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Blair

Wisconsin · 1,366 residents · 4.298 sq mi
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Blair has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,490. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $86,700. Households here earn about 29% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% 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
1,366
+7%since 2000
from 1,273 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
318 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 296 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.1
−3%since 2000
from 42.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K1K1990201020202024Blair
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,490
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,769 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,350
+38%since 2000
from $16,253 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.420
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade43.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Information6.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,700
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$461
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $336 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.4%
−27.4 ptssince 2000
from 69.8% in 2000
32.2% rent
Vacancy rate
14.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.4%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 28.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+17%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(1,247)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(17)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.1%(52)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(1,297)
Black0.4%(5)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(52)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0.6%(8)
Diversity Score11.8%(161)
Diversity Score
12
+189%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.0%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 74.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.6 min
+17%since 2000
from 19.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
70.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 71.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
20.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
17.1%
−40.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
Female
57.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.9%
−34.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Blair, Wisconsin?

Blair, Wisconsin has about 1,366 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Blair, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Blair, Wisconsin earns about $36,490 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Blair, Wisconsin expensive?

In Blair, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $86,700, and the typical rent is about $461 a month.

How educated are people in Blair, Wisconsin?

About 11.8% of adults age 25 and over in Blair, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Blair, Wisconsin?

About 9.0% of people in Blair, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Blair, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Blair, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 240 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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