CITY · 2020 ACS
Blairstown
New Jersey · 493 residents · 0.419 sq mi
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The short version
Population has grown 44% since 2019. The poverty rate of 38.8% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Mid-age
median age 39.1
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
66% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01
Population & growth
Population, 2010 – 2024
2024344
Section 02
Income & economy
Households earning $100K+
13.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2019
from 11.5% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing24%
Construction24%
Retail trade18.7%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Information0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2019
White, non-Hispanic85.4%(293)
Black8.7%(30)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(20)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score32.4%(111)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.4%(406)
Black2.2%(11)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(34)
Asian1.8%(9)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score26.8%(132)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
37.4%
−9.8 ptssince 2019
from 47.3% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Section 07
Work & employment
Section 08
People & community
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Blairstown, New Jersey?
Blairstown, New Jersey has about 493 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.
Is Blairstown, New Jersey expensive?
In Blairstown, New Jersey, the typical rent is about $1,256 a month.
How educated are people in Blairstown, New Jersey?
About 29.2% 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 38.8% of people in Blairstown, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.
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New JerseyDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024