| State | Georgia (U.S. state) |
|---|---|
| County | Richmond, |
| Unit pref | Imperial |
| Area total | 7.41 km² |
| Area land | 7.39 km² |
| Area water | 0.02 km² |
| Area total | 2.86 sq mi |
| Area land | 2.85 sq mi |
| Area water | 0.01 sq mi |
| Population as of | 2020 |
| Population total | 744 |
| Population density | 100.72 km² |
| Population density | 260.87 sq mi |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| Time zone (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| Coordinates | 33°17′41″N 82°12′2″W |
| Elevation | 138 m |
| Elevation | 453 ft |
| ZIP code | 30805 |
| Area code | 706 |
| FIPS code | 13-09040[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0354797[2] |
| Website | cityofblythega.com |
Blythe is a city, in Richmond County [3] in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 744. It is part of the Augusta, Georgia metropolitan area.
Geography
Blythe is located at 33°17′41″N 82°12′2″W (33.294858, -82.200623).[4] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.8 square miles (7.3 km2), of which, 2.8 square miles (7.3 km2) of it is land and 0.35% of it is water.
Demographics
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
|---|---|---|
| White (non-Hispanic) | 526 | 70.7% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 109 | 14.65% |
| Native American | 8 | 1.08% |
| Other/Mixed | 28 | 3.76% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 73 | 9.81% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 744 people, 224 households, and 160 families residing in the city.
In 2024 the Blythe population by county breakdown was as follows: 694 in Richmond County and 27 in Burke County.[6] In another count that year, the Richmond County population was same while the Burke County population was 50.[7]
Education
The majority of the city, in Richmond County, is in the Richmond County School System.[8] Blythe Elementary School is in Blythe and is under that district.[9]
The portion in Burke County is in the Burke County School District.[10] Burke County Middle School is the district's middle school, and Burke County High School is the comprehensive high school of that district.
Notable people
- Nat Dye, former Canadian Football League player[11]
- Pat Dye, former college football coach and Auburn University athletic director from 1981 to 1991[12]
See also
References
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
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- ^ "2020 CENSUS - CENSUS BLOCK MAP: Blythe city, GA". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 2024-10-25.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved 2021-12-14.
- ^ "General Highway Map Richmond County Georgia". Georgia Department of Transportation. Retrieved 2024-10-25.
- ^ "General Highway Map Burke County Georgia". Georgia Department of Transportation. Retrieved 2024-10-25.
- ^ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Richmond County, GA". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 2024-10-25. - Text list
- ^ "Home". Blythe Elementary School. Retrieved 2024-10-25.
- ^ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Burke County, GA". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 2024-10-25. - Text list
- ^ "Nathaniel S. Dye, Sr.". Thomas Poteet and Son. Retrieved 12 December 2025.
- ^ "Legendary Auburn football coach Pat Dye passes away". auburntigers.com. Retrieved 12 December 2025.