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Blackburn

Missouri · 249 residents · 0.309 sq mi
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Blackburn has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,679. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $62,100. With a median age of 44.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
249
−12%since 2000
from 284 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
806 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 919 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.8
+17%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1562122683243801990201020202024Blackburn
2024240
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,679
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,313 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,860
+36%since 2000
from $14,603 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
3.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.2%
−7.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.266
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction8.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance8.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade7.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$62,100
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$468
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $356 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.5%
−41.8 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
29.9% rent
Vacancy rate
17.5%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
10.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.8%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
+58%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(266)
Black1.8%(5)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(6)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.5%(30)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(228)
Black3.2%(8)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score14.7%(37)
Diversity Score
15
+41%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 87.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.1 min
+45%since 2000
from 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% 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
3.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.5%
−34.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Female
50.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
23.2%
−27.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Blackburn, Missouri?

Blackburn, Missouri has about 249 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Blackburn, Missouri?

The typical household in Blackburn, Missouri earns about $37,679 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Blackburn, Missouri expensive?

In Blackburn, Missouri, the median home is worth about $62,100, and the typical rent is about $468 a month.

How educated are people in Blackburn, Missouri?

About 11.6% of adults age 25 and over in Blackburn, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Blackburn, Missouri?

About 4.2% of people in Blackburn, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Blackburn, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Blackburn, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 69 residents, a change of about -22 percent over that period.

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

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