Bland County, VA

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Bland County Overview

6,241
TOTAL POPULATION
3,540
MALE POPULATION
2,701
FEMALE POPULATION
131.06
MALES / 100 FEMALES
76.30
FEMALES / 100 MALES
46.4
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$27,904
PER CAPITA INCOME
$67,350
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$59,901
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
10.3%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
89.7¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.38
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
2,359
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
43.5%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
3.3%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Bland County Area Codes

Race in Bland County

The most populous races in Bland County are White / Caucasian (5,831 | 93.4%), Black / African American (251 | 4.0%), and Two or more Races (114 | 1.8%).
Race in Bland County
Race# Population% Population
Asian90.1%
Black / African American2514.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino490.8%
Native / Alaskan60.1%
White / Caucasian5,83193.4%
Two or more Races1141.8%
Some other Race300.5%
Total6,241100.0%

Ancestry in Bland County

The most populous ancestries reported in Bland County are American (1,325 | 21.2%), German (1,005 | 16.1%), Irish (702 | 11.3%), English (650 | 10.4%), and Scotch-Irish (228 | 3.6%), together accounting for 62.6% of all Bland County residents.
Ancestry in Bland County
Ancestry# Population% Population
American1,32521.2%
Austrian90.1%
Bhutanese80.1%
Bolivian300.5%
British140.2%
Central American50.1%
Cherokee450.7%
Creek80.1%
Czech40.1%
Dutch100.2%
English65010.4%
European350.6%
French851.4%
German1,00516.1%
Irish70211.3%
Italian1782.9%
Laotian90.1%
Mexican20.0%
Norwegian230.4%
Panamanian50.1%
Polish170.3%
Scotch-Irish2283.6%
Scottish1372.2%
Slovak250.4%
South American300.5%
Spaniard120.2%
Swedish881.4%
Swiss60.1%
Thai170.3%
Welsh190.3%
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Immigrants in Bland County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Bland County came from Africa (9 | 0.1%), Asia (9 | 0.1%), Indonesia (9 | 0.1%), South Africa (9 | 0.1%), and South Eastern Asia (9 | 0.1%), together accounting for 0.7% of all Bland County residents.
Immigrants in Bland County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa90.1%
Asia90.1%
England30.1%
Europe30.1%
Indonesia90.1%
Northern Europe30.1%
South Africa90.1%
South Eastern Asia90.1%
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Sex and Age in Bland County

Sex and Age in Bland County

The most populous age groups in Bland County are 70 to 74 Years (307 | 8.7%) for men and 35 to 39 Years (296 | 11.0%) for women.
Sex and Age in Bland County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years201 (5.7%)62 (2.3%)
5 to 9 Years153 (4.3%)164 (6.1%)
10 to 14 Years107 (3.0%)88 (3.3%)
15 to 19 Years130 (3.7%)214 (7.9%)
20 to 24 Years119 (3.4%)8 (0.3%)
25 to 29 Years306 (8.6%)176 (6.5%)
30 to 34 Years245 (6.9%)160 (5.9%)
35 to 39 Years306 (8.6%)296 (11.0%)
40 to 44 Years243 (6.9%)95 (3.5%)
45 to 49 Years292 (8.3%)18 (0.7%)
50 to 54 Years287 (8.1%)201 (7.4%)
55 to 59 Years241 (6.8%)254 (9.4%)
60 to 64 Years188 (5.3%)205 (7.6%)
65 to 69 Years145 (4.1%)260 (9.6%)
70 to 74 Years307 (8.7%)171 (6.3%)
75 to 79 Years153 (4.3%)113 (4.2%)
80 to 84 Years95 (2.7%)55 (2.0%)
85 Years and over22 (0.6%)161 (6.0%)
Total3,540 (100.0%)2,701 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Bland County

Median Family Size in Bland County

The median family size in Bland County is 2.99 persons per family, with single female/mother families (122 | 8.7%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.72 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (181 | 12.9%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.59 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Bland County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple1,106 (78.5%)2.98
Single Male/Father181 (12.9%)2.59
Single Female/Mother122 (8.7%)3.72
Total Families1,409 (100.0%)2.99

