Blacksburg, SC
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2,115
TOTAL POPULATION
876
MALE POPULATION
1,239
FEMALE POPULATION
70.70
MALES / 100 FEMALES
141.44
FEMALES / 100 MALES
32.7
MEDIAN AGE
3.9
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.7
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$16,744
PER CAPITA INCOME
$41,250
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$29,564
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
32.2%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
67.8¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.52
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
855
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
56.2%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
11.9%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Blacksburg Zip Codes
Blacksburg Area Codes
Race in Blacksburg
The most populous races in Blacksburg are White / Caucasian (1,345 | 63.6%), Black / African American (427 | 20.2%), and Two or more Races (339 | 16.0%).
| Race | # Population | % Population |
| Asian | 4 | 0.2% |
| Black / African American | 427 | 20.2% |
| Hawaiian / Pacific | 0 | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 225 | 10.6% |
| Native / Alaskan | 0 | 0.0% |
| White / Caucasian | 1,345 | 63.6% |
| Two or more Races | 339 | 16.0% |
| Some other Race | 0 | 0.0% |
| Total | 2,115 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Blacksburg
The most populous ancestries reported in Blacksburg are Irish (260 | 12.3%), American (251 | 11.9%), German (203 | 9.6%), Mexican (188 | 8.9%), and English (180 | 8.5%), together accounting for 51.2% of all Blacksburg residents.
| Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
| African | 9 | 0.4% |
| American | 251 | 11.9% |
| Arab | 10 | 0.5% |
| British | 17 | 0.8% |
| Cherokee | 46 | 2.2% |
| Cuban | 27 | 1.3% |
| Dominican | 10 | 0.5% |
| Dutch | 3 | 0.1% |
| English | 180 | 8.5% |
| European | 3 | 0.1% |
| French | 3 | 0.1% |
| German | 203 | 9.6% |
| Irish | 260 | 12.3% |
| Italian | 26 | 1.2% |
| Korean | 6 | 0.3% |
| Lebanese | 10 | 0.5% |
| Mexican | 188 | 8.9% |
| Nigerian | 68 | 3.2% |
| Polish | 14 | 0.7% |
| Scandinavian | 11 | 0.5% |
| Scotch-Irish | 38 | 1.8% |
| Scottish | 11 | 0.5% |
| Subsaharan African | 77 | 3.6% |
| Swedish | 6 | 0.3% |
| Thai | 2 | 0.1% |
| Welsh | 23 | 1.1% | View All 26 Rows |
Immigrants in Blacksburg
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Blacksburg came from Latin America (125 | 5.9%), Central America (111 | 5.2%), Mexico (111 | 5.2%), Caribbean (14 | 0.7%), and Cuba (14 | 0.7%), together accounting for 17.7% of all Blacksburg residents.
| Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
| Asia | 4 | 0.2% |
| Caribbean | 14 | 0.7% |
| Central America | 111 | 5.2% |
| China | 2 | 0.1% |
| Cuba | 14 | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 2 | 0.1% |
| Latin America | 125 | 5.9% |
| Mexico | 111 | 5.2% |
| Philippines | 2 | 0.1% |
| South Eastern Asia | 2 | 0.1% |
| Taiwan | 2 | 0.1% | View All 11 Rows |
Sex and Age in Blacksburg
Sex and Age in Blacksburg
The most populous age groups in Blacksburg are 10 to 14 Years (126 | 14.4%) for men and 30 to 34 Years (145 | 11.7%) for women.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 82 (9.4%) | 108 (8.7%) |
| 5 to 9 Years | 54 (6.2%) | 91 (7.3%) |
| 10 to 14 Years | 126 (14.4%) | 105 (8.5%) |
| 15 to 19 Years | 67 (7.6%) | 51 (4.1%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 62 (7.1%) | 39 (3.2%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 66 (7.5%) | 85 (6.9%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 49 (5.6%) | 145 (11.7%) |
| 35 to 39 Years | 97 (11.1%) | 55 (4.4%) |
| 40 to 44 Years | 25 (2.9%) | 95 (7.7%) |
| 45 to 49 Years | 55 (6.3%) | 95 (7.7%) |
| 50 to 54 Years | 14 (1.6%) | 89 (7.2%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 44 (5.0%) | 38 (3.1%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 48 (5.5%) | 39 (3.2%) |
| 65 to 69 Years | 19 (2.2%) | 63 (5.1%) |
| 70 to 74 Years | 33 (3.8%) | 27 (2.2%) |
| 75 to 79 Years | 18 (2.1%) | 75 (6.0%) |
| 80 to 84 Years | 17 (1.9%) | 18 (1.5%) |
| 85 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 21 (1.7%) |
| Total | 876 (100.0%) | 1,239 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Blacksburg
Median Family Size in Blacksburg
The median family size in Blacksburg is 3.85 persons per family, with single male/father families (71 | 17.0%) accounting for the largest median family size of 4.27 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (168 | 40.2%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.49 persons per family.
| Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
| Married-Couple | 168 (40.2%) | 3.49 |
| Single Male/Father | 71 (17.0%) | 4.27 |
| Single Female/Mother | 179 (42.8%) | 4.02 |
| Total Families | 418 (100.0%) | 3.85 |
Median Household Size in Blacksburg
The median household size in Blacksburg is 2.69 persons per household, with single male/father households (71 | 9.0%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.27 persons per household. non-family households (369 | 46.9%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.23 persons per household.
| Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
| Married-Couple | 168 (21.3%) | 3.52 |
| Single Male/Father | 71 (9.0%) | 4.27 |
| Single Female/Mother | 179 (22.7%) | 4.27 |
| Non-family | 369 (46.9%) | 1.23 |
| Total Households | 787 (100.0%) | 2.69 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Blacksburg
Out of a total of 787 households in Blacksburg, 418 (53.1%) are family households, while 369 (46.9%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 3-person households, comprising 198, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 327.
| Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
| 1-Person Households | - | 327 (41.5%) |
| 2-Person Households | 111 (14.1%) | 29 (3.7%) |
| 3-Person Households | 198 (25.2%) | 8 (1.0%) |
| 4-Person Households | 38 (4.8%) | 5 (0.6%) |
| 5-Person Households | 46 (5.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6-Person Households | 19 (2.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 7+ Person Households | 6 (0.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 418 (53.1%) | 369 (46.9%) |
Female Fertility in Blacksburg
Fertility by Age in Blacksburg
Average fertility rate in Blacksburg is 162.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 353.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
| Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| 20 to 34 years | 95 (100.0%) | 353.0 |
| 35 to 50 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| Total | 95 (100.0%) | 162.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Blacksburg
78.9% of women with births (95) in Blacksburg are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 21.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 21.1% of them unmarried.
| Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 34 years | 75 (78.9%) | 20 (21.0%) |
| 35 to 50 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 75 (78.9%) | 20 (21.0%) |
Fertility by Education in Blacksburg
| Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| High School Diploma | 83 (87.4%) | 331.0 |
| College or Associate's Degree | 8 (8.4%) | 48.0 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 4 (4.2%) | 82.0 |
| Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| Total | 95 (100.0%) | 162.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Blacksburg
21.0% of women with births in Blacksburg are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are most likely to be married with 90.4% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
| Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
| Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| High School Diploma | 75 (90.4%) | 8 (9.6%) |
| College or Associate's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 8 (100.0%) |
| Bachelor's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 4 (100.0%) |
| Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 75 (78.9%) | 20 (21.0%) |
Income in Blacksburg
Income Overview in Blacksburg
Per Capita Income in Blacksburg is $16,744, while median incomes of families and households are $41,250 and $29,564 respectively.
| Characteristic | Number | Measure |
| Per Capita Income | 2,115 | $16,744 |
| Median Family Income | 418 | $41,250 |
| Mean Family Income | 418 | $59,642 |
| Median Household Income | 787 | $29,564 |
| Mean Household Income | 787 | $41,891 |
| Income Deficit | 418 | $0 |
| Wage / Income Gap (%) | 2,115 | 32.18% |
| Wage / Income Gap ($) | 2,115 | 67.82¢ per $1 |
| Gini / Inequality Index | 2,115 | 0.52 |
Earnings by Sex in Blacksburg
Average Earnings in Blacksburg are $28,650, $34,792 for men and $23,596 for women, a difference of 32.2%.
| Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
| Male | 380 (44.9%) | $34,792 |
| Female | 467 (55.1%) | $23,596 |
| Total | 847 (100.0%) | $28,650 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Blacksburg
The most common earnings brackets in Blacksburg are $35,000 to $39,999 for men (68 | 17.9%) and $2,499 or less for women (69 | 14.8%).
| Income | Male | Female |
| $2,499 or less | 4 (1.1%) | 69 (14.8%) |
| $2,500 to $4,999 | 32 (8.4%) | 4 (0.9%) |
| $5,000 to $7,499 | 0 (0.0%) | 44 (9.4%) |
| $7,500 to $9,999 | 8 (2.1%) | 12 (2.6%) |
| $10,000 to $12,499 | 0 (0.0%) | 18 (3.8%) |
| $12,500 to $14,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 22 (4.7%) |
| $15,000 to $17,499 | 14 (3.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $17,500 to $19,999 | 33 (8.7%) | 26 (5.6%) |
| $20,000 to $22,499 | 24 (6.3%) | 10 (2.1%) |
| $22,500 to $24,999 | 16 (4.2%) | 65 (13.9%) |
| $25,000 to $29,999 | 22 (5.8%) | 14 (3.0%) |
| $30,000 to $34,999 | 40 (10.5%) | 39 (8.4%) |
| $35,000 to $39,999 | 68 (17.9%) | 45 (9.6%) |
| $40,000 to $44,999 | 36 (9.5%) | 7 (1.5%) |
| $45,000 to $49,999 | 21 (5.5%) | 32 (6.9%) |
| $50,000 to $54,999 | 23 (6.0%) | 3 (0.6%) |
| $55,000 to $64,999 | 1 (0.3%) | 30 (6.4%) |
| $65,000 to $74,999 | 8 (2.1%) | 3 (0.6%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12 (3.2%) | 5 (1.1%) |
| $100,000+ | 18 (4.7%) | 19 (4.1%) |
| Total | 380 (100.0%) | 467 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Blacksburg
Average earnings in Blacksburg are $35,273 for men and $24,288 for women, a difference of 31.1%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $43,542, while those with college or associate's degree education earn the least with $21,823. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $36,500, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $21,875.
| Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
| Less than High School | $34,598 | $0 |
| High School Diploma | $35,305 | $32,950 |
| College or Associate's Degree | $21,823 | $21,875 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $43,542 | $36,500 |
| Graduate Degree | - | - |
| Total | $35,273 | $24,288 |
Family Income in Blacksburg
Family Income Brackets in Blacksburg
According to the Blacksburg family income data, there are 79 families falling into the $25,000 to $34,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 18.9% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 14 families (3.4%) belonging to this category.
| Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
| Less than $10,000 | 41 | 9.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 14 | 3.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 35 | 8.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 79 | 18.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 65 | 15.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 62 | 14.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 50 | 12.0% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 39 | 9.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 19 | 4.5% |
| $200,000+ | 14 | 3.3% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Blacksburg
2-person families (115 | 27.5%) account for the highest median family income in Blacksburg with $51,719 per family, while 2-person families (115 | 27.5%) have the highest median income of $25,860 per family member.
| Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
| 2-Person Families | 115 (27.5%) | $51,719 |
| 3-Person Families | 202 (48.3%) | $40,875 |
| 4-Person Families | 42 (10.1%) | $41,750 |
| 5-Person Families | 43 (10.3%) | $0 |
| 6-Person Families | 16 (3.8%) | $0 |
| 7+ Person Families | 0 (0.0%) | $0 |
| Total | 418 (100.0%) | $41,250 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Blacksburg
| Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
| No Earners | 66 (15.8%) | $0 |
| 1 Earner | 172 (41.1%) | $33,534 |
| 2 Earners | 153 (36.6%) | $60,625 |
| 3+ Earners | 27 (6.5%) | $220,156 |
| Total | 418 (100.0%) | $41,250 |
Household Income in Blacksburg
Household Income Brackets in Blacksburg
With 167 households falling in the category, the less than $10,000 income range is the most frequent in Blacksburg, accounting for 21.2% of all households. In contrast, only 14 households (1.8%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Less than $10,000 | 167 | 21.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 103 | 13.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 74 | 9.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 119 | 15.1% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 101 | 12.8% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 90 | 11.4% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 53 | 6.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 43 | 5.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 23 | 2.9% |
| $200,000+ | 14 | 1.8% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Blacksburg
The median household income in Blacksburg is $29,564, with the highest median household income of $33,750 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 308 households (39.1%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 206 households (26.2%) in this group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
| 15 to 24 Years | 34 (4.3%) | $2,499 |
| 25 to 44 Years | 308 (39.1%) | $33,750 |
| 45 to 64 Years | 239 (30.4%) | $33,047 |
| 65+ Years | 206 (26.2%) | $0 |
| Total | 787 (100.0%) | $29,564 |
Poverty in Blacksburg
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Blacksburg
With 24.2% poverty level for males and 36.6% for females among the residents of Blacksburg, under 5 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 53 males (64.6%) and 11 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 53 (64.6%) | 66 (64.1%) |
| 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 11 (100.0%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 53 (54.6%) | 59 (43.7%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 10 (15.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 15 Years | 5 (17.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 3 (33.3%) | 7 (20.0%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 32 (34.8%) | 13 (23.6%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 8 (7.0%) | 87 (37.8%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 21 (17.2%) | 9 (6.0%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 5 (7.2%) | 90 (48.9%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 16 (17.4%) | 28 (36.4%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 3 (5.8%) | 9 (10.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 73 (64.0%) |
| Total | 209 (24.2%) | 452 (36.6%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Blacksburg
According to the poverty statistics in Blacksburg, males aged 5 years and females aged 12 to 14 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 29 (35.4%) | 37 (35.9%) |
| 5 Years | 5 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 44 (45.4%) | 76 (56.3%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 55 (84.6%) | 50 (100.0%) |
| 15 Years | 23 (82.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 6 (66.7%) | 28 (80.0%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 60 (65.2%) | 42 (76.4%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 107 (93.0%) | 143 (62.2%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 101 (82.8%) | 141 (94.0%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 64 (92.7%) | 94 (51.1%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 76 (82.6%) | 49 (63.6%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 49 (94.2%) | 81 (90.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 35 (100.0%) | 41 (36.0%) |
| Total | 654 (75.8%) | 782 (63.4%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Blacksburg
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Blacksburg show that 3.6% or 6 of the total 168 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 4.2%, comprising of 3 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
| Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
| No Children | 82 (96.5%) | 3 (3.5%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 69 (95.8%) | 3 (4.2%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 11 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 162 (96.4%) | 6 (3.6%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Blacksburg
According to the poverty data in Blacksburg, 21.1% or 15 single-father households and 31.3% or 56 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 8 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 37 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
| Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
| No Children | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (10.0%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 7 (77.8%) | 16 (14.3%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 8 (100.0%) | 37 (100.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 15 (21.1%) | 56 (31.3%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Blacksburg
The poverty data for Blacksburg shows that 6 of the married-couple family households (3.6%) and 71 of the single-parent households (28.4%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 3 households (4.2%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 45 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
| Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
| No Children | 3 (3.5%) | 3 (3.6%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 3 (4.2%) | 23 (19.0%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 45 (100.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 6 (3.6%) | 71 (28.4%) |
Employment Characteristics in Blacksburg
Employment by Class of Employer in Blacksburg
Among the 753 employed individuals in Blacksburg, private company employees (540 | 71.7%), not-for-profit organizations (79 | 10.5%), and local government employees (74 | 9.8%) make up the most common classes of employment.
| Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
| Private Company Employees | 540 | 71.7% |
| Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 13 | 1.7% |
| Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 14 | 1.9% |
| Not-for-profit Organizations | 79 | 10.5% |
| Local Government Employees | 74 | 9.8% |
| State Government Employees | 16 | 2.1% |
| Federal Government Employees | 9 | 1.2% |
| Unpaid Family Workers | 8 | 1.1% |
| Total | 753 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Blacksburg
According to the labor force statistics for Blacksburg, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,521), 56.2% or 855 individuals are in the labor force, with 11.9% or 102 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 86.1% or 130 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 44.8% or 13 of them being unemployed.
| Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| 16 to 19 Years | 29 (32.2%) | 13 (44.8%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 38 (37.6%) | 16 (42.1%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 130 (86.1%) | 9 (6.9%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 97 (50.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 229 (84.2%) | 34 (14.8%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 217 (85.8%) | 30 (13.8%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 57 (69.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 32 (36.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 26 (18.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 855 (56.2%) | 102 (11.9%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Blacksburg
According to labor force statistics for Blacksburg, 73.3% of individuals (762) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,039) are in the labor force, with 9.6% or 73 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 100.0% or 120 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 38.7% or 53 of them being unemployed.
| Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| Less than High School | 137 (65.9%) | 80 (38.7%) |
| High School Diploma | 268 (60.4%) | 20 (4.5%) |
| College / Associate Degree | 237 (88.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 120 (100.0%) | 8 (6.7%) |
| Total | 762 (73.3%) | 100 (9.6%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Blacksburg
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Blacksburg are Management (91 | 12.1%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (42 | 5.6%), Community & Social Service (37 | 4.9%), Computers, Engineering & Science (31 | 4.1%), and Architecture & Engineering (31 | 4.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Blacksburg, the most male-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (59.3%), Computers, Engineering & Science (54.8%), and Architecture & Engineering (54.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Community & Social Service (100.0%), Legal Services & Support (100.0%), and Education Instruction & Library (100.0%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Management | 39 (42.9%) | 52 (57.1%) |
| Business & Financial | 16 (59.3%) | 11 (40.7%) |
| Computers, Engineering & Science | 17 (54.8%) | 14 (45.2%) |
| Computers & Mathematics | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Architecture & Engineering | 17 (54.8%) | 14 (45.2%) |
| Life, Physical & Social Science | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Community & Social Service | 0 (0.0%) | 37 (100.0%) |
| Education, Arts & Media | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Legal Services & Support | 0 (0.0%) | 11 (100.0%) |
| Education Instruction & Library | 0 (0.0%) | 26 (100.0%) |
| Arts, Media & Entertainment | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Health Diagnosing & Treating | 0 (0.0%) | 42 (100.0%) |
| Health Technologists | 0 (0.0%) | 13 (100.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 72 (31.6%) | 156 (68.4%) |
| Total (Overall) | 360 (47.8%) | 393 (52.2%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Blacksburg are Food Preparation & Serving (51 | 6.8%), Cleaning & Maintenance (27 | 3.6%), Healthcare Support (15 | 2.0%), Security & Protection (11 | 1.5%), and Law Enforcement (11 | 1.5%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Blacksburg, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Law Enforcement (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (68.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (48.1%), and Food Preparation & Serving (31.4%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Healthcare Support | 0 (0.0%) | 15 (100.0%) |
| Security & Protection | 11 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Firefighting & Prevention | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Law Enforcement | 11 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Food Preparation & Serving | 35 (68.6%) | 16 (31.4%) |
| Cleaning & Maintenance | 14 (51.8%) | 13 (48.1%) |
| Personal Care & Service | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 60 (57.7%) | 44 (42.3%) |
| Total (Overall) | 360 (47.8%) | 393 (52.2%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Blacksburg are Sales & Related (95 | 12.6%), and Office & Administration (29 | 3.8%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Sales & Related | 50 (52.6%) | 45 (47.4%) |
| Office & Administration | 6 (20.7%) | 23 (79.3%) |
| Total (Category) | 56 (45.2%) | 68 (54.8%) |
| Total (Overall) | 360 (47.8%) | 393 (52.2%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Blacksburg are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (55 | 7.3%), Construction & Extraction (38 | 5.1%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (21 | 2.8%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 0 (0.0%) | 21 (100.0%) |
| Construction & Extraction | 28 (73.7%) | 10 (26.3%) |
| Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 55 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 83 (72.8%) | 31 (27.2%) |
| Total (Overall) | 360 (47.8%) | 393 (52.2%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Blacksburg are Transportation (73 | 9.7%), Production (57 | 7.6%), and Material Moving (53 | 7.0%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Production | 40 (70.2%) | 17 (29.8%) |
| Transportation | 18 (24.7%) | 55 (75.3%) |
| Material Moving | 31 (58.5%) | 22 (41.5%) |
| Total (Category) | 89 (48.6%) | 94 (51.4%) |
| Total (Overall) | 360 (47.8%) | 393 (52.2%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Blacksburg
Employment Industries in Blacksburg
The major employment industries in Blacksburg include Manufacturing (163 | 21.6%), Retail Trade (135 | 17.9%), Transportation & Warehousing (110 | 14.6%), Construction (71 | 9.4%), and Educational Services (65 | 8.6%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Blacksburg
The Blacksburg industries that see more men than women are Utilities (100.0%), Administrative & Support (100.0%), and Construction (85.9%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Finance & Insurance (100.0%), and Professional & Scientific (100.0%).
