Bleckley County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Bleckley County is located in Georgia with a total population of 12,414. It is the 113th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Bleckley County is 37.4 years. This is about average than the state median of 37.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Bleckley County is $53,005. This is 29% lower than the state median of $74,664. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 33% lower. The poverty rate stands at 20.5%. This is 52% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.5%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 7.4%. This is 45% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $132,900. Housing costs are 51% lower than the state median of $272,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Bleckley County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 73.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% higher than the state average of 65.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Bleckley County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 68.0% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 26.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.7%) is well below the state average of 10.7%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 4.3%.

Education

18.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 47% lower than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.9%.