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Blairsville

in Business 11,195 10,927

LABOR EMPLOYED BUSINESS & INDUSTR Y
A HIGH QUALITY OF LIFE INSPIRES FORCE
FOLKS TO STAY
he quality of life in
Blairsville is phenomenal:
Tverdant forests, awe-
inspiring waterfalls, placid 76,363 2.4
%
lakes, and radiant sunrises AREA LABOR UNEMPLOYMENT
and sunsets in the mountains. FORCE

Our Appalachian ecosystem, coupled
with a vibrant culinary scene, superior
schools, hospital and medical care
facilities ensures residents and
our many visitors enjoy living and 694 5.75 %
recreating here year-round. It is EMPLOYERS GA CORPORATE
these same people who fuel our TAX RATE
strong economy.
Blairsville is the county seat of Union
County at just over one square mile
and population of approximately 825.
Union County has approximately
24,600-plus residents. Since our $79,565 $34,630
neighbors work at our schools, hospital, AVERAGE PER CAPITA
county government, banks, and in HOUSEHOLD INCOME
tourism, you’re sure to meet them as INCOME
you make your way around town.
Union County is a pro-business
community that enjoys low taxes
and has a talented labor force of
approximately 11,000 people. 87.7 % 24.9
%
Blairsville’s employers attract people
living in the nearby counties of Fannin, H.S. DIPLOMA BACHELOR’S
Lumpkin, Towns, and White, as well as OR HIGHER OR HIGHER
(25 and older) (25 and older)
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics;
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