| Industry | Male | Female |
| Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 0 (0.0%) | 21 (100.0%) |
| Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Construction | 61 (85.9%) | 10 (14.1%) |
| Manufacturing | 125 (76.7%) | 38 (23.3%) |
| Wholesale Trade | 6 (37.5%) | 10 (62.5%) |
| Retail Trade | 51 (37.8%) | 84 (62.2%) |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 27 (24.5%) | 83 (75.4%) |
| Utilities | 2 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Information | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Finance & Insurance | 0 (0.0%) | 17 (100.0%) |
| Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Professional & Scientific | 0 (0.0%) | 15 (100.0%) |
| Enterprise Management | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Administrative & Support | 4 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Educational Services | 9 (13.9%) | 56 (86.2%) |
| Health Care & Social Assistance | 9 (37.5%) | 15 (62.5%) |
| Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Accommodation & Food Services | 35 (55.6%) | 28 (44.4%) |
| Public Administration | 16 (64.0%) | 9 (36.0%) |
| Total | 360 (47.8%) | 393 (52.2%) |
Education in Blacksburg
School Enrollment in Blacksburg
The most common levels of schooling among the 483 students in Blacksburg are middle school (156 | 32.3%), elementary school (146 | 30.2%), and high school (86 | 17.8%).
| School Level | # Students | % Students |
| Nursery / Preschool | 10 | 2.1% |
| Kindergarten | 47 | 9.7% |
| Elementary School | 146 | 30.2% |
| Middle School | 156 | 32.3% |
| High School | 86 | 17.8% |
| College / Undergraduate | 33 | 6.8% |
| Graduate / Professional | 5 | 1.0% |
| Total | 483 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Blacksburg
Out of a total of 483 students who are enrolled in schools in Blacksburg, 12 (2.5%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 471 (97.5%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 9 (47.4% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 9 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
| Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
| 3 to 4 Year Olds | 9 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 9 Year Old | 130 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 10 to 14 Year Olds | 231 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 15 to 17 Year Olds | 69 (95.8%) | 3 (4.2%) |
| 18 to 19 Year Olds | 10 (52.6%) | 9 (47.4%) |
| 20 to 24 Year Olds | 17 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 25 to 34 Year Olds | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 Years and over | 5 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 471 (97.5%) | 12 (2.5%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Blacksburg
Business (50 | 32.1%), education (37 | 23.7%), science & technology (34 | 21.8%), visual & performing arts (11 | 7.0%), and psychology (6 | 3.8%) are the most common fields of study among 156 individuals in Blacksburg who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
| Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
| Computers & Mathematics | 3 | 1.9% |
| Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 0 | 0.0% |
| Physical & Health Sciences | 0 | 0.0% |
| Psychology | 6 | 3.8% |
| Social Sciences | 0 | 0.0% |
| Engineering | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multidisciplinary Studies | 0 | 0.0% |
| Science & Technology | 34 | 21.8% |
| Business | 50 | 32.1% |
| Education | 37 | 23.7% |
| Literature & Languages | 0 | 0.0% |
| Liberal Arts & History | 5 | 3.2% |
| Visual & Performing Arts | 11 | 7.0% |
| Communications | 4 | 2.6% |
| Arts & Humanities | 6 | 3.8% |
| Total | 156 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Blacksburg
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Blacksburg
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Blacksburg are males with 1 vehicle (137, accounting for 38.1%) and females with 1 vehicle (114, making up 34.9%).
| Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
| No Vehicle | 3 (0.8%) | 14 (3.6%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 137 (38.1%) | 114 (29.0%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 121 (33.6%) | 181 (46.1%) |
| 3 Vehicles | 70 (19.4%) | 72 (18.3%) |
| 4 Vehicles | 19 (5.3%) | 9 (2.3%) |
| 5 or more Vehicles | 10 (2.8%) | 3 (0.8%) |
| Total | 360 (100.0%) | 393 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Blacksburg
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Blacksburg are 15 to 19 minutes (137 commuters, 19.6%), 60 to 89 minutes (107 commuters, 15.3%), and 10 to 14 minutes (87 commuters, 12.4%).
| Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 29 | 4.1% |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 31 | 4.4% |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 87 | 12.4% |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 137 | 19.6% |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 85 | 12.1% |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 57 | 8.1% |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 80 | 11.4% |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 6 | 0.9% |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 4 | 0.6% |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 47 | 6.7% |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 107 | 15.3% |
| 90 or more Minutes | 30 | 4.3% |
Commute Time by Sex in Blacksburg
The most common commute times in Blacksburg are 60 to 89 minutes (93 commuters, 26.8%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (75 commuters, 21.2%) for females.
| Commute Time | Male | Female |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 5 (1.4%) | 24 (6.8%) |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 20 (5.8%) | 11 (3.1%) |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 34 (9.8%) | 53 (15.0%) |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 62 (17.9%) | 75 (21.2%) |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 47 (13.5%) | 38 (10.8%) |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 28 (8.1%) | 29 (8.2%) |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 27 (7.8%) | 53 (15.0%) |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 0 (0.0%) | 6 (1.7%) |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 4 (1.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 8 (2.3%) | 39 (11.1%) |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 93 (26.8%) | 14 (4.0%) |
| 90 or more Minutes | 19 (5.5%) | 11 (3.1%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Blacksburg
The most frequent times of departure to work in Blacksburg are 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (84, 24.2%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (69, 19.6%) for females.
| Time of Departure | Male | Female |
| 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 52 (15.0%) | 21 (5.9%) |
| 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 29 (8.4%) | 15 (4.3%) |
| 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 19 (5.5%) | 7 (2.0%) |
| 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 66 (19.0%) | 60 (17.0%) |
| 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 84 (24.2%) | 14 (4.0%) |
| 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 3 (0.9%) | 23 (6.5%) |
| 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 20 (5.8%) | 69 (19.6%) |
| 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 10 (2.9%) | 28 (7.9%) |
| 8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 10 (2.9%) | 16 (4.5%) |
| 9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 10 (2.8%) |
| 10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 14 (4.0%) | 41 (11.6%) |
| 11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 22 (6.3%) | 22 (6.2%) |
| 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 18 (5.2%) | 27 (7.6%) |
| Total | 347 (100.0%) | 353 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Blacksburg
Occupancy by Ownership in Blacksburg
Of the total 787 dwellings in Blacksburg, owner-occupied units account for 295 (37.5%), while renter-occupied units make up 492 (62.5%).
| Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Owner Occupied Housing Units | 295 | 37.5% |
| Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 492 | 62.5% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units | 787 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Blacksburg
| Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| 1-Person Household | 327 | 41.5% |
| 2-Person Household | 140 | 17.8% |
| 3-Person Household | 206 | 26.2% |
| 4+ Person Household | 114 | 14.5% |
| Total Housing Units | 787 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Blacksburg
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1-Person Household | 82 (25.1%) | 245 (74.9%) |
| 2-Person Household | 91 (65.0%) | 49 (35.0%) |
| 3-Person Household | 77 (37.4%) | 129 (62.6%) |
| 4+ Person Household | 45 (39.5%) | 69 (60.5%) |
| Total Housing Units | 295 (37.5%) | 492 (62.5%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Blacksburg
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than High School | 35 (20.7%) | 134 (79.3%) |
| High School Diploma | 108 (34.5%) | 205 (65.5%) |
| College/Associate Degree | 75 (34.1%) | 145 (65.9%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 77 (90.6%) | 8 (9.4%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Blacksburg
| Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Under 35 Years | 193 | 24.5% |
| 35 to 44 Years | 149 | 18.9% |
| 45 to 54 Years | 137 | 17.4% |
| 55 to 64 Years | 102 | 13.0% |
| 65 to 74 Years | 81 | 10.3% |
| 75 to 84 Years | 114 | 14.5% |
| 85 Years and Over | 11 | 1.4% |
| Total | 787 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Blacksburg
Median Income by Occupancy in Blacksburg
| Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
| Owner-Occupied | 295 (37.5%) | $54,464 |
| Renter-Occupied | 492 (62.5%) | $23,846 |
| Average | 787 (100.0%) | $29,564 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Blacksburg
| Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $5,000 | 38 (12.9%) | 51 (10.4%) |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 7 (2.4%) | 71 (14.4%) |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 15 (5.1%) | 88 (17.9%) |
| $15,000 to $19,999 | 17 (5.8%) | 22 (4.5%) |
| $20,000 to $24,999 | 9 (3.0%) | 26 (5.3%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 30 (10.2%) | 89 (18.1%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 19 (6.4%) | 82 (16.7%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 42 (14.2%) | 48 (9.8%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 38 (12.9%) | 15 (3.0%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 43 (14.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $150,000 or more | 37 (12.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 295 (100.0%) | 492 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Blacksburg
| Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $300 | 50 (17.0%) | 137 (27.9%) |
| $300 to $499 | 67 (22.7%) | 67 (13.6%) |
| $500 to $799 | 38 (12.9%) | 87 (17.7%) |
| $800 to $999 | 37 (12.5%) | 92 (18.7%) |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 64 (21.7%) | 80 (16.3%) |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 22 (7.5%) | 9 (1.8%) |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 17 (5.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $3,000 or more | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 295 (100.0%) | 492 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Blacksburg
