Bleckley County, Georgia
Bleckley County: county in Georgia, United States
About
Bleckley County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 13,063 and a population density of 23 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 12,955 inhabitants. Its county seat is Cochran. The county was created 113 years ago in 1912.
County Snapshot
Bleckley County at a glance
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CochranPopulation 5,018
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Quick Facts about Bleckley County
| Population | 12,955 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Georgia (United States) |
| Area | 568 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 1.5% |
| Land as percent of area | 98.5% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 32.4344,-83.3278 |
| Named for | Logan Edwin Bleckley |
| Altitude | 367 feet / 112 meters |
| Capital | Cochran |
| Establishment | July 30, 1912 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 08:45:41 (19th April 2026) |
| Density | 23 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -0.83% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 72℉ Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Bleckley County is located at 32°26'4"N 83°19'40"W (32.4344400, -83.3278400). It has 4 neighbors: Dodge County, Laurens County, Pulaski County and Twiggs County.
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The largest city of Bleckley County is Cochran with a population of 5,018. . See all Bleckley County cities & populated places.
Bleckley County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Bleckley County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Cochran | 5,018 | County seat in Bleckley County, Georgia, USA |
Weather
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Bleckley County decreased by 0.83% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 13,063 | - | census |
| 2011 | 13,082 | 0.15% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 12,890 | -1.49% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 12,744 | -1.15% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 12,713 | -0.24% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 12,714 | 0.01% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 12,864 | 1.17% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 12,764 | -0.78% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 12,821 | 0.44% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 12,873 | 0.4% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 12,955 | 0.63% | estimation process |
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|---|---|---|
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