Blakely, Georgia Population 2022
Blakely is a city located in Early County Georgia. Blakely has a 2020 population of 4,382. It is also the county seat of Early County. Blakely is currently declining at a rate of -1.42% annually and its population has decreased by -13.18% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,047 in 2010.
The average household income in Blakely is $36,438 with a poverty rate of 44.26%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $760 per month, and the median house value is $91,000. The median age in Blakely is 30.5 years, 28.5 years for males, and 31.2 years for females.
Blakely Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Blakelywas:
- Black or African American: 71.60%
- White: 25.75%
- Two or more races: 1.33%
- Asian: 1.23%
- Native American: 0.09%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 3,331 | 71.60% |
| White | 1,198 | 25.75% |
| Two or More Races | 62 | 1.33% |
| Asian | 57 | 1.23% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 4 | 0.09% |
Blakely Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,584 | 2.85 | 48.6 |
| Female | 617 | 3.83 | 29.7 |
| Non Family | 519 | 1.12 | 52.4 |
| Married | 360 | 3.67 | 71.1 |
| Male | 88 | 2.77 | 67 |
3.55
Average Family Size
2.85
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 178 | 6.82% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 409 | 15.68% |
| High School Graduate | 1,036 | 39.71% |
| Some College | 510 | 19.55% |
| Associates Degree | 145 | 5.56% |
| Bachelors Degree | 237 | 9.08% |
| Graduate Degree | 94 | 3.60% |
Blakely Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,732 | 1,319 | 84 |
| White | 828 | 654 | 239 |
| Asian | 46 | 46 | 8 |
| Hispanic | 3 | 3 | |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 28.86%.
$23,739
Average Earnings
$31,446
Average Male
$21,195
Average Female
Blakely Language by Age
Blakely Language
99.79% of Blakely residents speak only English, while 0.21% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.21% of the population.
Blakely Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 3,260 | 1,687 | 51.75% |
| White | 1,139 | 231 | 20.28% |
| Multiple | 56 | 56 | 100.00% |
| Asian | 57 | 23 | 40.35% |
| Other | NaN% |
44.26%
Overall Poverty Rate
34.91%
Male Poverty Rate
51.11%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Blakely
The race most likely to be in poverty in Blakely is Multiple, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Blakely is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 14.76%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.65%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 55.19%.
Blakely Marital Status
Marriage Rates
23.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
29.2%
Male Marriage Rate
20.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Blakely Married by Age and Sex
Blakely Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Blakely Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 51 | 2.42% |
| White | 30 | 3.23% |
Blakely Veterans by Education
31.94%
Veteran Poverty Rate
4.17%
Veteran Disability Rate
53.9%
Labor Force Participation
46.7%
Employment Rate
12.8%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
86.44%
Born in Blakely
98.71%
Native Born
1.29%
Foreign Born
0.88%
Non Citizen
0.41%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.71% of Blakely residents were born in the United States, with 86.44% having been born in Georgia. 0.88% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 4,382 | -63 | -1.42% |
| 2021 | 4,445 | -63 | -1.40% |
| 2020 | 4,508 | -63 | -1.38% |
| 2019 | 4,571 | -63 | -1.36% |
| 2018 | 4,634 | -24 | -0.52% |
| 2017 | 4,658 | 3 | 0.06% |
| 2016 | 4,655 | -94 | -1.98% |
| 2015 | 4,749 | -8 | -0.17% |
| 2014 | 4,757 | -49 | -1.02% |
| 2013 | 4,806 | -43 | -0.89% |
| 2012 | 4,849 | -88 | -1.78% |
| 2011 | 4,937 | -110 | -2.18% |
| 2010 | 5,047 | -649 | -1.20% |
| 2000 | 5,696 | 101 | 0.18% |
| 1990 | 5,595 | -285 | -0.50% |
| 1980 | 5,880 | 613 | 1.11% |
| 1970 | 5,267 | 1,687 | 3.94% |
| 1960 | 3,580 | 346 | 1.02% |
| 1950 | 3,234 | 460 | 1.55% |
| 1940 | 2,774 | 0.00% |