Blackshear
City in Pierce County, Georgia

Blackshear is a city in Pierce County, Georgia, with 3,506 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 112 ft (34 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Sunnyside, 6.3 miles SW.
- 3,506residents (2020 Census)
- 112 ftelevation · 34 m
- 5.1 sq miland area · 13.1 km²
- 693 / sq mipopulation density
- 31516ZIP code
About Blackshear
The city of Blackshear is the county seat of Pierce County, Georgia, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 3,506.
Blackshear is part of the Waycross Micropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in Blackshear
- Median household income
- $40,670
- Median home value
- $131,100
- Median rent
- $837/mo
- Median age
- 41.3
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Blackshear had 3,506 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,506 |
|---|---|
| Density | 693 per sq mi (267 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Blackshear at a glance
| State | Georgia (GA) |
|---|---|
| County | Pierce County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 3,506 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.06 sq mi (13.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.08 sq mi (0.20 km²) |
| Elevation | 112 ft (34 m) |
| Coordinates | 31.2908° N, 82.2529° W |
| ZIP code | 31516 |
| Official website | blackshearga.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1308284 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Blackshear
- Sunnyside6.3 mi SW
- Deenwood7.3 mi SW
- Waycross8.3 mi SW
- Patterson9.5 mi NE
- Hoboken10.5 mi SE
- Bristol11.3 mi N
- Offerman11.6 mi NE
- Mershon11.9 mi N
- Dixie Union12.8 mi W
- Waresboro13.3 mi W
- Nahunta17.1 mi E
- Hortense17.8 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Blackshear
What county is Blackshear in?
Blackshear is in Pierce County, Georgia.
What is the population of Blackshear, GA?
3,506 people lived in Blackshear at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Blackshear, GA?
The ZIP code of Blackshear is 31516.
What is the elevation of Blackshear?
112 feet (34 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Blackshear?
Sunnyside (6.3 mi), Deenwood (7.3 mi), Waycross (8.3 mi), Patterson (9.5 mi), Hoboken (10.5 mi).
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