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Blowing Rock

North Carolina · 1,241 residents · 3.242 sq mi
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Blowing Rock has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $47,426. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $444,700. With a median age of 58.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 58.9
US median: 37.2
More educated
51% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,241
−12%since 2000
from 1,418 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
383 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 437 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
58.9
+16%since 2000
from 50.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7919621K1K1K1990201020202024Blowing Rock
2024992
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,426
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,271 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,443
+15%since 2000
from $34,294 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
32.8%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 37.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.3%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.541
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services28.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration9%
US avg: 4.9%
Information5.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Retail trade1.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$444,700
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $250,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$837
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $660 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.8%
−34.8 ptssince 2000
from 72.5% in 2000
28.8% rent
Vacancy rate
66.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 31.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.9%
+15.3 ptssince 2009
from 30.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
9.4
+103%since 2000
from 4.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(1,382)
Black0.4%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(9)
Asian0.4%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.4%(48)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(1,190)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(20)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0.2%(2)
Diversity Score5.8%(72)
Diversity Score
6
+73%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
51.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 47.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 88.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
16.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.9 min
+18%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.2%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 80.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.7%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% 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%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
52.3%
−20.8 ptssince 2009
from 73.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
Female
58.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.3%
−29.6 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Blowing Rock, North Carolina?

Blowing Rock, North Carolina has about 1,241 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Blowing Rock, North Carolina earns about $47,426 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 $444,700, and the typical rent is about $837 a month.

How educated are people in Blowing Rock, North Carolina?

About 51.3% 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 14.3% 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 shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 7 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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