Bleckley County, Georgia
County
Overview
- County Name
- Bleckley County
- State
- Georgia
- FIPS Code
- 13023
- State FIPS
- 13
- County FIPS
- 023
Geography
- Land Area
- 215.88 sq mi
- Water Area
- 3.25 sq mi
- Total Area
- 219.13 sq mi
- Latitude
- 32.435403
- Longitude
- -83.331717
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 12,347
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 9,833
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 11,899 | 96.4% |
| Hispanic | 448 | 3.6% |
| White | 8,488 | 68.7% |
| Black | 3,224 | 26.1% |
| Asian | 69 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 17 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 18 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 9,543 | 97.1% |
| Hispanic | 288 | 2.9% |
| White | 6,934 | 70.5% |
| Black | 2,479 | 25.2% |
| Asian | 92 | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 37 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 12,430
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $65,462
- Poverty Rate
- 17.4%
- Population Below Poverty
- 2,160
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 8,486 | 68.3% |
| Black | 3,239 | 26.1% |
| Asian | 116 | 0.9% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 7,573
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 1,911 | 25.2% |
| Republican | 3,779 | 49.9% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 1,883 | 24.9% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 3,493 | 46.1% |
| Female | 4,080 | 53.9% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 5,461 | 72.1% |
| Hispanic | 141 | 1.9% |
| Black | 1,506 | 19.9% |
| Asian | 70 | 0.9% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 4,617
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 61.0%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 3,661 | 67.0% |
| Hispanic | 65 | 46.1% |
| Black | 639 | 42.4% |
| Asian | 27 | 38.6% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 2,121 | 60.7% |
| Female | 2,496 | 61.2% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 2,413 (29.5%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 1,617 (19.8%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 5,288
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $139,107
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $812
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 83.1%
- Public Transit
- 0.1%
- Work From Home
- 7.5%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 31.5%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.