Blakely is a city located in Early County Georgia. Blakely has a 2024 population of 5,177. It is also the county seat of Early County. Blakely is currently declining at a rate of -0.79% annually and its population has decreased by -3.07% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,341 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.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Blakely was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 3,881 | 73.56% |
| White | 1,334 | 25.28% |
| Asian | 31 | 0.59% |
| Two or more races | 30 | 0.57% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Asian
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,624 | 3.17 | 54 | 46 |
| Married | 658 | 3.64 | 70.8 | 29.2 |
| Female | 520 | 4.13 | 38.5 | 61.5 |
| Non Family | 391 | 1.22 | 45 | 55 |
| Male | 55 | 2.49 | 63.6 | 36.4 |
3.72
Average Family Size
3.17
Average Household Size
54.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 496 | 16.04% |
| Associates Degree | 302 | 9.76% |
| Bachelors Degree | 232 | 7.5% |
| Graduate Degree | 160 | 5.17% |
| High School Graduate | 1,220 | 39.44% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 173 | 5.59% |
| Some College | 510 | 16.49% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,128 | 1,583 | 153 |
| White | 904 | 785 | 239 |
| Asian | 31 | 31 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 30 | 25 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 7 | 7 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 26.44%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $56,250 | $122,375 | $48,421 |
| Graduate Degree | $27,738 | $0 | $26,736 |
| High School Graduate | $29,576 | $34,653 | $28,898 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $32,417 | $46,696 | $24,338 |
| Overall | $35,919 | $45,670 | $32,171 |
| Some College | $44,355 | $58,077 | $44,113 |
$35,919
Average Earnings
$45,670
Average Male
$32,171
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.86% of Blakely residents speak only English, while 0.14% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.14% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 3,833 | 1,129 | 29.45% |
| White | 1,268 | 144 | 11.36% |
24.72%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.51%
Male Poverty Rate
25.63%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Blakely is Black, with 29.45% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Blakely is White, with 11.36% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.72%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.99%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.17%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 31.23% |
| High School | 18.57% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.59% |
| Some College | 7.51% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 85.71% |
| Female Employed | 9.54% |
| Male Employed | 1.13% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $60,777 | $71,084 |
| Households | $52,656 | $62,430 |
| Married Families | $92,054 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $18,295 | $29,498 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
37.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.9%
Male Marriage Rate
33.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
197
Number of Veterans
172
Male Veterans
25
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 88 |
| First Gulf War | 42 |
| Korea | 38 |
| Second Gulf War | 37 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 85 |
| 35 to 54 | 62 |
| 65 to 74 | 46 |
| 55 to 64 | 4 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 124 | 12.29% |
| Black | 55 | 2.07% |
| 2+ Races | 18 | 60% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.99%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.33%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.1%
Labor Force Participation
50.8%
Employment Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
86.26%
Born in Blakely
99.87%
Native Born
0.13%
Foreign Born
0.13%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.87% of Blakely residents were born in the United States, with 86.26% having been born in Georgia. 0.13% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,972 | -41 | -0.82% |
| 2028 | 5,013 | -41 | -0.81% |
| 2027 | 5,054 | -41 | -0.8% |
| 2026 | 5,095 | -41 | -0.8% |
| 2025 | 5,136 | -41 | -0.79% |
| 2024 | 5,177 | -41 | -0.79% |
| 2023 | 5,218 | -15 | -0.29% |
| 2022 | 5,233 | -49 | -0.93% |
| 2021 | 5,282 | -59 | -1.1% |
| 2020 | 5,341 | 770 | 16.85% |
| 2019 | 4,571 | -54 | -1.17% |
| 2018 | 4,625 | -35 | -0.75% |
| 2017 | 4,660 | -1 | -0.02% |
| 2016 | 4,661 | -89 | -1.87% |
| 2015 | 4,750 | -9 | -0.19% |
| 2014 | 4,759 | -51 | -1.06% |
| 2013 | 4,810 | -41 | -0.85% |
| 2012 | 4,851 | -89 | -1.8% |
| 2011 | 4,940 | -108 | -2.14% |
| 2010 | 5,048 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,696 | 101 | 1.81% |
| 1990 | 5,595 | -285 | -4.85% |
| 1980 | 5,880 | 613 | 11.64% |
| 1970 | 5,267 | 1,687 | 47.12% |
| 1960 | 3,580 | 346 | 10.7% |
| 1950 | 3,234 | 460 | 16.58% |
| 1940 | 2,774 | -2,198 | -44.21% |