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Blakely

County:
Early County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
17.551
State:
Georgia

Blakely is a city located in Early County, Georgia. Blakely has a 2026 population of 5,042. It is also the county seat of Early County. Blakely is currently declining at a rate of -0.98% annually and its population has decreased by -5.62% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,342 in 2020.

The median household income in Blakely is $49,821 with a poverty rate of 26.75%. The median age in Blakely is 39.8 years: 31.2 years for males, and 41.6 years for females. For every 100 females there are 78.4 males.

5K
Total Population
287
Density (mi²)
-50 -0.98%
Growth

Blakely Population

Blakely Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20265,042-50-0.98%
20255,092-50-0.97%
20245,142-78-1.49%
20235,220-15-0.29%
20225,235-47-0.89%
20215,282-92-1.71%
20205,34277116.87%
20194,571-54-1.17%
20184,625-35-0.75%
20174,660-1-0.02%
20164,661-89-1.87%
20154,750-9-0.19%
20144,759-51-1.06%
20134,810-41-0.85%
20124,851-89-1.8%
20114,940-108-2.14%
20105,048-20-0.39%
20005,6961011.81%
19905,595-285-4.85%
19805,88061311.64%
19705,2671,68747.12%
19603,58034610.7%
19503,23446016.58%
19402,77400%

Median Age

Overall: 39.8 years
Female: 41.6 years
Male: 31.2 years

Blakely Adults

There are 3,869 adults, (836 of whom are seniors) in Blakely.

Sex Ratio

Female: 2,936 (56.1%)
Male: 2,302 (43.9%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Blakely includes 77.78% Black or African American, 20.87% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, Two or more races and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American4,07477.78%
White1,09320.87%
Asian450.86%
Two or more races260.5%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American4,07477.78%
White1,09320.87%
Asian450.86%
Two or more races260.5%

Blakely Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Blakely 's average per capita income is $44,770. Household income levels show a median of $49,821. The poverty rate stands at 26.75%.

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$93,028-
Families$62,054$76,427
Households$49,821$66,063
Non Families-$37,629

$44,770

Average Income

$49,821

Median Household Income

26.75%

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)