Bleckley County, Georgia
GA · FIPS 13023 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 12,430 | — | #2,323 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $62,008 | -17.5% | #1,895 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 37.7 years | -3.1% | #2,632 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $149,600 | -46.9% | #2,262 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $799 | -31.3% | #2,100 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 19.3% | +53.3% | #2,607 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Bleckley County has a population of 12,430, making it the #2,323 most populous county in the US. The median age is 37.7 years, which is 3.1% below the national median.
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The median household income in Bleckley County is $62,008, ranking #1,895 out of 3,222 counties — 17.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 19.3% and unemployment stands at 5.9%.
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The median home value in Bleckley County is $149,600 (-46.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $799/mo and the homeownership rate is 72.9%.
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92.7% of residents in Bleckley County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.1% above the national rate.
About Bleckley County, Georgia
Bleckley County, Georgia has a total population of 12,430, making it the 2,323rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Bleckley County is 37.7 years, which is 3.1% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Bleckley County is $62,008, which ranks #1,895 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 17.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 19.3%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9%.
The median home value in Bleckley County is $149,600, 46.9% below the national median. Renters in Bleckley County pay a median gross rent of $799 per month. The homeownership rate is 72.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Bleckley County, 19.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 41.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.6 min.
Bleckley County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 67.4% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (26.0%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.8%).
All data for Bleckley County, Georgia comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.