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Blossburg

Pennsylvania · 1,538 residents · 4.646 sq mi
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Blossburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,924. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $82,100. Households here earn about 31% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% 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
1,538
+4%since 2000
from 1,480 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
331 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 319 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.4
−2%since 2000
from 41.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Blossburg
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,924
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,449 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,295
+17%since 2000
from $17,375 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.412
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 7%
Manufacturing3.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,100
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$371
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $280 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.6%
−24.1 ptssince 2000
from 67.7% in 2000
32.8% rent
Vacancy rate
6.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 36.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 30.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+7%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(1,462)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(8)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.9%(27)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(1,500)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(20)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other1.4%(22)
Diversity Score7.6%(116)
Diversity Score
8
+307%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.8%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.1 min
+17%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 72.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.1%
−38.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
49.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.7%
−28.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Blossburg, Pennsylvania?

Blossburg, Pennsylvania has about 1,538 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Blossburg, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Blossburg, Pennsylvania earns about $34,924 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Blossburg, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Blossburg, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $82,100, and the typical rent is about $371 a month.

How educated are people in Blossburg, Pennsylvania?

About 18.9% of adults age 25 and over in Blossburg, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Blossburg, Pennsylvania?

About 12.4% of people in Blossburg, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Blossburg, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Blossburg, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 33 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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