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Blanchard

Pennsylvania · 597 residents · 1.428 sq mi
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Blanchard is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $82,000. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $151,100. With a median age of 47.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 29% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
597
−4%since 2000
from 621 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
418 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 435 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.2
+20%since 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
3674695716727742000201020202024Blanchard
2024593
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$82,000
+76%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,042 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,569
+105%since 2000
from $17,836 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
52.1%
+27.5 ptssince 2009
from 24.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.3%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade18.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information16.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade4.6%
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%
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%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$151,100
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
82.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 85.5% in 2000
17.9% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−15%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(592)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.1%(7)
Diversity Score3.6%(21)
Diversity Score
4
+785%since 2000
from 0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.0%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.6 min
+77%since 2000
from 18.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 82.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 4.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.4%
−7.1 ptssince 2011
from 61.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
47.0%
−15.6 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
61.8%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
38.2%
−12.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.8%
−91.5 ptssince 2013
from 95.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Blanchard, Pennsylvania?

Blanchard, Pennsylvania has about 597 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Blanchard, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Blanchard, Pennsylvania earns about $82,000 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 $151,100.

How educated are people in Blanchard, Pennsylvania?

About 12.7% 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 3.3% 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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