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Blowing Rock

North Carolina · 1,418 residents · 3.242 sq mi
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Blowing Rock is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $54,271. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $250,800. With a median age of 50.7, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 39% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 50.7
US median: 35.2
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 90%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,418
+14%since 1990
from 1,248 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
437 / sq mi
+14%since 1990
from 385 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
50.7
+13%since 1990
from 44.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7919621K1K1K1990201020202024Blowing Rock
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,271
+61%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,521 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,294
+94%since 1990
from $17,645 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
9.1%
−2.4 ptssince 1990
from 11.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$250,800
+90%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $100,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$660
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $408 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
72.5%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 70.5% in 1990
27.5% rent
Afford Score
4.6
+18%since 1990
from 3.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(1,232)
Black0.8%(10)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(6)
Asian0.5%(6)
Diversity Score4.3%(54)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(1,382)
Black0.4%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(9)
Asian0.4%(5)
Diversity Score3.4%(48)
Diversity Score
3
−22%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
47.1%
+13.5 ptssince 1990
from 33.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
88.5%
+10.6 ptssince 1990
from 77.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
16.1%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 12.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.5 min
−32%since 1990
from 19.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Blowing Rock, North Carolina?

Blowing Rock, North Carolina has about 1,418 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Blowing Rock, North Carolina?

The typical household in Blowing Rock, North Carolina earns about $54,271 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Blowing Rock, North Carolina expensive?

In Blowing Rock, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $250,800, and the typical rent is about $660 a month.

How educated are people in Blowing Rock, North Carolina?

About 47.1% of adults age 25 and over in Blowing Rock, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Blowing Rock, North Carolina?

About 9.1% of people in Blowing Rock, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Blowing Rock, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Blowing Rock, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 170 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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