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Blairsville

Pennsylvania · 3,214 residents · 1.414 sq mi
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Blairsville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,417. Population has declined 11% since 2000. Median home value is $87,100. With a median age of 46.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 27% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,214
−11%since 2000
from 3,607 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,273 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 2,551 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.9
+14%since 2000
from 41.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Blairsville
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,417
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,625 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,586
+53%since 2000
from $16,771 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.5%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade13.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,100
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$617
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $395 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 63.0% in 2000
36.4% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−6%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(3,449)
Black3%(108)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(2)
Asian0.6%(21)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.9%(320)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(2,949)
Black2.6%(83)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(45)
Asian0.5%(16)
Other3.1%(98)
Diversity Score18%(579)
Diversity Score
18
+103%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.1%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.5%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 82.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.2 min
+38%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.4%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 77.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−7.2 ptssince 2011
from 10.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2011
from 63.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.7%
−34.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
54.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.8%
−86.3 ptssince 2013
from 91.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Blairsville, Pennsylvania?

Blairsville, Pennsylvania has about 3,214 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Blairsville, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Blairsville, Pennsylvania earns about $46,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Blairsville, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Blairsville, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $87,100, and the typical rent is about $617 a month.

How educated are people in Blairsville, Pennsylvania?

About 22.1% of adults age 25 and over in Blairsville, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Blairsville, Pennsylvania?

About 13.6% of people in Blairsville, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Blairsville, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Blairsville, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 438 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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