Median Household Size in Bland County

The median household size in Bland County is 2.37 persons per household, with single female/mother households (122 | 5.5%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.52 persons per household. non-family households (826 | 37.0%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.07 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Bland County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple1,106 (49.5%)3.02
Single Male/Father181 (8.1%)2.87
Single Female/Mother122 (5.5%)4.52
Non-family826 (37.0%)1.07
Total Households2,235 (100.0%)2.37

Household Size by Marriage Status in Bland County

Out of a total of 2,235 households in Bland County, 1,409 (63.0%) are family households, while 826 (37.0%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 834, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 796.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Bland County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-796 (35.6%)
2-Person Households834 (37.3%)24 (1.1%)
3-Person Households271 (12.1%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households177 (7.9%)6 (0.3%)
5-Person Households71 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households39 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households17 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,409 (63.0%)826 (37.0%)

Female Fertility in Bland County

Fertility by Age in Bland County

Average fertility rate in Bland County is 40.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 113.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Bland County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years39 (100.0%)113.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total39 (100.0%)40.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Bland County

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Bland County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years39 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total39 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Bland County

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Bland County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma26 (66.7%)88.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree13 (33.3%)125.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total39 (100.0%)40.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Bland County

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Bland County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total39 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Bland County

Income Overview in Bland County

Per Capita Income in Bland County is $27,904, while median incomes of families and households are $67,350 and $59,901 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income6,241$27,904
Median Family Income1,409$67,350
Mean Family Income1,409$86,783
Median Household Income2,235$59,901
Mean Household Income2,235$74,177
Income Deficit1,409$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)6,24110.35%
Wage / Income Gap ($)6,24189.65¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index6,2410.38

Earnings by Sex in Bland County

Average Earnings in Bland County are $42,439, $43,428 for men and $38,934 for women, a difference of 10.3%.
Earnings by Sex in Bland County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male1,413 (53.7%)$43,428
Female1,219 (46.3%)$38,934
Total2,632 (100.0%)$42,439

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Bland County

The most common earnings brackets in Bland County are $75,000 to $99,999 for men (209 | 14.8%) and $75,000 to $99,999 for women (239 | 19.6%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Bland County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less116 (8.2%)105 (8.6%)
$2,500 to $4,99946 (3.3%)24 (2.0%)
$5,000 to $7,49914 (1.0%)79 (6.5%)
$7,500 to $9,99916 (1.1%)4 (0.3%)
$10,000 to $12,4996 (0.4%)32 (2.6%)
$12,500 to $14,99966 (4.7%)26 (2.1%)
$15,000 to $17,49955 (3.9%)37 (3.0%)
$17,500 to $19,99951 (3.6%)37 (3.0%)
$20,000 to $22,49916 (1.1%)38 (3.1%)
$22,500 to $24,99932 (2.3%)50 (4.1%)
$25,000 to $29,99950 (3.5%)114 (9.3%)
$30,000 to $34,99924 (1.7%)41 (3.4%)
$35,000 to $39,999160 (11.3%)37 (3.0%)
$40,000 to $44,99996 (6.8%)87 (7.1%)
$45,000 to $49,99978 (5.5%)44 (3.6%)
$50,000 to $54,99932 (2.3%)34 (2.8%)
$55,000 to $64,999193 (13.7%)104 (8.5%)
$65,000 to $74,99963 (4.5%)55 (4.5%)
$75,000 to $99,999209 (14.8%)239 (19.6%)
$100,000+90 (6.4%)32 (2.6%)
Total1,413 (100.0%)1,219 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Bland County

Average earnings in Bland County are $47,097 for men and $42,961 for women, a difference of 8.8%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $87,750, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $36,963. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $56,127, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $17,039.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Bland County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$36,963$17,039
College or Associate's Degree$54,643$43,459
Bachelor's Degree$87,750$56,127
Graduate Degree$65,625$42,992
Total$47,097$42,961

Family Income in Bland County

Family Income Brackets in Bland County

According to the Bland County family income data, there are 358 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 25.4% of all families. Conversely, the less than $10,000 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 13 families (0.9%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Bland County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000130.9%
$10,000 to $14,999392.8%
$15,000 to $24,999322.3%
$25,000 to $34,9991107.8%
$35,000 to $49,99922716.1%
$50,000 to $74,99935825.4%
$75,000 to $99,99914110.0%
$100,000 to $149,99934724.6%
$150,000 to $199,999976.9%
$200,000+463.3%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Bland County

