State
County
Land Area (mi²)
1.1 sq mi
Density (mi²)
626.70/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
3.74% (25)
Growth Since 2010
6.29% (41)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Blairsville, Georgia Population 2021
693
Blairsville is a city located in Union County Georgia. It is also the county seat of Union County. With a 2020 population of 693, it is the 351st largest city in Georgia and the 11931st largest city in the United States . Blairsville is currently growing at a rate of 3.74% annually and its population has increased by 6.29% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 652 in 2010. Blairsville reached it's highest population of in . Spanning over 1 miles, Blairsville has a population density of 627 people per square mile.
The average household income in Blairsville is $32,237 with a poverty rate of 39.10%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $675 per month, and the median house value is -. The median age in Blairsville is 42.4 years, 37.8 years for males, and 49.4 years for females.
Blairsville Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Blairsvillewas:
- White: 82.73%
- Black or African American: 13.40%
- Two or more races: 2.90%
- Native American: 0.97%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
The current population of Blairsville, Georgia is 693 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 643.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 652.
Blairsville, Georgia Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 599 | 82.73% |
| Black or African American | 97 | 13.40% |
| Two or More Races | 21 | 2.90% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 7 | 0.97% |
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Blairsville Population by Race
Blairsville Population Pyramid $2021
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Blairsville Population by Age
Blairsville Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 230 | 1.93 | 25.2 |
| Non Family | 120 | 1.02 | 10.8 |
| Married | 67 | 2.73 | 55.2 |
| Female | 37 | 2.76 | 21.6 |
| Male | 6 | 6.33 | 0 |
2.69
Average Family Size
1.93
Average Household Size
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Blairsville Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22 | 3.84% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 130 | 22.69% |
| High School Graduate | 198 | 34.55% |
| Some College | 104 | 18.15% |
| Associates Degree | 68 | 11.87% |
| Bachelors Degree | 31 | 5.41% |
| Graduate Degree | 20 | 3.49% |
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Blairsville Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Blairsville Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 451 | 343 | 31 |
| Black | 83 | 69 | 20 |
| Hispanic | 23 | ||
| 2+ Races | 9 | 9 | |
| Native American | 7 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 24.10%.
Blairsville Educational Attainment by Race
Blairsville Language by Age
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Blairsville Language
93.76% of Blairsville residents speak only English, while 6.24% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.24% of the population.
Blairsville Language
Blairsville Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 386 | 143 | 37.05% |
| Multiple | 21 | 21 | 100.00% |
| Black | 10 | 10 | 100.00% |
39.10%
Overall Poverty Rate
37.79%
Male Poverty Rate
39.93%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Blairsville
The race most likely to be in poverty in Blairsville is Black, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Blairsville is White, with 37.05% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.00%. Among those working part-time, it was 47.86%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 40.28%.
Blairsville Poverty
Blairsville Poverty Rate by Education
Blairsville Marital Status
Marriage Rates
35.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
35.2%
Male Marriage Rate
34.7%
Female Marriage Rate
Blairsville Married by Age and Sex
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Blairsville Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Blairsville Marital Status by Race
Blairsville Marital Status
Blairsville Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 50 | 9.49% |
| Black | 5 | 5.15% |
Blairsville Veterans by Race
Blairsville Veterans by Education
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13.04%
Veteran Poverty Rate
60.87%
Veteran Disability Rate
Blairsville Veterans by Education
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30.8%
Labor Force Participation
27.3%
Employment Rate
11.2%
Unemployment Rate
Blairsville Employment by Age
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Blairsville Employment by Race
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Blairsville Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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61.74%
Born in Blairsville
96.55%
Native Born
3.45%
Foreign Born
2.76%
Non Citizen
0.69%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
96.55% of Blairsville residents were born in the United States, with 61.74% having been born in Georgia. 2.76% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Blairsville Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 693 | 25 | 3.74% |
| 2020 | 668 | 25 | 3.89% |
| 2019 | 643 | 25 | 4.05% |
| 2018 | 618 | 14 | 2.32% |
| 2017 | 604 | 36 | 6.34% |
| 2016 | 568 | 22 | 4.03% |
| 2015 | 546 | -8 | -1.44% |
| 2014 | 554 | -14 | -2.46% |
| 2013 | 568 | 3 | 0.53% |
| 2012 | 565 | -1 | -0.18% |
| 2011 | 566 | -52 | -8.41% |
| 2010 | 618 | 0.00% |