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Blythe, GA
City in Richmond County, Georgia.
Population
806
Land area
2.9sq mi
People per sq mi
283
ZIP codes
0
Blythe and its ZIP codes
Blythe at a glance
- Blythe is 49% denser than Georgia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $48,750 a year, 37% less than the Georgia figure of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $135,800 (55% below Georgia) and median rent is $925 a month.
Local data for Blythe, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Blythe, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$48,750
Poverty rate
10.0%
Median home value
$135,800
Median rent
$925/mo
Homeownership
84.5%
Bachelor's or higher
14.9%
Median age
35.6
Average commute
42.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (66), German Americans (36), Puerto Ricans (35).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Richmond County. PPP loans are for Blythe.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,399
104,220 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,141
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.97B
FY 2026, $9,527 per person
How people get to work
Blythe, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone88.3%
- Carpooled3.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home6.8%
Average one-way commute: 42.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Blythe, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
347
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
672
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 35°F
44.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Blythe, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.5%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
16.0%
U.S. 12.1% +3.9 pts
Smoking
17.7%
U.S. 12.8% +4.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.2%
U.S. 11.1% +3.1 pts
Cities near Blythe
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| KeysvilleCity | 4.6 mi | 1.1 |
| HephzibahCity | 4.9 mi | 19.5 |
| MatthewsCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 3.5 |
| Augusta | 8.7 mi | 302.3 |
| GrovetownCity | 10 mi | 5.3 |
| HarlemCity | 11 mi | 6.6 |
| WrensCity | 13 mi | 3.1 |
| DearingTown | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| GoughCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| MartinezCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 14.5 |
| StapletonCity | 16 mi | 1.7 |
| EvansCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 25.3 |
| WaynesboroCity | 18 mi | 5.5 |
| VidetteCity | 19 mi | 1 |
| ApplingCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 8.8 |
| AveraCity | 20 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Blythe, GA in?
- Blythe is in Richmond County, Georgia.
- What is the population of Blythe, GA?
- About 806 people live in Blythe, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Blythe?
- Nearby places include Keysville (4.6 mi), Hephzibah (4.9 mi), Matthews (8.3 mi), Augusta (8.7 mi), Grovetown (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023