4-person families (191 | 13.6%) account for the highest median family income in Bland County with $122,689 per family, while 4-person families (191 | 13.6%) have the highest median income of $30,672 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Bland County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families890 (63.2%)$60,566
3-Person Families247 (17.5%)$73,750
4-Person Families191 (13.6%)$122,689
5-Person Families42 (3.0%)$0
6-Person Families39 (2.8%)$62,438
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total1,409 (100.0%)$67,350

Family Income by Number of Earners in Bland County

The median family income in Bland County is $67,350, with families comprising 3+ earners (82) having the highest median family income of $154,107, while families with no earners (319) have the lowest median family income of $56,250, accounting for 5.8% and 22.6% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Bland County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners319 (22.6%)$56,250
1 Earner504 (35.8%)$57,528
2 Earners504 (35.8%)$123,631
3+ Earners82 (5.8%)$154,107
Total1,409 (100.0%)$67,350

Household Income in Bland County

Household Income Brackets in Bland County

With 532 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Bland County, accounting for 23.8% of all households. In contrast, only 47 households (2.1%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Bland County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000582.6%
$10,000 to $14,9991235.5%
$15,000 to $24,9991416.3%
$25,000 to $34,9991798.0%
$35,000 to $49,99934415.4%
$50,000 to $74,99953223.8%
$75,000 to $99,99935115.7%
$100,000 to $149,99935816.0%
$150,000 to $199,9991034.6%
$200,000+472.1%

Household Income by Householder Age in Bland County

The median household income in Bland County is $59,901, with the highest median household income of $88,536 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 627 households (28.1%) fall into this category.
Household Income by Householder Age in Bland County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years627 (28.1%)$88,536
45 to 64 Years680 (30.4%)$66,563
65+ Years928 (41.5%)$47,460
Total2,235 (100.0%)$59,901

Poverty in Bland County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Bland County

With 9.9% poverty level for males and 11.6% for females among the residents of Bland County, 15 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 13 males (100.0%) and 57 females (44.2%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Bland County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years40 (20.9%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)18 (30.5%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)30 (21.0%)
12 to 14 Years15 (25.9%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)57 (44.2%)
25 to 34 Years69 (23.6%)65 (19.4%)
35 to 44 Years17 (7.1%)15 (3.9%)
45 to 54 Years19 (4.4%)22 (10.1%)
55 to 64 Years31 (8.7%)35 (7.9%)
65 to 74 Years23 (6.4%)9 (2.1%)
75 Years and over33 (12.2%)53 (16.5%)
Total260 (9.9%)304 (11.6%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Bland County

According to the poverty statistics in Bland County, males aged 5 years and females aged under 5 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.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Bland County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years151 (79.1%)26 (100.0%)
5 Years81 (100.0%)41 (69.5%)
6 to 11 Years115 (100.0%)113 (79.0%)
12 to 14 Years43 (74.1%)50 (100.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)30 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years69 (100.0%)63 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years152 (100.0%)72 (55.8%)
25 to 34 Years223 (76.4%)271 (80.6%)
35 to 44 Years221 (92.9%)370 (96.1%)
45 to 54 Years410 (95.6%)197 (89.9%)
55 to 64 Years324 (91.3%)410 (92.1%)
65 to 74 Years335 (93.6%)411 (97.9%)
75 Years and over237 (87.8%)268 (83.5%)
Total2,361 (90.1%)2,322 (88.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Bland County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Bland County show that 3.9% or 43 of the total 1,106 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 29.8%, comprising of 14 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 1.0%, which includes 8 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Bland County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children786 (99.0%)8 (1.0%)
1 or 2 Children244 (92.1%)21 (7.9%)
3 or 4 Children33 (70.2%)14 (29.8%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,063 (96.1%)43 (3.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Bland County

According to the poverty data in Bland County, 6.6% or 12 single-father households and 18.0% or 22 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 12 households (8.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 22 households (32.8%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Bland County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children12 (8.0%)22 (32.8%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total12 (6.6%)22 (18.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Bland County

The poverty data for Bland County shows that 43 of the married-couple family households (3.9%) and 34 of the single-parent households (11.2%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 14 households (29.8%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 34 household (15.7%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Bland County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children8 (1.0%)34 (15.7%)
1 or 2 Children21 (7.9%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children14 (29.8%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total43 (3.9%)34 (11.2%)

Employment Characteristics in Bland County

Employment by Class of Employer in Bland County

Among the 2,277 employed individuals in Bland County, private company employees (1,611 | 70.8%), self-employed (not incorporated) (187 | 8.2%), and local government employees (181 | 8.0%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Bland County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees1,61170.8%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)120.5%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)1878.2%
Not-for-profit Organizations914.0%
Local Government Employees1818.0%
State Government Employees1476.5%
Federal Government Employees150.7%
Unpaid Family Workers331.5%
Total2,277100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Bland County

According to the labor force statistics for Bland County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (5,423), 43.5% or 2,359 individuals are in the labor force, with 3.3% or 78 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 69.3% or 88 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 8.9% or 7 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Bland County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years79 (26.2%)7 (8.9%)
20 to 24 Years88 (69.3%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years265 (55.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years192 (47.4%)6 (3.1%)
35 to 44 Years564 (60.0%)36 (6.4%)
45 to 54 Years547 (68.5%)22 (4.0%)
55 to 59 Years300 (60.6%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years119 (30.3%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years149 (16.9%)8 (5.4%)
75 Years and over56 (9.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,359 (43.5%)78 (3.3%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Bland County

According to labor force statistics for Bland County, 56.6% of individuals (1,988) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (3,513) are in the labor force, with 3.2% or 64 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 79.8% or 494 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 14.0% or 6 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Bland County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School43 (19.8%)30 (14.0%)
High School Diploma662 (40.5%)69 (4.2%)
College / Associate Degree789 (75.6%)24 (2.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher494 (79.8%)15 (2.4%)
Total1,988 (56.6%)112 (3.2%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Bland County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Bland County are Community & Social Service (195 | 8.6%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (145 | 6.4%), Education Instruction & Library (136 | 6.0%), Management (119 | 5.2%), and Health Technologists (106 | 4.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Bland County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Bland County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (83.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Legal Services & Support (100.0%), Health Technologists (100.0%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (91.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Bland County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management66 (55.5%)53 (44.5%)
Business & Financial33 (68.8%)15 (31.2%)
Computers, Engineering & Science81 (83.5%)16 (16.5%)
Computers & Mathematics19 (73.1%)7 (26.9%)
Architecture & Engineering57 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science5 (35.7%)9 (64.3%)
Community & Social Service 59 (30.3%)136 (69.7%)
Education, Arts & Media10 (71.4%)4 (28.6%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)22 (100.0%)
Education Instruction & Library26 (19.1%)110 (80.9%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating13 (9.0%)132 (91.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)106 (100.0%)
Total (Category)252 (41.7%)352 (58.3%)
Total (Overall)1,238 (54.3%)1,042 (45.7%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Bland County are Cleaning & Maintenance (106 | 4.6%), Healthcare Support (54 | 2.4%), Security & Protection (46 | 2.0%), Personal Care & Service (45 | 2.0%), and Law Enforcement (41 | 1.8%).
Services Occupations in Bland County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Bland County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (73.2%), Security & Protection (65.2%), and Food Preparation & Serving (58.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (70.8%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Bland County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)54 (100.0%)
Security & Protection30 (65.2%)16 (34.8%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Law Enforcement30 (73.2%)11 (26.8%)
Food Preparation & Serving10 (58.8%)7 (41.2%)
Cleaning & Maintenance31 (29.2%)75 (70.8%)
Personal Care & Service23 (51.1%)22 (48.9%)
Total (Category)94 (35.1%)174 (64.9%)
Total (Overall)1,238 (54.3%)1,042 (45.7%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Bland County are Office & Administration (430 | 18.9%), and Sales & Related (156 | 6.8%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Bland County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Bland County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related92 (59.0%)64 (41.0%)
Office & Administration101 (23.5%)329 (76.5%)
Total (Category)193 (32.9%)393 (67.1%)
Total (Overall)1,238 (54.3%)1,042 (45.7%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Bland County are Farming, Fishing & Forestry (131 | 5.8%), Construction & Extraction (99 | 4.3%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (99 | 4.3%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Bland County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Bland County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry131 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction92 (92.9%)7 (7.1%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair99 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)322 (97.9%)7 (2.1%)
Total (Overall)1,238 (54.3%)1,042 (45.7%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Bland County are Production (376 | 16.5%), Transportation (99 | 4.3%), and Material Moving (18 | 0.8%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Bland County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Bland County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production277 (73.7%)99 (26.3%)
Transportation82 (82.8%)17 (17.2%)
Material Moving18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)377 (76.5%)116 (23.5%)
Total (Overall)1,238 (54.3%)1,042 (45.7%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Bland County

Employment Industries in Bland County

The major employment industries in Bland County include Manufacturing (564 | 24.7%), Educational Services (228 | 10.0%), Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (207 | 9.1%), Health Care & Social Assistance (170 | 7.5%), and Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (159 | 7.0%).
Employment Industries in Bland County

Employment Industries by Sex in Bland County

The Bland County industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), and Construction (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Utilities (100.0%), Professional & Scientific (100.0%), and Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Bland County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting159 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction113 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing433 (76.8%)131 (23.2%)
Wholesale Trade28 (73.7%)10 (26.3%)
Retail Trade78 (58.7%)55 (41.3%)
Transportation & Warehousing64 (83.1%)13 (16.9%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
Information5 (10.4%)43 (89.6%)
Finance & Insurance27 (45.8%)32 (54.2%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support31 (66.0%)16 (34.0%)
Educational Services82 (36.0%)146 (64.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance20 (11.8%)150 (88.2%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)207 (100.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services10 (58.8%)7 (41.2%)
Public Administration38 (26.6%)105 (73.4%)
Total1,238 (54.3%)1,042 (45.7%)

Education in Bland County

School Enrollment in Bland County

The most common levels of schooling among the 832 students in Bland County are elementary school (227 | 27.3%), high school (194 | 23.3%), and middle school (137 | 16.5%).
School Enrollment in Bland County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool121.4%
Kindergarten11714.1%
Elementary School22727.3%
Middle School13716.5%
High School19423.3%
College / Undergraduate12114.5%
Graduate / Professional242.9%
Total832100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Bland County

Out of a total of 832 students who are enrolled in schools in Bland County, 78 (9.4%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 754 (90.6%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 11 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 140 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Bland County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old287 (96.3%)11 (3.7%)
10 to 14 Year Olds187 (95.9%)8 (4.1%)
15 to 17 Year Olds140 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds75 (69.4%)33 (30.6%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over65 (81.2%)15 (18.8%)
Total754 (90.6%)78 (9.4%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Bland County

Education (204 | 23.1%), business (189 | 21.4%), science & technology (116 | 13.1%), engineering (89 | 10.1%), and liberal arts & history (55 | 6.2%) are the most common fields of study among 883 individuals in Bland County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Bland County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics525.9%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural333.7%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology40.4%
Social Sciences151.7%
Engineering8910.1%
Multidisciplinary Studies212.4%
Science & Technology11613.1%
Business18921.4%
Education20423.1%
Literature & Languages283.2%
Liberal Arts & History556.2%
Visual & Performing Arts323.6%
Communications323.6%
Arts & Humanities131.5%
Total883100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Bland County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Bland County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Bland County are males with 3 vehicles (549, accounting for 44.4%) and females with 3 vehicles (223, making up 52.8%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Bland County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle43 (3.5%)13 (1.3%)
1 Vehicle116 (9.4%)277 (26.7%)
2 Vehicles340 (27.5%)365 (35.1%)
3 Vehicles549 (44.4%)223 (21.5%)
4 Vehicles139 (11.2%)117 (11.3%)
5 or more Vehicles51 (4.1%)44 (4.2%)
Total1,238 (100.0%)1,039 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Bland County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Bland County are 5 to 9 minutes (424 commuters, 19.2%), 10 to 14 minutes (361 commuters, 16.3%), and 45 to 59 minutes (256 commuters, 11.6%).
Commute Time in Bland County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes1406.3%
5 to 9 Minutes42419.2%
10 to 14 Minutes36116.3%
15 to 19 Minutes1506.8%
20 to 24 Minutes23810.8%
25 to 29 Minutes1215.5%
30 to 34 Minutes23210.5%
35 to 39 Minutes351.6%
40 to 44 Minutes873.9%
45 to 59 Minutes25611.6%
60 to 89 Minutes1305.9%
90 or more Minutes381.7%

Commute Time by Sex in Bland County

The most common commute times in Bland County are 5 to 9 minutes (306 commuters, 25.5%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (259 commuters, 25.6%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Bland County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes62 (5.2%)78 (7.7%)
5 to 9 Minutes306 (25.5%)118 (11.7%)
10 to 14 Minutes102 (8.5%)259 (25.6%)
15 to 19 Minutes85 (7.1%)65 (6.4%)
20 to 24 Minutes169 (14.1%)69 (6.8%)
25 to 29 Minutes14 (1.2%)107 (10.6%)
30 to 34 Minutes89 (7.4%)143 (14.1%)
35 to 39 Minutes32 (2.7%)3 (0.3%)
40 to 44 Minutes62 (5.2%)25 (2.5%)
45 to 59 Minutes166 (13.8%)90 (8.9%)
60 to 89 Minutes75 (6.2%)55 (5.4%)
90 or more Minutes38 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Bland County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Bland County are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (263, 21.9%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (305, 30.1%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Bland County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM128 (10.7%)40 (4.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM102 (8.5%)34 (3.4%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM87 (7.2%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM144 (12.0%)131 (12.9%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM73 (6.1%)48 (4.7%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM131 (10.9%)179 (17.7%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM263 (21.9%)305 (30.1%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM129 (10.7%)149 (14.7%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM34 (2.8%)33 (3.3%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM10 (0.8%)10 (1.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)10 (1.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM60 (5.0%)73 (7.2%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM39 (3.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,200 (100.0%)1,012 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Bland County

Occupancy by Ownership in Bland County

Of the total 2,235 dwellings in Bland County, owner-occupied units account for 1,904 (85.2%), while renter-occupied units make up 331 (14.8%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Bland County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units1,90485.2%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units33114.8%
Total Occupied Housing Units2,235100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Bland County

Occupancy by Household Size in Bland County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household79635.6%
2-Person Household85838.4%
3-Person Household27112.1%
4+ Person Household31013.9%
Total Housing Units2,235100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Bland County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Bland County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household666 (83.7%)130 (16.3%)
2-Person Household805 (93.8%)53 (6.2%)
3-Person Household201 (74.2%)70 (25.8%)
4+ Person Household232 (74.8%)78 (25.2%)
Total Housing Units1,904 (85.2%)331 (14.8%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Bland County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Bland County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School106 (82.2%)23 (17.8%)
High School Diploma699 (80.3%)171 (19.7%)
College/Associate Degree716 (87.1%)106 (12.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher383 (92.5%)31 (7.5%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Bland County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Bland County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years2209.8%
35 to 44 Years40718.2%
45 to 54 Years23210.4%
55 to 64 Years44820.0%
65 to 74 Years48221.6%
75 to 84 Years32814.7%
85 Years and Over1185.3%
Total2,235100.0%

Housing Finances in Bland County

Median Income by Occupancy in Bland County

Median Income by Occupancy in Bland County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied1,904 (85.2%)$62,074
Renter-Occupied331 (14.8%)$39,293
Average2,235 (100.0%)$59,901

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Bland County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Bland County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00027 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,99923 (1.2%)9 (2.7%)
$10,000 to $14,99982 (4.3%)41 (12.4%)
$15,000 to $19,99933 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,99954 (2.8%)54 (16.3%)
$25,000 to $34,999166 (8.7%)12 (3.6%)
$35,000 to $49,999236 (12.4%)108 (32.6%)
$50,000 to $74,999450 (23.6%)81 (24.5%)
$75,000 to $99,999345 (18.1%)7 (2.1%)
$100,000 to $149,999339 (17.8%)19 (5.7%)
$150,000 or more149 (7.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,904 (100.0%)331 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Bland County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Bland County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300509 (26.7%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $499440 (23.1%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $799433 (22.7%)112 (33.8%)
$800 to $999106 (5.6%)22 (6.7%)
$1,000 to $1,499284 (14.9%)31 (9.4%)
$1,500 to $1,999103 (5.4%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,49929 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,904 (100.0%)331 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Bland County

