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Blakely, GA


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Blakely, Georgia

Blakely, Georgia is 29 miles E of Dothan, Alabama (center to center) and 167 miles S of Atlanta, Georgia. It is in Early county. The population of the city is 5,696.

The People and Families of Blakely

In Blakely, about 38% of adults are married. Kids are seemingly everywhere in Blakely. There are a lot of singles in the city.

Blakely has disproportionaly more women residents than most cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Blakely had a median family income of $24,107.

Political Inclinations

Among Blakely political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $2,000. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Blakely Housing

Of the housing in Blakely, approximately 63% is occupied by their owners. Rents in the city are lower than most places in Georgia. Property taxes in Blakely are low by Georgia standards.

Commuting

In Blakely, 90% of commuters drive to work. The layout of the city makes walking and bicycling easier than most places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyBlakely Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyBlakely Affordability of Property Taxes
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Blakely Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Blakely, GA

Comparing Blakely 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
Female Share of the Population109
Children Under 5 Years Old97
Racial Diversity86
Senior Citizens78
Age of the Population35
Male Share of the Population12
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size77
Portion of People Married12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults26
People in Middle Class or Better11
People Above Poverty11
Median Family Income11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times78
Public Transportation Use68
Working at Home68

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents109
Affordability of Property Taxes1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing87
Housing Recently Built87
People Living Alone66
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals67

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