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Blairstown

New Jersey · 344 residents · 0.419 sq mi
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Blairstown is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $150,417. Population has grown 33% since 2023. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $309,700. With a median age of 48.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
52% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

344
+33%since 2023
from 258 in 2023
2010 – 2024
821 / sq mi
+33%since 2023
from 616 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
48.6
−5%since 2023
from 51.2 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
149284418552687201020202024Blairstown
2024344
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$150,417
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $127,891 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$67,417
+7%since 2023
from $62,956 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
100.0%
+28.9 ptssince 2023
from 71.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
12.8%
−13.2 ptssince 2023
from 26.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.080
−74%since 2023
from 0.307 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade19.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food13.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$309,700
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $340,300 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
91.4%
+32.2 ptssince 2023
from 59.3% in 2023
8.6% rent
29.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 31.1% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
−70.9 ptssince 2023
from 70.9% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
2.1
−23%since 2023
from 2.7 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic80.2%(207)
Black12.4%(32)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(19)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score41.9%(108)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.1%(303)
Black3.8%(13)
Hispanic / Latino8.1%(28)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score27%(93)
27
−36%since 2023
from 42 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

51.9%
+6.8 ptssince 2023
from 45.1% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.3%
+13.5 ptssince 2023
from 72.8% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

34.9 min
+26%since 2023
from 27.8 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
62.5%
+7.8 ptssince 2023
from 54.7% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
15.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 12.3% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
21.7%
−11.2 ptssince 2023
from 33.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
83.4%
+10.7 ptssince 2023
from 72.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
16.9%
−8.3 ptssince 2023
from 25.1% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
50.6%
−24.9 ptssince 2023
from 75.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

57.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 53.1% in 2023
43.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 46.9% in 2023
2.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 3.5% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
9.6%
−10.2 ptssince 2023
from 19.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
2.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 5.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
95.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 95.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
4.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 5.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in Blairstown, New Jersey?

Blairstown, New Jersey has about 344 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Blairstown, New Jersey?

The typical household in Blairstown, New Jersey earns about $150,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Blairstown, New Jersey expensive?

In Blairstown, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $309,700.

How educated are people in Blairstown, New Jersey?

About 51.9% of adults age 25 and over in Blairstown, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Blairstown, New Jersey?

About 12.8% of people in Blairstown, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

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

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