Housing Structures in Blacksburg
| Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Single Unit, Detached | 368 | 46.8% |
| Single Unit, Attached | 4 | 0.5% |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 12 | 1.5% |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 100 | 12.7% |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 95 | 12.1% |
| 10 or more Apartments | 19 | 2.4% |
| Mobile Home / Other | 189 | 24.0% |
| Total | 787 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Blacksburg
| Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Single Unit, Detached | 233 (63.3%) | 135 (36.7%) |
| Single Unit, Attached | 0 (0.0%) | 4 (100.0%) |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 12 (100.0%) |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 100 (100.0%) |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 95 (100.0%) |
| 10 or more Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 19 (100.0%) |
| Mobile Home / Other | 62 (32.8%) | 127 (67.2%) |
| Total | 295 (37.5%) | 492 (62.5%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Blacksburg
| Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1 Room | 0 (0.0%) | 18 (3.7%) |
| 2 or 3 Rooms | 0 (0.0%) | 30 (6.1%) |
| 4 or 5 Rooms | 107 (36.3%) | 384 (78.0%) |
| 6 or 7 Rooms | 115 (39.0%) | 56 (11.4%) |
| 8 or more Rooms | 73 (24.7%) | 4 (0.8%) |
| Total | 295 (100.0%) | 492 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Blacksburg
| Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Utility Gas | 104 (35.2%) | 198 (40.2%) |
| Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 18 (6.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Electricity | 153 (51.9%) | 279 (56.7%) |
| Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 0 (0.0%) | 8 (1.6%) |
| Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| All other Fuels | 20 (6.8%) | 3 (0.6%) |
| No Fuel Used | 0 (0.0%) | 4 (0.8%) |
| Total | 295 (100.0%) | 492 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Blacksburg
| Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| No Vehicle | 6 (2.0%) | 38 (7.7%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 125 (42.4%) | 281 (57.1%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 119 (40.3%) | 149 (30.3%) |
| 3 or more Vehicles | 45 (15.2%) | 24 (4.9%) |
| Total | 295 (100.0%) | 492 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Blacksburg
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Blacksburg
| Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Housing Units | 154 | 141 |
| Median Property Value | $83,100 | $174,000 |
| Median Household Income | - | - |
| Monthly Housing Costs | $379 | $0 |
| Real Estate Taxes | $367 | $5 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Blacksburg
| Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $50,000 | 50 (32.5%) | 3 (2.1%) |
| $50,000 to $99,999 | 51 (33.1%) | 17 (12.1%) |
| $100,000 to $299,999 | 53 (34.4%) | 102 (72.3%) |
| $300,000 to $499,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 19 (13.5%) |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $750,000 to $999,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 154 (100.0%) | 141 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Blacksburg
| Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $10,000 | 42 (27.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 24 (15.6%) | 3 (2.1%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 14 (9.1%) | 17 (12.1%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 8 (5.2%) | 16 (11.4%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 13 (8.4%) | 11 (7.8%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 27 (17.5%) | 29 (20.6%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 26 (16.9%) | 11 (7.8%) |
| $150,000 or more | 0 (0.0%) | 17 (12.1%) |
| Total | 154 (100.0%) | 141 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Blacksburg
| Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than 2.0x | 63 (40.9%) | 67,083 (47,576.6%) |
| 2.0x to 2.9x | 21 (13.6%) | 62 (44.0%) |
| 3.0x to 3.9x | 6 (3.9%) | 16 (11.4%) |
| 4.0x or more | 44 (28.6%) | 14 (9.9%) |
| Total | 154 (100.0%) | 141 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Blacksburg
| Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $800 | 96 (62.3%) | 3 (2.1%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 11 (7.1%) | 29 (20.6%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 17 (11.0%) | 61 (43.3%) |
| Total | 154 (100.0%) | 141 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Blacksburg
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Blacksburg
| Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under 6 Years | 189 (89.1%) | 23 (10.8%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 451 (95.6%) | 21 (4.4%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 104 (79.4%) | 27 (20.6%) |
| 26 to 34 Years | 228 (72.4%) | 87 (27.6%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 175 (64.3%) | 97 (35.7%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 188 (74.3%) | 65 (25.7%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 149 (88.2%) | 20 (11.8%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 142 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and older | 149 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 1,775 (83.9%) | 340 (16.1%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Blacksburg
| Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Native Born | 189 (89.1%) | 23 (10.8%) |
| Foreign Born, Citizen | 451 (95.6%) | 21 (4.4%) |
| Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 104 (79.4%) | 27 (20.6%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Blacksburg
| Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under $25,000 | 498 (86.3%) | 79 (13.7%) |
| $25,000 to $49,999 | 638 (87.0%) | 95 (13.0%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 251 (70.5%) | 105 (29.5%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 106 (67.9%) | 50 (32.1%) |
| $100,000 and over | 282 (96.3%) | 11 (3.7%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Blacksburg
| Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
| Under 6 | 149 (70.3%) | 54 (25.5%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 277 (58.7%) | 192 (40.7%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 21 (16.0%) | 83 (63.4%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 77 (24.4%) | 158 (50.2%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 35 (12.9%) | 150 (55.1%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 71 (28.1%) | 165 (65.2%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 49 (29.0%) | 100 (59.2%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 142 (100.0%) | 50 (35.2%) |
