Bleckley County, Georgia Population 2022
Bleckley County, Georgia's estimated population is 13,029 with a growth rate of 0.40% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Bleckley County, Georgia is the 117th largest county in Georgia. The 2010 Population was 13,036 and has seen a growth of -0.05% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 10,532 | 0.00% | |
| 1930 | 9,133 | -1,399 | -13.28% |
| 1940 | 9,655 | 522 | 5.72% |
| 1950 | 9,218 | -437 | -4.53% |
| 1960 | 9,642 | 424 | 4.60% |
| 1970 | 10,291 | 649 | 6.73% |
| 1980 | 10,767 | 476 | 4.63% |
| 1990 | 10,430 | -337 | -3.13% |
| 2010 | 13,036 | 2,606 | 24.99% |
| 2011 | 13,082 | 46 | 0.35% |
| 2012 | 12,890 | -192 | -1.47% |
| 2013 | 12,744 | -146 | -1.13% |
| 2014 | 12,713 | -31 | -0.24% |
| 2015 | 12,714 | 1 | 0.01% |
| 2016 | 12,864 | 150 | 1.18% |
| 2017 | 12,764 | -100 | -0.78% |
| 2018 | 12,821 | 57 | 0.45% |
| 2019 | 12,873 | 52 | 0.41% |
| 2020 | 12,925 | 52 | 0.40% |
| 2021 | 12,977 | 52 | 0.40% |
| 2022 | 13,029 | 52 | 0.40% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,092 | 70.64% |
| Black or African American | 3,673 | 28.54% |
| Asian | 15 | 0.12% |
| Some Other Race | 44 | 0.34% |
| Two or More Races | 46 | 0.36% |
Bleckley County, Georgia Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,250 | 2.73 | 72.8 |
| Married | 2,114 | 3.26 | 90.1 |
| Male | 352 | 3.62 | 75.3 |
| Female | 598 | 3.3 | 38.8 |
| Non Family | 1,186 | 1.23 | 58.3 |
3.21
Average Family Size
2.73
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 330 | 4.00% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 531 | 6.44% |
| High School Graduate | 3,171 | 38.48% |
| Some College | 1,966 | 23.86% |
| Associates Degree | 764 | 9.27% |
| Bachelors Degree | 820 | 9.95% |
| Graduate Degree | 659 | 8.00% |
Bleckley County, Georgia Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,330 | 5,821 | 1,376 |
| Hispanic | 169 | 116 | 10 |
| Black | 1,739 | 1,440 | 93 |
| Asian | 9 | 9 | |
| Other Race | 44 | 44 |
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 21.74%.
$31,135
Average Earnings
$39,574
Average Male
$24,264
Average Female
Bleckley County, Georgia Language by Age
Bleckley County, Georgia Language
98.50% of Bleckley County, Georgia residents speak only English, while 1.50% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.37% of the population.
Bleckley County, Georgia Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,890 | 1,069 | 36.99% |
| White | 8,279 | 1,056 | 12.76% |
| Other | NaN% |
18.37%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.85%
Male Poverty Rate
21.53%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Bleckley County, Georgia
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bleckley County, Georgia is Black, with 36.99% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bleckley County, Georgia is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.04%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.70%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.45%.
Bleckley County, Georgia Marital Status
Marriage Rates
44.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.6%
Male Marriage Rate
44.5%
Female Marriage Rate
Bleckley County, Georgia Married by Age and Sex
Bleckley County, Georgia 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.
Bleckley County, Georgia Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 758 | 10.26% |
| Black | 38 | 1.33% |
| Hispanic | 101 | 30.33% |
Bleckley County, Georgia Veterans by Education
5.13%
Veteran Poverty Rate
39.74%
Veteran Disability Rate
47.2%
Labor Force Participation
44%
Employment Rate
6.7%
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
81.18%
Born in Bleckley County, Georgia
97.56%
Native Born
2.44%
Foreign Born
0.85%
Non Citizen
1.59%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.56% of Bleckley County, Georgia residents were born in the United States, with 81.18% having been born in Georgia. 0.85% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990