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Baxley, GA


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Baxley, Georgia

Baxley, Georgia, in Appling county, is 76 miles W of Savannah, Georgia (center to center) and 108 miles NW of Jacksonville, Florida. The city has a population of 4,150.

The People and Families of Baxley

In Baxley, about 45% of adults are married. Baxley is known for its large population of single adults.

Approximately 43% of Baxley is non-white. The city boasts a diverse population for Georgia, with several racial groups well-represented among the population.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Baxley had a median family income of $30,648.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Baxley ($2,750). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Baxley Housing

About 61% of housing units in Baxley are owner-occupied. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments. Homeowners in Baxley benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other cities in Georgia.

Commuting

In Baxley, 95% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in the city are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most.

High Points

Baxley strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Georgia):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyBaxley Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Baxley Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 17%Baxley Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Baxley, GA

Comparing Baxley to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Georgia (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity1010
Children Under 5 Years Old87
Female Share of the Population65
Senior Citizens57
Male Share of the Population56
Age of the Population36
Well-Paid Single Men24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size75
Portion of People Married25

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults23
People in Middle Class or Better24
Median Family Income24
People Above Poverty24

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work99
Short Commute Times89
Public Transportation Use32
Working at Home23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes99
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals98
Affordability of Rents87
Seasonal and Vacation Housing78
Housing Recently Built73
People Living Alone66

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime13
Low Violent Crime11

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