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Blakely, GA
City in Early County, Georgia.
Population
5,238
Land area
17.6sq mi
People per sq mi
298
ZIP codes
0
Blakely and its ZIP codes
Blakely at a glance
- Blakely is 57% denser than Georgia as a whole.
- The median household income is $49,821, 36% below the Georgia median of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $152,500 (50% below Georgia) and median rent is $765 a month.
Local data for Blakely, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Blakely, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$49,821
Poverty rate
26.8%
Median home value
$152,500
Median rent
$765/mo
Homeownership
48.4%
Bachelor's or higher
12.0%
Median age
39.8
Average commute
17.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (92), German Americans (61), Chinese Americans (45).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Early County. PPP loans are for Blakely.
Unemployment rate
4.9%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,653
3,540 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,579
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$88.8M
FY 2026, $8,185 per person
How people get to work
Blakely, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.6%
- Carpooled9.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home4.7%
Average one-way commute: 17.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Blakely, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
243
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
25
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 38°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Blakely, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.1%
U.S. 33.3% +8.8 pts
Diabetes
18.9%
U.S. 12.1% +6.8 pts
Smoking
18.8%
U.S. 12.8% +6.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.9%
U.S. 11.1% +4.8 pts
Cities near Blakely
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BlufftonTown | 10 mi | 1.6 |
| ArlingtonCity | 12 mi | 4 |
| Columbia, ALTown | 13 mi | 3.9 |
| Haleburg, ALTown | 13 mi | 3.8 |
| DamascusCity | 13 mi | 1.8 |
| Cedar SpringsCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3 |
| EdisonCity | 17 mi | 2.3 |
| ColquittCity | 17 mi | 8.2 |
| Fort GainesCity | 18 mi | 4.8 |
| Gordon, ALTown | 19 mi | 2.9 |
| JakinCity | 20 mi | 1.2 |
| ColemanCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.6 |
| MorganCity | 22 mi | 1.3 |
| Ashford, ALCity | 23 mi | 6.2 |
| Webb, ALTown | 23 mi | 11.3 |
| DonalsonvilleCity | 23 mi | 4.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Blakely, GA in?
- Blakely is in Early County, Georgia.
- What is the population of Blakely, GA?
- About 5,238 people live in Blakely, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Blakely?
- Nearby places include Bluffton (10 mi), Arlington (12 mi), Columbia, AL (13 mi), Haleburg, AL (13 mi), Damascus (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023