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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 2025 population of 5,092 . It is also the county seat of Early County . Blakely is currently declining at a rate of -0.97% annually and its population has decreased by -4.68% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,342 in 2020.

The average household income in Blakely is $62,430 with a poverty rate of 24.72%. The median age in Blakely is 33 years: 26.4 years for males, and 37.1 years for females. For every 100 females there are 75.9 males.

5.1K
Total Population
290
Density (mi²)
-50 -0.97%
Growth

Blakely Population

Blakely Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Blakely includes 73.56% Black or African American, 25.28% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, Two or more races and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Black or African American (73.56%)

White (25.28%)

Asian (0.59%)

Two or more races (0.57%)

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American3,88173.56%
White1,33425.28%
Asian310.59%
Two or more races300.57%

Blakely Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Blakely's average per capita income is $35,919. Household income levels show a median of $52,656. The poverty rate stands at 24.72%.

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$92,054-
Families$60,777$71,084
Households$52,656$62,430
Non Families$18,295$29,498

$35,919

Average Income

$52,656

Median Household Income

24.72%

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)