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Blandon

Pennsylvania · 7,289 residents · 4.438 sq mi
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Blandon is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $103,929. Population has declined 10% since 2019. Median home value is $212,800. Poverty is rare here, at 3.6% of residents. Households here earn about 63% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 38.8
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,289
−10%since 2019
from 8,111 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,642 / sq mi
−10%since 2019
from 1,828 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
42.2
+1%since 2019
from 41.6 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
7K7K8K8K8K201020202024Blandon
20247K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$103,929
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $92,750 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,576
+6%since 2019
from $41,235 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
65.6%
+6.2 ptssince 2019
from 59.4% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.6%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 3.5% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade25.2%
US avg: 10%
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$212,800
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $194,000 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,177
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,215 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
87.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2019
from 83.5% in 2019
12.3% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−2%since 2019
from 2.1 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic84.8%(6,880)
Black4.5%(362)
Hispanic / Latino8.1%(656)
Asian2.2%(180)
Other0.4%(33)
Diversity Score33.9%(2,752)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.7%(6,103)
Black3.1%(226)
Hispanic / Latino8.8%(642)
Asian1.3%(92)
Other0.4%(28)
Diversity Score31.2%(2,277)
Diversity Score
31
−8%since 2019
from 34 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 34.4% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2019
from 96.8% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2019
from 10.3% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.9 min
+18%since 2019
from 26.2 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.5%
−7.5 ptssince 2019
from 90.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2019
from 1.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2019
from 2.2% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2019
from 75.3% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2019
from 36.5% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2019
from 51.6% in 2019
Female
44.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2019
from 48.4% in 2019
Foreign born
5.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2019
from 7.2% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2019
from 6.4% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Blandon, Pennsylvania?

Blandon, Pennsylvania has about 7,289 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Blandon, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Blandon, Pennsylvania earns about $103,929 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 $212,800, and the typical rent is about $1,177 a month.

How educated are people in Blandon, Pennsylvania?

About 33.4% 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 3.6% of people in Blandon, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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