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Blacksburg

Virginia · 44,826 residents · 19.796 sq mi
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Blacksburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,711. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 70% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $309,800. At a median age of 21.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 45% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 21.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
70% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
44,826
+13%since 2000
from 39,573 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,264 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 1,999 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
21.7
−1%since 2000
from 21.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
34K37K40K43K47K1990201020202024Blacksburg
202445K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,711
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,513 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,571
+62%since 2000
from $13,946 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.0%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
44.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 43.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information8.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade3.9%
US avg: 10%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance1.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade0.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$309,800
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $136,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,141
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $553 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
27.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 30.4% in 2000
72.6% rent
Afford Score
7.4
+23%since 2000
from 6.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.1%(32,869)
Black4.3%(1,700)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(920)
Asian7.7%(3,065)
Other0%
Diversity Score33%(13,076)
2020
White, non-Hispanic68.7%(30,815)
Black4.4%(1,952)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(2,612)
Asian16.2%(7,280)
Other3.3%(1,484)
Diversity Score59.9%(26,835)
Diversity Score
60
+81%since 2000
from 33 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
70.2%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 64.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 92.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
42.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 38.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.8 min
+34%since 2000
from 10.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
58.8%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 9.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 51.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
53.6%
−22.6 ptssince 2009
from 76.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
Female
46.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
Foreign born
14.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.8%
−88.5 ptssince 2013
from 92.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Blacksburg, Virginia?

Blacksburg, Virginia has about 44,826 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Blacksburg, Virginia?

The typical household in Blacksburg, Virginia earns about $41,711 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Blacksburg, Virginia expensive?

In Blacksburg, Virginia, the median home is worth about $309,800, and the typical rent is about $1,141 a month.

How educated are people in Blacksburg, Virginia?

About 70.2% of adults age 25 and over in Blacksburg, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Blacksburg, Virginia?

About 44.3% of people in Blacksburg, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Blacksburg, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Blacksburg, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 10,168 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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