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Bleckley County

Georgia · 13,063 residents · 215.878 sq mi
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Bleckley County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,661. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $71,000. Households here earn about 28% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 35.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,063
+12%since 2000
from 11,666 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
61 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 54 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.9
+2%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K11K12K13K13K1990201020202024Bleckley County
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,661
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,448 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,960
+19%since 2000
from $15,934 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.491
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade12.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,000
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$648
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $373 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.0%
−37.1 ptssince 2000
from 76.1% in 2000
30.1% rent
Vacancy rate
18.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
13.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.6%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 32.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+10%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic72.9%(8,505)
Black24.6%(2,865)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(107)
Asian0.9%(102)
Other0%
Diversity Score49.9%(5,820)
2010
White, non-Hispanic68.9%(9,000)
Black27%(3,533)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(301)
Asian0.8%(109)
Other0.4%(55)
Diversity Score55.8%(7,283)
Diversity Score
56
+12%since 2000
from 50 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
73.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 71.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.8 min
+23%since 2000
from 18.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 83.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% 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
4.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.9%
−34.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
53.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.9%
−37.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bleckley County, Georgia?

Bleckley County, Georgia has about 13,063 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bleckley County, Georgia?

The typical household in Bleckley County, Georgia earns about $35,661 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bleckley County, Georgia expensive?

In Bleckley County, Georgia, the median home is worth about $71,000, and the typical rent is about $648 a month.

How educated are people in Bleckley County, Georgia?

About 10.1% of adults age 25 and over in Bleckley County, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bleckley County, Georgia?

About 19.5% of people in Bleckley County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bleckley County, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Bleckley County, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,633 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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