Vacancy rate
13.4%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.0%
+20.5 ptssince 2009
from 39.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+42%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
37
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.2%(576)
Black14.2%(102)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(23)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score37.8%(272)
2024
White, non-Hispanic66%(532)
Black23%(185)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(51)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other4.6%(37)
Diversity Score63.2%(509)
Diversity Score
63
+67%since 2000
from 38 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.4%
+20.2 ptssince 2000
from 68.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.0%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
42.7 min
+94%since 2000
from 22.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
88.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 88.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.4%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 6.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2011
from 56.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.6%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.8%
−26.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Female
52.1%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
15.6%
−34.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2012
from 19.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.4%
−73.8 ptssince 2013
from 80.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.1%
+29.7 ptssince 2017
from 53.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2016
from 93.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2016
from 3.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Blythe, Georgia?

Blythe, Georgia has about 806 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Blythe, Georgia?

The typical household in Blythe, Georgia earns about $48,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Blythe, Georgia expensive?

In Blythe, Georgia, the median home is worth about $135,800, and the typical rent is about $925 a month.

How educated are people in Blythe, Georgia?

About 14.9% of adults age 25 and over in Blythe, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Blythe, Georgia?

About 10.0% of people in Blythe, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Blythe, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Blythe, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 515 residents, a change of about 177 percent over that period.

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