Economy & Jobs — Blakely, Georgia
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $49,821 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$60,000 |
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| Per Capita Income | $20,477 |
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| Poverty Rate | 26.8% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 4.2% |
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| In Labor Force | 2,106 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 26.2% |
| Manufacturing | 17.5% |
| Retail | 14.6% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Gas Stations | 8 |
| Insurance Agencies | 8 |
| Fast Food | 8 |
| General Merchandise | 7 |
| Grocery Stores | 6 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 6 |
| Convenience Stores | 5 |
| Commercial Banks | 5 |
| Law Offices | 4 |
| Child Day Care | 4 |
| Hotels Motels | 4 |
| Liquor Stores | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
