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Blackstone

Virginia · 3,352 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 $47,500. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $155,600. Households here earn about 38% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 75%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,352
−9%since 2000
from 3,675 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
746 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 818 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.4
+8%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,500
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,566 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,292
+127%since 2000
from $15,562 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.0%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.2%
−10.3 ptssince 2000
from 26.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information21.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance11.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical11%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade7.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$155,600
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$661
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $427 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
47.2%
−14.5 ptssince 2000
from 61.7% in 2000
52.8% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+52%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic49.9%(1,834)
Black46.1%(1,696)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(88)
Asian0.7%(26)
Other0%
Diversity Score66.2%(2,432)
2020
White, non-Hispanic41.4%(1,387)
Black47.3%(1,584)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(206)
Asian1.1%(36)
Other0.4%(12)
Diversity Score71.2%(2,386)
Diversity Score
71
+8%since 2000
from 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
74.1%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 68.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.6 min
+65%since 2000
from 20.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 74.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.5%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 4.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2011
from 52.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.2%
−39.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
56.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
8.2%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.7%
−69.2 ptssince 2013
from 79.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Blackstone, Virginia?

Blackstone, Virginia has about 3,352 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Blackstone, Virginia?

The typical household in Blackstone, Virginia earns about $47,500 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 $155,600, and the typical rent is about $661 a month.

How educated are people in Blackstone, Virginia?

About 13.5% 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 16.2% of people in Blackstone, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Blackstone, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Blackstone, Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 145 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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

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