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Bleckley County, Georgia
Bleckley County, Georgia. Bleckley County had 12,866 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.2% since 2020, slower than Georgia (+5.5%). It holds 3 places (2 cities, villages and boroughs and 1 census-designated) and 4 census tracts. GEOID 13023.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
12,866
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 12,583 · ACS 2020-2024: 12,430
Median household income
$62,008
±$8,633 (90% margin)
Georgia: $77,353
Median home value
$149,600
±$30,123 (90% margin)
Georgia: $303,300
Median gross rent
$799
±$58 (90% margin)
Georgia: $1,393
How many people live in Bleckley County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 12,583 residents in Bleckley County. The Census Bureau estimates 12,866 for July 1, 2025, up 2.2% since 2020, slower than Georgia (+5.5%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 12,430 over 216 square miles of land.
| Measure | Bleckley County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 12,430 | 10,940,407 | −377 |
| Households | 4,465±207 | 4,074,366 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.51±0.12 | 2.62 | −0.20 |
| Housing units | 5,288±22 | 4,541,835 | no clear change |
Bleckley County's population since 2000
From 11,666 in 2000 to 12,866 in 2025: up 10.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Bleckley County?
Bleckley County holds 3 places: 2 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Cochran with 4,986 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Cochran | 5,026 | $33,456 |
|---|---|---|
| EmpireGEOID 1327512 | 319 | $43,438 |
| AllentownGEOID 1301500 | 195 | $46,538 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Bleckley County?
The median resident of Bleckley County is 37.7 years old; 20.3% are under 18 and 18.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 67.4%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 26.0%. 1.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Bleckley County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.7±0.9 | 37.6 | +1.9 |
| Under 18 years | 20.3%±0.2 pts | 23.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.1%±0.6 pts | 15.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.8% | 11.0% | +0.8 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 67.4%±0.6 pts | 49.1% | −1.2 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 26.0%±0.4 pts | 30.7% | −1.3 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.9%±0.4 pts | 4.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.7%±0.8 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.2%±0.6 pts | 11.2% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.6%±0.8 pts | 15.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.9%±1.9 pts | 7.2% | – |
| With a disability | 17.8%±2.6 pts | 13.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.3%±1.9 pts | 12.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 86.4%±2.9 pts | 89.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 19.8%±3.4 pts | 34.9% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.4%±2.1 pts | 13.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.3%±1.2 pts | 2.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Bleckley County earn?
Half of Bleckley County's 4,465 households earn less than $62,008 a year (±$8,633), against $77,353 in Georgia. In 2015-2019 it was $59,287 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 19.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Bleckley County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $62,008±$8,633 | $77,353 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $82,806±$11,129 | $106,944 | – |
| Per capita income | $31,579±$3,448 | $40,924 | +$6,401 |
| People below the poverty line | 19.3%±3.8 pts | 13.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 31.6%±6.7 pts | 18.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 22.4%±4.2 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 73.4%±5.4 pts | 91.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Bleckley County?
Owners occupy 72.9% of Bleckley County's occupied homes and renters 27.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $149,600 by its owner (±$30,123). The median renter pays $799 a month including utilities, and 50.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Bleckley County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $149,600±$30,123 | $303,300 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $799±$58 | $1,393 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 50.1%±14.2 pts | 43.4% | +19.5 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,497±$230 | $1,783 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 72.9%±4.1 pts | 65.7% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 5,288±22 | 4,541,835 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.2%±0.4 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.8%±5.7 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 64.5%±4.4 pts | 66.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 26.9%±4.2 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.5%±0.6 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.4%±1.8 pts | 3.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Bleckley County building?
Builders took permits for 86 new housing units across Bleckley County in 2025 (86 single-family), 6.7 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Bleckley County get to work?
83.6% of Bleckley County's workers drive alone and 7.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.9%.
| Measure | Bleckley County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 55.4%±4.0 pts | 63.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.9%±2.7 pts | 5.1% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 83.6%±3.5 pts | 70.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.7%±2.3 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.3 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Walked | 0.8%±0.8 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.5%±2.7 pts | 15.9% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.6 min±2.4 | 28.3 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Bleckley County's census tracts?
Bleckley County is divided into 4 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $39,184 (Tract 7903.02) to $87,674 (Tract 7901).
| Tract 790113023790100 | 4,581±357 | $87,674 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 790213023790200 | 2,770±394 | $63,256 |
| Tract 7903.0113023790301 | 2,994±295 | $51,818 |
| Tract 7903.0213023790302 | 2,085±344 | $39,184 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Bleckley County compare with Georgia's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 113th of 159 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 94th of 159 |
| Residents per square mile | 86th of 159 |
| Median household income | 60th of 159 |
| Median home value | 97th of 159 |
| Median gross rent | 107th of 157 |
| Poverty rate | 62nd of 159 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 75th of 159 |
| Median age | 114th of 159 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
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