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Blanchard

Pennsylvania · 740 residents · 1.428 sq mi
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Blanchard has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,906. Population has grown 19% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $107,100. Households here earn about 33% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
740
+19%since 2000
from 621 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
518 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 435 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.1
+2%since 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
3674695716727742000201020202024Blanchard
2024593
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,906
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,042 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,064
+7%since 2000
from $17,836 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.5%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.393
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade22.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information14.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$107,100
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$422
−36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $518 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.1%
−40.5 ptssince 2000
from 85.5% in 2000
15.4% rent
Vacancy rate
4.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
14.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.2
+45%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.7%(619)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.4%(2)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(722)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(3)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other2.1%(15)
Diversity Score6.7%(49)
Diversity Score
7
+1555%since 2000
from 0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.7%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.2%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.4 min
+22%since 2000
from 18.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 82.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.5%
−31.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
49.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.9%
−32.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Blanchard, Pennsylvania?

Blanchard, Pennsylvania has about 740 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Blanchard, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Blanchard, Pennsylvania earns about $33,906 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Blanchard, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Blanchard, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $107,100, and the typical rent is about $422 a month.

How educated are people in Blanchard, Pennsylvania?

About 14.7% of adults age 25 and over in Blanchard, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Blanchard, Pennsylvania?

About 14.6% of people in Blanchard, Pennsylvania 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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