Blakely, PA is a small community located in Lackawanna County with a population of 6,640 and a population density of 1,619 people per square mile. It has a few local businesses including the Blakely Corner Store, a gas station and convenience store, as well as The Farm Stand which sells seasonal produce from local farms. Year-round outdoor activities include camping at nearby Lackawanna State Park and hiking along the D&H Rail Trail. There are also several organizations including the Blakely Lions Club and the Blakely Historical Society that work to preserve the town's history and culture. Local sporting events in Blakely include youth soccer tournaments at Valley View Soccer Complex and softball games at Rotary Field.
The population in Blakely is 6,640. There are 1,741 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Blakely is 54.3, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Blakely is 2.2, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Blakely
- 50.6% are married
- 6.4% are divorced
- 28.8% are married with children
- 8.7% have children, but are single
Race in Blakely
- 97.2% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.8% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.6% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.4% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander