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Blain

Pennsylvania · 229 residents · 0.318 sq mi
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Blain has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,625. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $124,200. Poverty is rare here, at 2.6% of residents. Households here earn about 28% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
229
−9%since 2000
from 252 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
720 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 792 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.4
+11%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2242402572732901990201020202024Blain
2024278
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,625
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,306
+44%since 2000
from $16,223 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.9%
+30.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.6%
−10.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance27.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical27.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Information14.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services8.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.2%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$124,200
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$904
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $405 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 78.1% in 2000
21.4% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+28%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(243)
Black3.6%(9)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.6%(22)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(212)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.9%(2)
Diversity Score6.7%(15)
Diversity Score
7
−22%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.3%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.4 min
+21%since 2000
from 31.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.6%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.1%
−7.5 ptssince 2011
from 9.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2011
from 59.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.1%
−26.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.2% in 2009
Female
49.1%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 38.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.2%
−61.4 ptssince 2013
from 76.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Blain, Pennsylvania?

Blain, Pennsylvania has about 229 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Blain, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Blain, Pennsylvania earns about $45,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Blain, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Blain, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $124,200, and the typical rent is about $904 a month.

How educated are people in Blain, Pennsylvania?

About 9.0% of adults age 25 and over in Blain, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Blain, Pennsylvania?

About 2.6% of people in Blain, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Blain, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Blain, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 42 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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