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Blakely

Pennsylvania · 6,564 residents · 3.813 sq mi
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Blakely has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,153. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $143,300. With a median age of 47.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,564
−7%since 2000
from 7,027 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,721 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 1,843 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.2
+6%since 2000
from 44.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K7K7K7K1990201020202024Blakely
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,153
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,308 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,063
+28%since 2000
from $17,979 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.4%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.436
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade12.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services9.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$143,300
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$664
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $433 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.1%
−34.9 ptssince 2000
from 73.0% in 2000
29.4% rent
Vacancy rate
6.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.5%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.8
+44%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(6,878)
Black0.3%(20)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(54)
Asian0.4%(29)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.7%(257)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(6,265)
Black1%(63)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(116)
Asian0.7%(45)
Other2%(129)
Diversity Score12.9%(845)
Diversity Score
13
+253%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 19.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.7%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.5 min
+40%since 2000
from 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.6%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 90.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% 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
11.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.1%
−37.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
Female
55.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
Foreign born
4.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.2%
−26.9 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Blakely, Pennsylvania?

Blakely, Pennsylvania has about 6,564 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Blakely, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Blakely, Pennsylvania earns about $38,153 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Blakely, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Blakely, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $143,300, and the typical rent is about $664 a month.

How educated are people in Blakely, Pennsylvania?

About 17.4% of adults age 25 and over in Blakely, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Blakely, Pennsylvania?

About 12.4% of people in Blakely, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Blakely, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Blakely, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 658 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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

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