CensusEasy
CITY · 2020 ACS

Blowing Rock

North Carolina · 1,376 residents · 3.242 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Hickory metro area
Compare
The short version

Blowing Rock is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $83,333. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $497,000. With a median age of 63.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 47% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 63.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
62% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,376
−3%since 2000
from 1,418 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
424 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 437 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
63.9
+26%since 2000
from 50.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7919621K1K1K1990201020202024Blowing Rock
2024992
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$83,333
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,271 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$61,265
+79%since 2000
from $34,294 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
56.3%
+19.0 ptssince 2009
from 37.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.5%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services10.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade7.1%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$497,000
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $250,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,183
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $660 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 72.5% in 2000
24.7% rent
Afford Score
6.0
+29%since 2000
from 4.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Blowing Rock on RentDataNow
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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(1,291)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(33)
Asian0.7%(10)
Other3.1%(43)
Diversity Score15.4%(212)
Diversity Score
15
+359%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
61.8%
+14.7 ptssince 2000
from 47.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.7%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 88.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
27.0%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
+59%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 1.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 57.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
45.5%
−27.6 ptssince 2009
from 73.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
Female
54.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.9%
−82.7 ptssince 2013
from 90.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Blowing Rock

Bethany Beach
Pop 1,104
Rehoboth Beach
Pop 1,309
Redington Beach
Pop 1,355
Navarre Beach
Pop 1,558
Places similar to Blowing Rock
Head to head

Compare Blowing Rock to nearby cities

BLOWING ROCK VS
Boone
Income$30,065−64%
Home value$411,100−17%
Population19,929+1405%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
BLOWING ROCK VS
Lenoir
Income$49,910−40%
Home value$179,400−64%
Population18,372+1288%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
BLOWING ROCK VS
Morganton
Income$51,355−38%
Home value$221,700−55%
Population17,849+1248%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
BLOWING ROCK VS
Hickory
Income$64,576−23%
Home value$278,400−44%
Population45,975+3372%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Blowing Rock, North Carolina?

Blowing Rock, North Carolina has about 1,376 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Blowing Rock, North Carolina earns about $83,333 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 $497,000, and the typical rent is about $1,183 a month.

How educated are people in Blowing Rock, North Carolina?

About 61.8% 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 3.5% 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 128 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
North Carolina
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Blowing Rock with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →