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Blandon

Pennsylvania · 7,357 residents · 4.438 sq mi
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Blandon is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $109,417. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $290,700. With a median age of 45.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 5.2% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
30% 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
7,357
−3%since 2023
from 7,546 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,658 / sq mi
−3%since 2023
from 1,700 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
45.2
+4%since 2023
from 43.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
7K7K8K8K8K201020202024Blandon
20247K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$109,417
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $109,775 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,683
+1%since 2023
from $45,246 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
71.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 72.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 6.5% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.330
−4%since 2023
from 0.345 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade36.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information13.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade1.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$290,700
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $269,700 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,335
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,178 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
90.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 90.3% in 2023
9.1% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 15.5% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2023
from 52.2% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
+8%since 2023
from 2.5 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
39
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic79.2%(5,975)
Black1.9%(141)
Hispanic / Latino16.5%(1,247)
Asian1.4%(107)
Other1%(76)
Diversity Score43.1%(3,255)
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.2%(5,828)
Black2%(145)
Hispanic / Latino15.9%(1,172)
Asian1.7%(122)
Other1.2%(90)
Diversity Score43.3%(3,184)
Diversity Score
43
Unchangedsince 2023
from 43 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 32.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 95.4% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 9.1% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.5 min
+2%since 2023
from 27.8 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 73.6% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 12.3% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 13.4% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 6.6% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 2.9% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 71.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 11.6% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 35.2% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 51.4% in 2023
Female
48.6%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 48.6% in 2023
Foreign born
5.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 6.2% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 4.3% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 8.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 89.6% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 90.5% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 8.2% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Blandon, Pennsylvania?

Blandon, Pennsylvania has about 7,357 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Blandon, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Blandon, Pennsylvania earns about $109,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Blandon, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Blandon, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $290,700, and the typical rent is about $1,335 a month.

How educated are people in Blandon, Pennsylvania?

About 29.8% of adults age 25 and over in Blandon, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Blandon, Pennsylvania?

About 5.2% of people in Blandon, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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