Blairsville, Georgia
Blairsville: city in Union County, Georgia, USA
About
Blairsville is a city located in the county of Union in the U.S. state of Georgia. Its population at the 2010 census was 652 and a population density of 226 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 655 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Blairsville
| Population | 655 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Georgia (United States) |
| County | Union County |
| Phone Area Codes | 706 |
| Area | 2.88 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 34.8762,-83.9582 |
| Altitude | 1,883 feet / 574 meters |
| Capital city | Blairsville is capital of Union County |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 01:53:07 (18th April 2026) |
| Postal code | 30512 |
| Density | 227 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 0.46% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 86℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Blairsville is located at 34°52'34"N 83°57'30"W (34.8762000, -83.9582400).
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Weather
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. South wind 0 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Blairsville increased by 0.46% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 652 | - | census |
| 2011 | 566 | -15.19% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 565 | -0.18% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 568 | 0.53% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 554 | -2.53% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 546 | -1.47% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 568 | 3.87% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 604 | 5.96% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 618 | 2.27% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 643 | 3.89% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 655 | 1.83% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 26,133 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 23,565 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 10.9% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 25,693 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 23,594 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.5% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 16.1% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 21.0% |
| Female persons, % : | 52.4% |
| White only, percent : | 70.6% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.3% |
| Asians alone % : | 16.5% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 4.1% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 31.2% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 45.5% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 622 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 46.5% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 45.4% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 45.4% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $447,900 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $2,927 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $1,373 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,468 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 10,512 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.39 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 87.3% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 61.4% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 89.5% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 86.8% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 89.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 42.9% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 5.6% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 19.5% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 63.5% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 55.1% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 17,443 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 48,798 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 2,449 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 67,242 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $2,817 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 36.6 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $72,633 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $44,745 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 9.8% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 2,956 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,775 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 893 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,316 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,623 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 175 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,769 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 24,508.7 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 0.96 |
Best Things to Do in Blairsville
1Vogel State Park
405 Vogel State Park Rd, Blairsville, GA 30512, United States View details
Phone: +17067452628 | Website available
2Nottely Dam
Nottely River, Blairsville, GA 30512, United States View details
Website available
3World's Largest Amish Chair
2193 Gainesville Hwy #2, Blairsville, GA 30512, United States View details
4Union County Historical Courthouse
1 Town Square, Blairsville, GA 30512, United States View details
Phone: +17067455493 | Website available
5The Cove at Nottely Boat Club
6036 GA-325, Blairsville, GA 30512, United States View details
Phone: +17068979499
People born in Blairsville (3)
People born in Blairsville, including politician Carlton H. Colwell, politician Lena Saradnik, football coach Robby Brown, .
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Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Blairsville, GA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 141361 | Young Harris College | Young Harris (GA) | 30582 |
Nearby Transit Stations (3)
Rail and bus stations connected to Blairsville, GA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| TCA | Toccoa | 47 North Alexander St. | RAIL |
| GNS | Gainesville | 116 Industrial Boulevard | RAIL |
| CSN | Clemson | Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Blairsville.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Blairsvill Post Office | Blairsville (GA) | 30512 |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Blairsville, Pennsylvania city in Union County, Georgia, USA with a population of 3,204 people.