Housing Structures in Bland County

Housing Structures in Bland County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached1,63873.3%
Single Unit, Attached160.7%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments311.4%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments90.4%
10 or more Apartments60.3%
Mobile Home / Other53523.9%
Total2,235100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Bland County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Bland County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached1,429 (87.2%)209 (12.8%)
Single Unit, Attached16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)31 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other453 (84.7%)82 (15.3%)
Total1,904 (85.2%)331 (14.8%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Bland County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Bland County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms40 (2.1%)48 (14.5%)
4 or 5 Rooms882 (46.3%)118 (35.6%)
6 or 7 Rooms609 (32.0%)153 (46.2%)
8 or more Rooms373 (19.6%)12 (3.6%)
Total1,904 (100.0%)331 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Bland County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Bland County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas4 (0.2%)0 (0.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas7 (0.4%)4 (1.2%)
Electricity1,439 (75.6%)225 (68.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene182 (9.6%)37 (11.2%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels255 (13.4%)56 (16.9%)
No Fuel Used17 (0.9%)9 (2.7%)
Total1,904 (100.0%)331 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Bland County

Household Vehicle Usage in Bland County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle44 (2.3%)34 (10.3%)
1 Vehicle558 (29.3%)134 (40.5%)
2 Vehicles607 (31.9%)137 (41.4%)
3 or more Vehicles695 (36.5%)26 (7.9%)
Total1,904 (100.0%)331 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Bland County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Bland County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units1,299605
Median Property Value$120,500$155,900
Median Household Income$61,497$79
Monthly Housing Costs$338$0
Real Estate Taxes$1,023$6

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Bland County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Bland County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000159 (12.2%)19 (3.1%)
$50,000 to $99,999333 (25.6%)165 (27.3%)
$100,000 to $299,999546 (42.0%)336 (55.5%)
$300,000 to $499,99937 (2.9%)68 (11.2%)
$500,000 to $749,999207 (15.9%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,99917 (1.3%)17 (2.8%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,299 (100.0%)605 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Bland County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Bland County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00036 (2.8%)40 (6.6%)
$10,000 to $24,999126 (9.7%)14 (2.3%)
$25,000 to $34,999120 (9.2%)43 (7.1%)
$35,000 to $49,999177 (13.6%)46 (7.6%)
$50,000 to $74,999296 (22.8%)59 (9.8%)
$75,000 to $99,999289 (22.3%)154 (25.5%)
$100,000 to $149,999185 (14.2%)56 (9.3%)
$150,000 or more70 (5.4%)154 (25.5%)
Total1,299 (100.0%)605 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Bland County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Bland County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x586 (45.1%)71,490 (11,816.5%)
2.0x to 2.9x120 (9.2%)283 (46.8%)
3.0x to 3.9x105 (8.1%)99 (16.4%)
4.0x or more476 (36.6%)69 (11.4%)
Total1,299 (100.0%)605 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Bland County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Bland County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800534 (41.1%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499351 (27.0%)294 (48.6%)
$800 to $1,499393 (30.2%)172 (28.4%)
Total1,299 (100.0%)605 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Bland County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Bland County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Bland County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years409 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years631 (94.2%)39 (5.8%)
19 to 25 Years234 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years538 (98.5%)8 (1.5%)
35 to 44 Years589 (94.5%)34 (5.5%)
45 to 54 Years517 (79.8%)131 (20.2%)
55 to 64 Years758 (94.8%)42 (5.2%)
65 to 74 Years778 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older591 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total5,045 (95.2%)254 (4.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Bland County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Bland County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born409 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen631 (94.2%)39 (5.8%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen234 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Bland County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Bland County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000458 (88.9%)57 (11.1%)
$25,000 to $49,9991,004 (98.5%)15 (1.5%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,451 (97.0%)45 (3.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999600 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over1,532 (91.8%)137 (8.2%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Bland County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Bland County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6194 (47.4%)215 (52.6%)
6 to 18 Years259 (38.7%)372 (55.5%)
19 to 25 Years29 (12.4%)205 (87.6%)
25 to 34 Years101 (18.5%)441 (80.8%)
35 to 44 Years28 (4.5%)561 (90.0%)
45 to 54 Years53 (8.2%)472 (72.8%)
55 to 64 Years165 (20.6%)618 (77.2%)
65 to 74 Years778 (100.0%)436 (56.0%)
75 Years and over585 (99.0%)244 (41.3%)
Total2,192 (41.4%)3,564 (67.3%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Bland County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Bland County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years12 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years76 (17.1%)4 (0.9%)
35 to 64 Years223 (21.8%)110 (10.5%)
65 to 74 Years164 (45.8%)61 (14.5%)
75 Years and over90 (33.3%)188 (58.6%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Bland County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Bland County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years69 (6.8%)48 (4.6%)
65 to 74 Years114 (31.8%)5 (1.2%)
75 Years and over72 (26.7%)116 (36.1%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Bland County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years28 (6.3%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years36 (3.5%)11 (1.1%)
65 to 74 Years13 (3.6%)2 (0.5%)
75 Years and over22 (8.2%)13 (4.1%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Bland County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years12 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years44 (9.9%)4 (0.9%)
35 to 64 Years89 (8.7%)67 (6.4%)
65 to 74 Years23 (6.4%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over16 (5.9%)22 (6.9%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Bland County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years4 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years135 (13.2%)36 (3.4%)
65 to 74 Years51 (14.2%)54 (12.9%)
75 Years and over77 (28.5%)88 (27.4%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Bland County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years50 (4.9%)24 (2.3%)
65 to 74 Years27 (7.5%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over32 (11.8%)19 (5.9%)

