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Blackstone

Virginia · 3,675 residents · 4.495 sq mi
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Blackstone has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,566. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $59,300. The poverty rate of 26.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 41% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,675
+5%since 1990
from 3,497 in 1990
1990 – 2025
818 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 778 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.0
+5%since 1990
from 37.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Blackstone
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,566
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,039 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,562
+54%since 1990
from $10,115 in 1990
US average: $21,522
26.5%
+7.5 ptssince 1990
from 19.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$59,300
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$427
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $285 in 1990
US average: $602
61.7%
−2.0 ptssince 1990
from 63.7% in 1990
38.3% rent
2.2
+3%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic54.8%(1,917)
Black44.5%(1,555)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(20)
Asian0.3%(11)
Diversity Score63.4%(2,218)
2000
White, non-Hispanic49.9%(1,834)
Black46.1%(1,696)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(88)
Asian0.7%(26)
Diversity Score66.2%(2,432)
66
+4%since 1990
from 63 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.8%
+3.8 ptssince 1990
from 9.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
68.0%
+17.2 ptssince 1990
from 50.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.5%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 2.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.4 min
+8%since 1990
from 18.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Blackstone, Virginia?

Blackstone, Virginia has about 3,675 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Blackstone, Virginia?

The typical household in Blackstone, Virginia earns about $27,566 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Blackstone, Virginia expensive?

In Blackstone, Virginia, the median home is worth about $59,300, and the typical rent is about $427 a month.

How educated are people in Blackstone, Virginia?

About 12.8% of adults age 25 and over in Blackstone, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Blackstone, Virginia?

About 26.5% of people in Blackstone, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Blackstone, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Blackstone, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 178 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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