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Blairs

Virginia · 916 residents · 3.475 sq mi
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Blairs has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $43,200. Population has grown 47% since 2011. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $112,500. With a median age of 42.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 30% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% 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
916
+47%vs 2011
vs 625 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
264 / sq mi
+47%vs 2011
vs 180 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
42.8
−12%vs 2011
vs 48.8 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
5456868279681K201020202024Blairs
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,200
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $41,645 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,199
−6%vs 2011
vs $23,547 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.1%
−7.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 25.9% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.9%
+4.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.5% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.339
−8%vs 2011
vs 0.369 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade28.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Information3.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$112,500
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $120,800 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$520
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $576 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.8%
−37.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 84.1% in 2011
23.5% rent
Vacancy rate
15.5%
−2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.3% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
44.1%
+10.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 34.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
16.4%
−24.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 41.3% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
−10%vs 2011
vs 2.9 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic63.5%(397)
Black32.5%(203)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.6%(10)
Diversity Score61.3%(383)
2010
White, non-Hispanic69.2%(634)
Black26.1%(239)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(27)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other1.3%(12)
Diversity Score56.3%(515)
Diversity Score
56
−8%vs 2011
vs 61 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.2%
−5.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.4% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.1%
+4.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 78.2% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.0%
−2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.3% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
−20%vs 2011
vs 31.5 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+8.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 92.0% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
25.0%
+3.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.1% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.8%
−5.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 39.2% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.5% in 2011
Female
50.8%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.5% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.7%
+1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.6% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Blairs, Virginia?

Blairs, Virginia has about 916 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Blairs, Virginia?

The typical household in Blairs, Virginia earns about $43,200 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 $112,500, and the typical rent is about $520 a month.

How educated are people in Blairs, Virginia?

About 15.2% 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 11.9% of people in Blairs, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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