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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Blairsburg

Iowa · 235 residents · 0.642 sq mi
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Blairsburg has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $46,667. Population has fallen 19% since 1990, a loss of 55 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $51,900. Poverty is rare here, at 0.9% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

235
−19%since 1990
from 290 in 1990
1990 – 2025
366 / sq mi
−19%since 1990
from 452 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.2
+31%since 1990
from 30.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
941482012543081990201020202024Blairsburg
2024139
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$46,667
+30%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,159 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,817
+79%since 1990
from $9,947 in 1990
US average: $21,522
0.9%
−3.6 ptssince 1990
from 4.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$51,900
+34%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$445
−14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $394 in 1990
US average: $602
76.1%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 76.4% in 1990
23.9% rent
1.1
+3%since 1990
from 1.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(290)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score7.3%(21)
2000
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(234)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score1.1%(2)
1
−85%since 1990
from 7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.6%
+7.5 ptssince 1990
from 7.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.2%
+4.2 ptssince 1990
from 78.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.5%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 0.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

9.8 min
−40%since 1990
from 16.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Blairsburg, Iowa?

Blairsburg, Iowa has about 235 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Blairsburg, Iowa?

The typical household in Blairsburg, Iowa earns about $46,667 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Blairsburg, Iowa expensive?

In Blairsburg, Iowa, the median home is worth about $51,900, and the typical rent is about $445 a month.

How educated are people in Blairsburg, Iowa?

About 14.6% of adults age 25 and over in Blairsburg, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Blairsburg, Iowa?

About 0.9% of people in Blairsburg, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Blairsburg, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Blairsburg, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 55 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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