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Blairs

Virginia · 1,062 residents · 3.475 sq mi
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Blairs has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,818. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $158,700. Households here earn about 47% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,062
+6%since 2023
from 1,001 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
306 / sq mi
+6%since 2023
from 288 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
36.7
−1%since 2023
from 36.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
5456868279681K201020202024Blairs
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,818
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $47,262 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,447
+6%since 2023
from $23,930 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 28.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 9.5% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.400
−1%since 2023
from 0.405 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade25.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information3.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$158,700
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $162,900 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$594
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $721 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
77.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 78.6% in 2023
22.9% rent
Vacancy rate
19.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 21.4% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 12.7% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 23.4% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
−8%since 2023
from 3.4 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
26
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic74.1%(742)
Black19.8%(198)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(61)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score51%(510)
2024
White, non-Hispanic71.6%(760)
Black20.4%(217)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(76)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.8%(9)
Diversity Score55.1%(585)
Diversity Score
55
+8%since 2023
from 51 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.2%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 17.1% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 88.9% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 12.4% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.7 min
+18%since 2023
from 23.5 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
60.5%
−7.3 ptssince 2023
from 67.8% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
30.2%
+5.1 ptssince 2023
from 25.1% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2023
from 5.2% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 5.6% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 50.3% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
2.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 4.1% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 21.8% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 47.0% in 2023
Female
54.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 53.0% in 2023
Foreign born
2.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 1.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 7.3% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
30.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 31.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 93.3% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 92.7% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 7.3% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Blairs, Virginia?

Blairs, Virginia has about 1,062 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Blairs, Virginia?

The typical household in Blairs, Virginia earns about $49,818 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Blairs, Virginia expensive?

In Blairs, Virginia, the median home is worth about $158,700, and the typical rent is about $594 a month.

How educated are people in Blairs, Virginia?

About 17.2% of adults age 25 and over in Blairs, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Blairs, Virginia?

About 8.8% of people in Blairs, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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

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