Population 6,570 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Blakely
Household size in Blakely
| Period | Blakely | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.66 | 2.70 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.51 | 2.77 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.66 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.58 | 2.73 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.08 | +0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Blakely average 2.58 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is smaller than in Georgia overall, where it has 2.73 people. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.66, as it has nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Blakely
| Period | Blakely | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.7 | 36.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.9 | 36.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.2 | 38.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.3 | 38.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.6 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Blakely are younger than 41.3 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The population here is older than in Georgia as a whole, where the median age is 38.6. The median age has climbed from 35.7 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Blakely
| Period | Blakely | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.7% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.6% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 22.3% | 13.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.8% | 13.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in seven households in Blakely (14.8%), well above the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 2.9 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Blakely
Renters in Blakely
| Period | Blakely | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.3% | 32.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 36.3% | 35.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 38.3% | 36.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 41.8% | 34.3% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.5 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is more common in Blakely than nationally: 41.8% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Among homeowners, 52.0% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the northwest; owners are most common in the south. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 3.5 points, mirroring the country.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Blakely
| Period | Blakely | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.2% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.6% | 13.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.6% | 11.6% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.2% | 10.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Blakely: 17.2% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 1.9 points, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Blakely
| Period | Blakely | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1970 | 1985 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1978 | 1987 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1979 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1983 | 1991 | 1980 |
| Change | +12 | +6 | +6 |
Homes in Blakely are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1983, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are older than in Georgia as a whole, where the median home dates to 1991. The median year built has moved up from 1970 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the east, while the northwest has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Blakely
| Period | Blakely | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $558 | $910 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $591 | $977 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $721 | $1,112 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $779 | $1,520 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$221 | +$609 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Blakely costs $779 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $221 a month since 2006–10, up 40%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 28.8% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the south; the highest are in the west.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Blakely
Bachelor's degrees in Blakely
| Period | Blakely | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.4% | 28.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.8% | 28.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.3% | 31.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.8% | 35.1% | 35.6% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Blakely have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 14.8%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree has edged down 0.6 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose. Blakely has a lower share of college graduates than the great majority of Georgia cities.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Blakely
| Period | Blakely | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 78.8% | 84.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 79.9% | 85.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 80.1% | 87.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 80.6% | 89.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | +5.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in five adults in Blakely never finished high school, well above the national share: only 80.6% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 1.8 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 282 Georgia cities with 5,000+ people, only 27 have a lower share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Blakely
| Period | Blakely | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.4% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.4% | 10.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.6% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.9% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.4 pts | −3.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Blakely is close to the national rate: 4.9% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 6.4 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Blakely compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blakely | 2.58 | 41.3 | 14.8% | 41.8% | 17.2% | 1983 | $779 | 14.8% | 80.6% | 4.9% |
| Rock Hill | 2.33 | 47.7 | 4.2% | 23.5% | 6.9% | 1986 | $923 | 16.4% | 89.8% | 1.9% |
| Colomokee | 2.93 | 35.8 | 24.1% | 43.6% | 18.0% | 1986 | $851 | 14.8% | 82.3% | 18.7% |
| Cedar Springs | 2.49 | 43.1 | 12.4% | 30.0% | 19.8% | 1985 | $829 | 11.4% | 79.9% | 5.9% |
| Lucile | 2.40 | 41.3 | 23.3% | 16.7% | 19.0% | 1985 | $1,029 | 10.6% | 77.4% | 15.4% |
| Hentown | 2.39 | 46.1 | 13.9% | 37.7% | 16.5% | 1985 | $812 | 14.5% | 82.3% | 4.7% |
| Old Damascus | 1.98 | 63.3 | 7.9% | 8.3% | 36.3% | 1979 | $815 | 13.9% | 85.3% | 0.5% |
| Hilton | 2.41 | 42.2 | 19.8% | 18.1% | 15.9% | 1987 | $1,057 | 9.7% | 78.3% | 13.2% |
| Haleburg | 2.80 | 43.4 | 7.3% | 11.5% | 14.6% | 1977 | $692 | 16.5% | 86.2% | 4.6% |
| Rowena | 2.72 | 44.2 | 19.8% | 23.4% | 35.3% | 1993 | $826 | 24.9% | 96.3% | 3.1% |
| Arlington | 2.41 | 41.1 | 26.8% | 41.2% | 20.5% | 1986 | $875 | 22.7% | 87.9% | 3.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Blakely. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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