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Blairstown

New Jersey · 515 residents · 0.419 sq mi
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Blairstown is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $74,750. Population has fallen 20% since 2011, a loss of 125 residents. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $236,700.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.6
US median: 37.2
More educated
48% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
515
−20%vs 2011
vs 640 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,229 / sq mi
−20%vs 2011
vs 1,527 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
37.6
−6%vs 2011
vs 39.8 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
149284418552687201020202024Blairstown
2024344
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$74,750
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $89,833 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,743
−14%vs 2011
vs $38,096 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
49.6%
−7.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 56.7% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.4%
−1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.5% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.430
+3%vs 2011
vs 0.416 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food7.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Retail trade7.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$236,700
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $239,500 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
32.8%
−5.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 38.6% in 2011
58.2% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−6.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.3% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
70.3%
+8.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 61.7% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.3%
+1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 31.8% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.2
+19%vs 2011
vs 2.7 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic70.3%(450)
Black29.7%(190)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score52.2%(334)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(486)
Black0.8%(4)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(18)
Asian0.6%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score11.8%(61)
Diversity Score
12
−77%vs 2011
vs 52 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
47.5%
−1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.8% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.6%
+1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 92.5% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
36.9%
−1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 38.8% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.0 min
−2%vs 2011
vs 22.4 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
49.7%
+3.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 46.7% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
41.5%
+1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 40.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
24.0%
−3.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 27.4% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
52.4%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.6% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.1%
+6.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 33.9% in 2011
Female
59.9%
−6.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 66.1% in 2011
Foreign born
25.6%
−4.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 29.7% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Blairstown, New Jersey?

Blairstown, New Jersey has about 515 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Blairstown, New Jersey earns about $74,750 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 $236,700.

How educated are people in Blairstown, New Jersey?

About 47.5% 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 14.4% of people in Blairstown, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

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