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Blairstown

Iowa · 692 residents · 0.496 sq mi
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Blairstown has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $46,583. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $100,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
692
+1%since 2000
from 682 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,395 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 1,375 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.0
+1%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6426737057367681990201020202024Blairstown
2024654
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,583
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,662 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,819
+30%since 2000
from $16,828 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.7%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 29.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.327
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade26.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information15.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction8%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services8%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration6.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services2.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$100,400
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$536
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $426 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
52.2%
−26.7 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
21.0% rent
Vacancy rate
8.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.8%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.6%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+3%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(677)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.7%(5)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(654)
Black0.7%(5)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(30)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score12.5%(86)
Diversity Score
12
+1597%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.8%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.1%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.6 min
+76%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.4%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 85.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.1%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
52.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
5.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.5%
−41.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Blairstown, Iowa?

Blairstown, Iowa has about 692 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Blairstown, Iowa?

The typical household in Blairstown, Iowa earns about $46,583 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Blairstown, Iowa expensive?

In Blairstown, Iowa, the median home is worth about $100,400, and the typical rent is about $536 a month.

How educated are people in Blairstown, Iowa?

About 14.8% of adults age 25 and over in Blairstown, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Blairstown, Iowa?

About 7.7% of people in Blairstown, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Blairstown, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Blairstown, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 14 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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