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Blennerhassett

West Virginia · 3,118 residents · 4.98 sq mi
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Blennerhassett has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $68,547. Population has declined 3% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $157,900. With a median age of 45.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 43% more than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,118
−3%since 2000
from 3,225 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
626 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 648 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.3
+12%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Blennerhassett
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,547
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,604
+14%since 2000
from $22,485 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.4%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.4%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.6%
US avg: 10%
Information8.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$157,900
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$713
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $428 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
86.2%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 91.9% in 2000
13.8% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+31%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(2,938)
Black0.6%(18)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(25)
Asian0.2%(6)
Other3.1%(97)
Diversity Score11.4%(355)
Diversity Score
11
+221%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.2%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 90.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.7 min
+20%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.1%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 90.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 4.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.6%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 59.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.5%
−20.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Female
54.1%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.0%
−84.6 ptssince 2013
from 89.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Blennerhassett, West Virginia?

Blennerhassett, West Virginia has about 3,118 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Blennerhassett, West Virginia earns about $68,547 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 $157,900, and the typical rent is about $713 a month.

How educated are people in Blennerhassett, West Virginia?

About 22.2% 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 9.4% 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 194 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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