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Baxley, GA
City in Appling County, Georgia.
Population
4,888
Land area
8.2sq mi
People per sq mi
598
ZIP codes
0
Baxley and its ZIP codes
Baxley at a glance
- Baxley is about 3.2 times as dense as Georgia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $29,880 a year, 61% less than the Georgia figure of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $72,300 (76% below Georgia) and median rent is $725 a month.
Local data for Baxley, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Baxley, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$29,880
Poverty rate
32.2%
Median home value
$72,300
Median rent
$725/mo
Homeownership
59.9%
Bachelor's or higher
12.4%
Median age
41.9
Average commute
26.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (239), German Americans (147), Irish Americans (136).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Appling County. PPP loans are for Baxley.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,804
7,777 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,616
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$173M
FY 2026, $9,359 per person
How people get to work
Baxley, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.0%
- Carpooled9.5%
- Public transit1.7%
- Walked1.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.4%
- Worked from home1.1%
Average one-way commute: 26.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Baxley, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
266
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
98
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 37°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Baxley, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.4%
U.S. 33.3% +8.1 pts
Diabetes
17.5%
U.S. 12.1% +5.4 pts
Smoking
19.3%
U.S. 12.8% +6.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
19.0%
U.S. 11.1% +7.9 pts
Cities near Baxley
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SurrencyTown | 9.3 mi | 0.8 |
| GrahamCity | 10 mi | 1.7 |
| SatillaCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3.1 |
| RockinghamCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.2 |
| HazlehurstCity | 16 mi | 4.7 |
| AlmaCity | 17 mi | 6.1 |
| OdumCity | 20 mi | 2 |
| DentonCity | 21 mi | 1.5 |
| MershonCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.9 |
| UvaldaCity | 21 mi | 1.9 |
| BristolCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1.8 |
| Lumber CityCity | 23 mi | 1.9 |
| AlstonTown | 23 mi | 2.8 |
| NichollsCity | 24 mi | 2.4 |
| ReidsvilleCity | 26 mi | 7.6 |
| ScrevenCity | 27 mi | 2.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Baxley, GA in?
- Baxley is in Appling County, Georgia.
- What is the population of Baxley, GA?
- About 4,888 people live in Baxley, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Baxley?
- Nearby places include Surrency (9.3 mi), Graham (10 mi), Satilla (13 mi), Rockingham (16 mi), Hazlehurst (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023