| 75 Years and over | 149 (100.0%) | 43 (28.9%) |
| Total | 970 (45.9%) | 995 (47.0%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Blacksburg
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 34 (15.7%) | 10 (4.3%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 10 (4.8%) | 3 (1.1%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 64 (22.6%) | 91 (22.1%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 18 (34.6%) | 37 (41.1%) |
| 75 Years and over | 18 (51.4%) | 90 (78.9%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Blacksburg
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 16 (5.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 6 (11.5%) | 8 (8.9%) |
| 75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 59 (51.7%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 10 (4.3%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 7 (2.5%) | 10 (2.4%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 9 (17.3%) | 9 (10.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 3 (8.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 34 (15.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 10 (4.8%) | 3 (1.1%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 35 (12.4%) | 29 (7.1%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 6 (11.5%) | 18 (20.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 25 (21.9%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 16 (5.7%) | 56 (13.6%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 18 (34.6%) | 29 (32.2%) |
| 75 Years and over | 18 (51.4%) | 21 (18.4%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 16 (5.7%) | 4 (1.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 6 (11.5%) | 10 (11.1%) |
| 75 Years and over | 6 (17.1%) | 13 (11.4%) |
Technology Access in Blacksburg
Computing Device Access in Blacksburg
| Device Type | # Households | % Households |
| Desktop or Laptop | 508 | 64.5% |
| Smartphone | 624 | 79.3% |
| Tablet | 275 | 34.9% |
| No Computing Device | 121 | 15.4% |
| Total | 787 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Blacksburg
| Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
| Dial-Up Internet | 0 | 0.0% |
| Broadband Home | 420 | 53.4% |
| Cellular Data Only | 78 | 9.9% |
| Satellite Internet | 93 | 11.8% |
| No Internet | 224 | 28.5% |
| Total | 787 | 100.0% |
Blacksburg Summary
Blacksburg is a town located in Cherokee County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 1,843 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Cherokee County.
Geography
Blacksburg is located at 35°7′25″N 81°31′17″W (35.123500, -81.521300). According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.2 square miles (5.7 km2), all of it land.
History
Blacksburg was founded in 1851 by a group of settlers from the nearby town of Yorkville. The town was named after the local blacksmith, William Black. The town was incorporated in 1872.
The town was the site of a major battle during the American Civil War. On July 3, 1865, Confederate forces under the command of General Wade Hampton III attacked the town in an attempt to disrupt Union supply lines. The Union forces were able to repel the attack and the town was spared from destruction.
Economy
The economy of Blacksburg is largely based on manufacturing and agriculture. The town is home to several manufacturing plants, including a textile mill, a furniture factory, and a plastics plant. The town is also home to several farms, which produce a variety of crops, including corn, soybeans, and tobacco.
Demographics
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,843 people, 745 households, and 486 families residing in the town. The population density was 830.2 people per square mile (320.3/km2). There were 845 housing units at an average density of 382.2 per square mile (147.6/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 79.2% White, 16.2% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.7% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.2% of the population.
There were 745 households, out of which 28.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.2% were married couples living together, 16.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.2% were non-families. 32.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.97.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 24.2% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 16.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.2 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $30,938, and the median income for a family was $37,917. Males had a median income of $30,000 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the town was $16,845. About 13.2% of families and 16.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.2% of those under age 18 and 14.2% of those age 65 or over.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of Blacksburg?
Total Population of Blacksburg is 2,115.
What is the Total Male Population of Blacksburg?
Total Male Population of Blacksburg is 876.
What is the Total Female Population of Blacksburg?
Total Female Population of Blacksburg is 1,239.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Blacksburg?
There are 70.70 Males per 100 Females in Blacksburg.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Blacksburg?
There are 141.44 Females per 100 Males in Blacksburg.
What is the Median Population Age in Blacksburg?
Median Population Age in Blacksburg is 32.7 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Blacksburg
Average Family Size in Blacksburg is 3.9 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Blacksburg
Average Household Size in Blacksburg is 2.7 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Blacksburg?
Per Capita income in Blacksburg is $16,744.
What is the Median Family Income in Blacksburg?
Median Family Income in Blacksburg is $41,250.
What is the Median Household income in Blacksburg?
Median Household Income in Blacksburg is $29,564.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Blacksburg?
Income or Wage Gap in Blacksburg is 32.2%.
Women in Blacksburg earn 67.8 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Blacksburg?
Inequality or Gini Index in Blacksburg is 0.52.
How Large is the Labor Force in Blacksburg?
There are 855 People in the Labor Forcein in Blacksburg.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Blacksburg?
56.2% of People are in the Labor Force in Blacksburg.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Blacksburg?
Unemployment Rate in Blacksburg is 11.9%.