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Blair

Oklahoma · 711 residents (2025 est.) · 0.477 sq mi
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Blair has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,063. Population has fallen 35% since 2000, a loss of 309 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $88,900. At a median age of 31.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 31.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
585
−35%since 2000
from 894 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,226 / sq mi
−35%since 2000
from 1,874 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
31.1
−13%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:711 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5046187328459591990201020202024Blair
2024585
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,063
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,821 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,370
+137%since 2000
from $12,833 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.8%
+15.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.386
+1%since 2010
from 0.381 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade11.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction4.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing4.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,900
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$772
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $368 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
48.7%
−16.9 ptssince 2000
from 65.7% in 2000
51.3% rent
Vacancy rate
13.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
8.1%
−20.0 ptssince 2009
from 28.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.2%
−18.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.8
+28%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
34
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.8%(758)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino10.4%(93)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score25%(224)
2024
White, non-Hispanic75.6%(442)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino10.1%(59)
Asian0%(0)
Other14.2%(83)
Diversity Score49.9%(292)
Diversity Score
50
+99%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.8%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.6%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.9 min
+9%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
89.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 84.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.3%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.7%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 9.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
72.4%
+10.2 ptssince 2011
from 62.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.7%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.4%
−32.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Female
53.5%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.4%
−37.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2012
from 20.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.9%
−68.7 ptssince 2013
from 78.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.3%
+18.6 ptssince 2017
from 67.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2016
from 93.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2016
from 5.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Blair, Oklahoma?

Blair, Oklahoma has about 585 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Blair, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Blair, Oklahoma earns about $49,063 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Blair, Oklahoma expensive?

In Blair, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $88,900, and the typical rent is about $772 a month.

How educated are people in Blair, Oklahoma?

About 15.8% of adults age 25 and over in Blair, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Blair, Oklahoma?

About 18.4% of people in Blair, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Blair, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Blair, Oklahoma has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 336 residents, a change of about -36 percent over that period.

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

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