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Blairsburg

Iowa · 176 residents · 0.642 sq mi
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Blairsburg has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $66,250. Population has fallen 25% since 2000, a loss of 59 residents. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $75,000.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
176
−25%since 2000
from 235 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
274 / sq mi
−25%since 2000
from 366 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.5
−4%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
941482012543081990201020202024Blairsburg
2024139
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,250
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,667 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,759
+61%since 2000
from $17,817 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.0%
+14.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.1%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.3%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction8.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing8.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,000
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
83.3%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 76.1% in 2000
16.7% rent
Afford Score
1.1
+2%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(234)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.1%(2)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(163)
Black1.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7.3%(13)
Diversity Score
7
+587%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.0%
+16.9 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.7%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.6 min
+110%since 2000
from 9.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 85.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 5.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2011
from 66.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.6%
−36.0 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Female
49.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−93.6 ptssince 2013
from 93.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Blairsburg, Iowa?

Blairsburg, Iowa has about 176 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Blairsburg, Iowa?

The typical household in Blairsburg, Iowa earns about $66,250 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 $75,000.

How educated are people in Blairsburg, Iowa?

About 19.2% 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 8.1% 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 114 residents, a change of about -39 percent over that period.

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