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Blairstown

New Jersey · 493 residents · 0.419 sq mi
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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

493
+44%since 2019
from 343 in 2019
2010 – 2024
1,177 / sq mi
+44%since 2019
from 819 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
39.1
−11%since 2019
from 43.7 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 20102024
149284418552687201020202024Blairstown
2024344
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$19,586
−9%since 2019
from $21,555 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2019
from 11.5% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
38.8%
+22.8 ptssince 2019
from 16.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing24%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction24%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade18.7%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

$1,256
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,344 in 2019
US average: $1,124
66.0%
+66.0 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
34.0% rent
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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)
27
−17%since 2019
from 32 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

29.2%
+16.4 ptssince 2019
from 12.9% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
37.4%
−9.8 ptssince 2019
from 47.3% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

29.2 min
+38%since 2019
from 21.2 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
82.7%
+16.2 ptssince 2019
from 66.4% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

13.8%
+6.3 ptssince 2019
from 7.5% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
44.6%
−7.2 ptssince 2019
from 51.8% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
57.3%
+39.9 ptssince 2019
from 17.4% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

43.3%
−32.5 ptssince 2019
from 75.8% in 2019
56.7%
+32.5 ptssince 2019
from 24.2% in 2019
4.9%
−3.9 ptssince 2019
from 8.7% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
3.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2019
from 5.8% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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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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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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