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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Blair

Nebraska · 7,512 residents · 5.511 sq mi
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Blair has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $41,214. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $100,500.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.0
US median: 35.2
Average education
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

7,512
+10%since 1990
from 6,860 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,363 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 1,245 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.0
+2%since 1990
from 34.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7K7K7K8K8K1990201020202024Blair
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$41,214
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,288 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,240
+46%since 1990
from $13,145 in 1990
US average: $21,522
8.4%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 5.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$100,500
+35%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $56,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$529
+25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $322 in 1990
US average: $602
67.8%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 68.4% in 1990
32.2% rent
2.4
+13%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(6,770)
Black0.6%(43)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(48)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score4.9%(338)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(7,268)
Black0.4%(33)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(101)
Asian0.3%(24)
Diversity Score5.2%(393)
5
+6%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

24.8%
+5.7 ptssince 1990
from 19.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
86.4%
+5.4 ptssince 1990
from 81.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.6%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 4.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.2 min
−25%since 1990
from 17.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Blair, Nebraska?

Blair, Nebraska has about 7,512 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Blair, Nebraska?

The typical household in Blair, Nebraska earns about $41,214 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Blair, Nebraska expensive?

In Blair, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $100,500, and the typical rent is about $529 a month.

How educated are people in Blair, Nebraska?

About 24.8% of adults age 25 and over in Blair, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Blair, Nebraska?

About 8.4% of people in Blair, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Blair, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Blair, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 652 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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