Bleckley County, Georgia

Bleckley County is a county located in the central portion of the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 13,063.[1] The county seat is Cochran.[2]

Bleckley County
U.S. county
Location within the U.S. state of Georgia
Georgia's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 32°26′N 83°20′W
Country United States
State Georgia
Founded1912
Named forLogan Edwin Bleckley
SeatCochran
Largest cityCochran
Government
 • County CommissionerRobert Brockman
Area
 • Total219 sq mi (570 km2)
 • Land216 sq mi (560 km2)
 • Water3.3 sq mi (9 km2)  1.5%%
Population
 • Estimate 
(2019)
12,873
 • Density61/sq mi (24/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district8th
Websitewww.bleckley.org/index.asp

History

The county was named for Logan Edwin Bleckley, a soldier and Justice of the Supreme Court of Georgia.[3] The state constitutional amendment to create the county was proposed by the Georgia General Assembly on July 30, 1912, and ratified November 5, 1912. Bleckley County was formerly home to Middle Georgia College, the oldest two-year public college in the nation. In 2013 it merged with Macon State College to become Middle Georgia State University.[4]

Bleckley County High School made news in March 2010 for allowing a same-sex couple to attend its senior prom, after another same-sex couple in Mississippi were denied attendance at another senior prom.[5]

Government

Bleckley County is one of eight remaining counties in Georgia that operates under a sole commissioner form of government, with a single county commissioner acting as the county executive and legislative branches. The current County Commissioner is Robert Brockman, the Sheriff is Kris Coody, the Fire Chief is Matt Kelley, the Clerk of Superior Court is Dianne C. Brown, the Tax Commissioner is J. David Brown, and the Probate Judge is Hon. Kenneth Powell.

Presidential elections results
Previous presidential elections results[6]
Year Republican Democratic Third parties
2020 75.8% 4,328 23.0% 1,311 1.2% 67
2016 74.8% 3,719 22.1% 1,101 3.1% 154
2012 72.9% 3,587 25.8% 1,269 1.3% 64
2008 71.9% 3,657 27.1% 1,380 0.9% 47
2004 70.8% 3,167 28.7% 1,281 0.5% 23
2000 65.0% 2,436 34.0% 1,273 1.1% 40
1996 49.3% 1,632 41.3% 1,365 9.4% 311
1992 39.7% 1,570 43.2% 1,710 17.1% 676
1988 62.1% 1,950 37.4% 1,175 0.4% 13
1984 56.6% 1,912 43.4% 1,465
1980 36.7% 1,261 58.6% 2,014 4.8% 165
1976 27.2% 972 72.8% 2,605
1972 86.0% 2,308 14.0% 377
1968 20.9% 756 11.0% 397 68.1% 2,458
1964 72.5% 2,578 27.5% 978
1960 26.6% 633 73.5% 1,751
1956 8.1% 136 91.9% 1,537
1952 11.0% 187 89.0% 1,517
1948 8.5% 71 64.0% 536 27.6% 231
1944 20.7% 213 79.3% 815
1940 11.3% 100 88.4% 785 0.3% 3
1936 9.6% 69 90.1% 649 0.3% 2
1932 2.7% 37 97.2% 1,338 0.1% 1
1928 10.0% 71 90.0% 641
1924 5.2% 21 90.6% 367 4.2% 17
1920 0.0% 0 100.0% 262
1916 3.7% 14 94.8% 362 1.6% 6

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 219 square miles (570 km2), of which 216 square miles (560 km2) is land and 3.3 square miles (8.5 km2) (1.5%) is water.[7] The county is located in the upper Atlantic coastal plain region of the state.

The eastern quarter of Bleckley County, roughly in a line from west of Danville running southeast, is located in the Lower Oconee River sub-basin of the Altamaha River basin. The central quarter of the county, between Cochran and the previous line, is located in the Little Ocmulgee River sub-basin of the same Altamaha River basin. The western half of the county, west of Cochran, is located in the Lower Ocmulgee River sub-basin of the same larger Altamaha River basin.[8]

Major highways

Adjacent counties

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
192010,532—
19309,133−13.3%
19409,6555.7%
19509,218−4.5%
19609,6424.6%
197010,2916.7%
198010,7674.6%
199010,430−3.1%
200011,66611.9%
201013,06312.0%
2019 (est.)12,873[9]−1.5%
U.S. Decennial Census[10]
1790-1960[11] 1900-1990[12]
1990-2000[13] 2010-2019[1]

2000 census

As of the census[14] of 2000, there were 11,666 people, 4,372 households, and 3,121 families living in the county. The population density was 54 people per square mile (21/km2). There were 4,866 housing units at an average density of 22 per square mile (9/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 73.24% White, 24.59% Black or African American, 0.09% Native American, 0.93% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.48% from other races, and 0.63% from two or more races. 0.92% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 4,372 households, out of which 32.90% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.80% were married couples living together, 15.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.60% were non-families. 25.50% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.00% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 3.02.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 26.60% under the age of 18, 11.30% from 18 to 24, 26.50% from 25 to 44, 22.10% from 45 to 64, and 13.60% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 93.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.50 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $33,448, and the median income for a family was $41,095. Males had a median income of $30,917 versus $22,912 for females. The per capita income for the county was $15,934. About 11.70% of families and 15.90% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.10% of those under age 18 and 17.80% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 13,063 people, 4,660 households, and 3,248 families living in the county.[15] The population density was 60.5 inhabitants per square mile (23.4/km2). There were 5,304 housing units at an average density of 24.6 per square mile (9.5/km2).[16] The racial makeup of the county was 70.1% white, 27.3% black or African American, 0.8% Asian, 0.1% American Indian, 0.7% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 2.3% of the population.[15] In terms of ancestry, 14.8% were American, 7.9% were English, and 6.3% were Irish.[17]

Of the 4,660 households, 33.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.7% were married couples living together, 15.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 30.3% were non-families, and 26.5% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 2.99. The median age was 35.9 years.[15]

The median income for a household in the county was $35,661 and the median income for a family was $48,750. Males had a median income of $36,697 versus $26,691 for females. The per capita income for the county was $18,960. About 18.0% of families and 19.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 29.1% of those under age 18 and 13.4% of those age 65 or over.[18]

Education
Main article: Cochran, Georgia § Education

Communities

City

Town

Census-designated place

Other unincorporated community
  • Cary
  • Goldsboro
  • Salem
  • Rebie
  • Westlake

See also

References
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  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
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