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Blanford

Indiana · 281 residents · 0.424 sq mi
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The city has grown rapidly, with population up 82% since 2023. At a median age of 34.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 20.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Younger
median age 34.1
US median: 38.9
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
281
+82%since 2023
from 154 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
663 / sq mi
+82%since 2023
from 363 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
34.1
+123%since 2023
from 15.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
86159232305378201020202024Blanford
2024281
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$14,460
+33%since 2023
from $10,872 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.3%
−21.3 ptssince 2023
from 41.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.277
+86%since 2023
from 0.148 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade34%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services18.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration18.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance17%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical17%
US avg: 5.1%
Information8.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$50,300
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
23.7%
+23.7 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(154)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(281)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.1%
+33.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.0%
+7.3 ptssince 2023
from 87.7% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
76.7%
+13.3 ptssince 2023
from 63.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
23.3%
−13.3 ptssince 2023
from 36.5% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.1%
−28.9 ptssince 2023
from 80.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
−4.6 ptssince 2023
from 55.8% in 2023
Female
48.8%
+4.6 ptssince 2023
from 44.2% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.8%
+13.1 ptssince 2023
from 9.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.9%
−8.6 ptssince 2023
from 17.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Blanford, Indiana?

Blanford, Indiana has about 281 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Blanford, Indiana expensive?

In Blanford, Indiana, the median home is worth about $50,300.

How educated are people in Blanford, Indiana?

About 33.1% of adults age 25 and over in Blanford, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Blanford, Indiana?

About 20.3% of people in Blanford, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

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