Technology Access in Bland County

Computing Device Access in Bland County

Computing Device Access in Bland County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop1,07348.0%
Smartphone1,61172.1%
Tablet90240.4%
No Computing Device46921.0%
Total2,235100.0%

Internet Access in Bland County

Internet Access in Bland County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet200.9%
Broadband Home88039.4%
Cellular Data Only27912.5%
Satellite Internet31214.0%
No Internet79335.5%
Total2,235100.0%

Bland County Summary

Bland County is located in the southwestern part of Virginia, in the Appalachian Mountains. It is bordered by Wythe County to the north, Tazewell County to the east, Giles County to the south, and Pulaski County to the west. Bland County was formed in 1861 from parts of Wythe and Tazewell counties. The county was named for Richard Bland, a Virginia statesman and signer of the Declaration of Independence.

Geography

Bland County covers an area of approximately 437 square miles. The terrain is mostly mountainous, with elevations ranging from 1,000 to 3,000 feet. The county is drained by the New River, which forms the northern boundary of the county. The county is also home to several small streams, including Wolf Creek, Little Wolf Creek, and Big Reed Island Creek.
The county is home to several state parks, including Wolf Creek State Park, Little Wolf Creek State Park, and Big Reed Island State Park. The county also contains several historic sites, including the Bland County Courthouse, the Bland County Jail, and the Bland County Courthouse Museum.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Bland County had a population of 6,824. The racial makeup of the county was 95.3% White, 2.3% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.7% of the population.
The median income for a household in the county was $30,938, and the median income for a family was $37,917. The per capita income for the county was $16,845. About 17.2% of families and 21.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.2% of those under age 18 and 16.2% of those age 65 or over.

Economy

Bland County’s economy is largely based on agriculture and tourism. The county is home to several farms, which produce a variety of crops, including corn, soybeans, hay, and tobacco. The county is also home to several wineries, which produce a variety of wines.
Tourism is an important part of the county’s economy. The county is home to several state parks, which attract visitors from all over the region. The county is also home to several historic sites, which attract visitors interested in the county’s history.

Conclusion

Bland County is a rural county located in the southwestern part of Virginia. The county is home to several state parks, historic sites, and wineries, which attract visitors from all over the region. The county’s economy is largely based on agriculture and tourism. The county has a population of 6,824, and the median income for a household is $30,938.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Bland County?
Total Population of Bland County is 6,241.
What is the Total Male Population of Bland County?
Total Male Population of Bland County is 3,540.
What is the Total Female Population of Bland County?
Total Female Population of Bland County is 2,701.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Bland County?
There are 131.06 Males per 100 Females in Bland County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Bland County?
There are 76.30 Females per 100 Males in Bland County.
What is the Median Population Age in Bland County?
Median Population Age in Bland County is 46.4 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Bland County
Average Family Size in Bland County is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Bland County
Average Household Size in Bland County is 2.4 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Bland County?
Per Capita income in Bland County is $27,904.
What is the Median Family Income in Bland County?
Median Family Income in Bland County is $67,350.
What is the Median Household income in Bland County?
Median Household Income in Bland County is $59,901.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Bland County?
Income or Wage Gap in Bland County is 10.3%.
Women in Bland County earn 89.7 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Bland County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Bland County is 0.38.
How Large is the Labor Force in Bland County?
There are 2,359 People in the Labor Forcein in Bland County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Bland County?
43.5% of People are in the Labor Force in Bland County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Bland County?
Unemployment Rate in Bland County is 3.3%.