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Baxley

County:
Appling County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
8.131
State:
Georgia

Baxley is a city located in Appling County, Georgia. Baxley has a 2026 population of 4,971. It is also the county seat of Appling County. Baxley is currently growing at a rate of 0.28% annually and its population has increased by 1.72% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,887 in 2020.

The median household income in Baxley is $29,880 with a poverty rate of 32.18%. The median age in Baxley is 41.9 years: 39.9 years for males, and 43.5 years for females. For every 100 females there are 78.0 males.

5K
Total Population
611
Density (mi²)
14 0.28%
Growth

Baxley Population

Baxley Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20264,971140.28%
20254,957140.28%
20244,943671.37%
20234,876-20-0.41%
20224,89640.08%
20214,892-6-0.12%
20204,8872094.47%
20194,678-48-1.02%
20184,72680.17%
20174,718-13-0.27%
20164,73170.15%
20154,724-18-0.38%
20144,74240.08%
20134,738160.34%
20124,722-4-0.08%
20114,726150.32%
20104,7113117.07%
20004,1503098.04%
19903,8412557.11%
19803,586832.37%
19703,503-765-17.92%
19604,26885925.2%
19503,40949316.91%
19402,91600%

Median Age

Overall: 41.9 years
Female: 43.5 years
Male: 39.9 years

Baxley Adults

There are 3,710 adults, (998 of whom are seniors) in Baxley.

Sex Ratio

Female: 2,746 (56.2%)
Male: 2,142 (43.8%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Baxley includes 55.26% White, 34.72% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,70155.26%
Black or African American1,69734.72%
Two or more races4168.51%
Asian440.9%
Native American260.53%
Other race40.08%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races2515.14%
White360.74%
Native American180.37%
Other race40.08%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,66554.52%
Black or African American1,69734.72%
Two or more races1653.38%
Asian440.9%
Native American80.16%

Baxley Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Baxley 's average per capita income is $31,440. Household income levels show a median of $29,880. The poverty rate stands at 32.18%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$54,141-
Families$50,131$72,209
Households$29,880$51,210
Non Families$23,454$27,408

$31,440

Average Income

$29,880

Median Household Income

32.18%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)