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Blennerhassett

West Virginia · 3,089 residents · 4.98 sq mi
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Blennerhassett has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $53,321. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value is $128,300. With a median age of 44.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 4.9% of residents. Households here earn about 39% more than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% 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
3,089
−4%since 2000
from 3,225 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
620 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 648 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.8
+10%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Blennerhassett
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,321
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,111
+21%since 2000
from $22,485 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
30.1%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.349
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance10.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$128,300
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$588
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $428 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
50.1%
−41.8 ptssince 2000
from 91.9% in 2000
10.9% rent
Vacancy rate
16.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
11.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
3.6%
−12.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+37%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(3,163)
Black0.6%(18)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(12)
Asian0.5%(16)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.5%(114)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(3,007)
Black0.7%(21)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(15)
Asian0.5%(14)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4%(125)
Diversity Score
4
+14%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.6%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 90.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.6 min
+43%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
89.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 90.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% 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
2.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.9%
−27.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Female
49.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.8%
−36.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Blennerhassett, West Virginia?

Blennerhassett, West Virginia has about 3,089 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Blennerhassett, West Virginia?

The typical household in Blennerhassett, West Virginia earns about $53,321 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Blennerhassett, West Virginia expensive?

In Blennerhassett, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $128,300, and the typical rent is about $588 a month.

How educated are people in Blennerhassett, West Virginia?

About 19.6% of adults age 25 and over in Blennerhassett, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Blennerhassett, West Virginia?

About 4.9% of people in Blennerhassett, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Blennerhassett, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Blennerhassett, West Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 165 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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