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CITY · 2010 ACS

Blandon

Pennsylvania · 7,152 residents · 4.438 sq mi
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Blandon is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $69,894. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. Median home value is $202,600. Poverty is rare here, at 5.6% of residents. Households here earn about 39% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.7
US median: 37.2
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,152
+3%vs 2011
vs 6,940 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,612 / sq mi
+3%vs 2011
vs 1,564 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
37.7
+6%vs 2011
vs 35.4 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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20247K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,894
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $71,220 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,554
+1%vs 2011
vs $27,378 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
43.9%
−3.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.2% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.6%
−1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.7% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.320
−1%vs 2011
vs 0.325 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$202,600
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $208,900 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$865
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $904 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
71.5%
−18.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 89.9% in 2011
11.2% rent
Vacancy rate
3.7%
−1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.6%
−4.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 35.6% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.8%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 25.7% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
−1%vs 2011
vs 2.9 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(6,272)
Black3.3%(229)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(166)
Asian3.1%(218)
Other0.8%(55)
Diversity Score22.6%(1,566)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.8%(6,280)
Black3.2%(230)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(423)
Asian1.4%(101)
Other0.1%(9)
Diversity Score25%(1,789)
Diversity Score
25
+11%vs 2011
vs 23 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.9%
+4.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 24.8% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.0%
+1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 91.7% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.3%
+1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.6% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.1 min
+3%vs 2011
vs 24.3 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.7%
+3.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 84.1% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.1%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.8% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.6%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.5% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.5%
−2.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.9% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.5%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.5% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.0%
+0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.5% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.7%
+3.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.4% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
39.5%
+1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 38.1% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
−1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.2% in 2011
Female
53.2%
+1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.8% in 2011
Foreign born
5.7%
+0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.9% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.6%
−1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.8% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Blandon, Pennsylvania?

Blandon, Pennsylvania has about 7,152 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Blandon, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Blandon, Pennsylvania earns about $69,894 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 $202,600, and the typical rent is about $865 a month.

How educated are people in Blandon, Pennsylvania?

About 28.9% 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 5.6% of people in Blandon, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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