Blacksburg, VA
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Blacksburg, Virginia Summary
Life in Blacksburg research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Blacksburg over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Blacksburg:
The population in Blacksburg is 45,147.
The median home value in Blacksburg is $389,094.
The median income in Blacksburg is $42,012.
The cost of living in Blacksburg is 105 which is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Blacksburg is $1,237.
The unemployment rate in Blacksburg is 3.4%.
The poverty rate in Blacksburg is 45.1%.
The average high in Blacksburg is 64.1° and the average low is 42.2°.
Blacksburg SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Blacksburg, VA Crime Report
Crime in Blacksburg summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Blacksburg. Key points include:
There were 286 total crimes in Blacksburg in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Blacksburg is 625.2 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Blacksburg is 43.7 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Blacksburg is 581.4 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Blacksburg is -73.10% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Blacksburg Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Blacksburg / 100k People |
Virginia / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 286 | 625.2 | 1,665.1 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 20 | 43.7 | 208.7 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 1 | 2.2 | 6.1 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 3 | 6.6 | 34.3 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 5 | 10.9 | 141.7 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 266 | 581.4 | 1,456.4 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 21 | 45.9 | 133.5 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 235 | 513.7 | 1,196.6 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 10 | 21.9 | 126.3 | 282.7 |
Blacksburg, VA Cost Of Living
Cost of living in Blacksburg summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Blacksburg. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Virginia. Key points include:
The cost of living in Blacksburg is 105 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Blacksburg is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Blacksburg is $389,094.
The median income in Blacksburg is $42,012.
Blacksburg's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Blacksburg Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Blacksburg | Virginia | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 105 | 102 | 100 | |
| Services | 101 | 102 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 89 | 98 | 100 | |
| Health | 94 | 102 | 100 | |
| Housing | 134 | 107 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 94 | 95 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 87 | 102 | 100 | |
Blacksburg, VA Weather
The average high in Blacksburg is 64.1° and the average low is 42.2°.
There are 77.6 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 40.0 inches of precipitation each year with 24.1 inches of snow.
| Stat | Blacksburg |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 64.1 |
| Average Annual Low | 42.2 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 77.6 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 40.0 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 24.1 |
Average High
Days of Rain
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Blacksburg Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Blacksburg
The current population in Blacksburg is 45,147. The population has increased 7.1% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 45,147 | 2.0% |
| 2021 | 44,245 | 0.4% |
| 2020 | 44,079 | 0.2% |
| 2019 | 43,973 | 1.0% |
| 2018 | 43,530 | 0.8% |
| 2017 | 43,204 | 0.8% |
| 2016 | 42,864 | 0.8% |
| 2015 | 42,539 | 0.3% |
| 2014 | 42,406 | 0.6% |
| 2013 | 42,149 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Blacksburg
Blacksburg is:
75.7% White with 34,165 White residents.
4.7% African American with 2,144 African American residents.
0.4% American Indian with 191 American Indian residents.
11.4% Asian with 5,125 Asian residents.
0.2% Hawaiian with 94 Hawaiian residents.
0.7% Other with 337 Other residents.
3.1% Two Or More with 1,388 Two Or More residents.
3.8% Hispanic with 1,703 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Blacksburg | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 75.7% | 60.0% | 58.9% |
| African American | 4.7% | 18.6% | 12.1% |
| American Indian | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 11.4% | 6.8% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 3.1% | 4.0% | 3.5% |
| Hispanic | 3.8% | 10.0% | 18.7% |
Gender in Blacksburg
Blacksburg is 45.1% female with 20,355 female residents.
Blacksburg is 54.9% male with 24,792 male residents.
| Gender | Blacksburg | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.1% | 50.5% | 50.4% |
| Male | 54.9% | 49.5% | 49.6% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Blacksburg for adults over 25
0.0% of adults in Blacksburg completed < 9th grade.
1.0% of adults in Blacksburg completed 9-12th grade.
12.0% of adults in Blacksburg completed high school / ged.
14.0% of adults in Blacksburg completed some college.
5.0% of adults in Blacksburg completed associate's degree.
28.0% of adults in Blacksburg completed bachelor's degree.
23.0% of adults in Blacksburg completed master's degree.
4.0% of adults in Blacksburg completed professional degree.
13.0% of adults in Blacksburg completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Blacksburg | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 0.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 1.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 12.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 14.0% | 18.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 5.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 28.0% | 23.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 23.0% | 13.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 4.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 13.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Blacksburg, Virginia
25.0% of households in Blacksburg earn Less than $10,000.
5.1% of households in Blacksburg earn $10,000 to $14,999.
7.4% of households in Blacksburg earn $15,000 to $24,999.
8.1% of households in Blacksburg earn $25,000 to $34,999.
8.1% of households in Blacksburg earn $35,000 to $49,999.
12.6% of households in Blacksburg earn $50,000 to $74,999.
7.0% of households in Blacksburg earn $75,000 to $99,999.
10.2% of households in Blacksburg earn $100,000 to $149,999.
7.1% of households in Blacksburg earn $150,000 to $199,999.
9.4% of households in Blacksburg earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Blacksburg | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 25.0% | 4.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.1% | 3.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.4% | 5.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.1% | 6.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 8.1% | 9.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 12.6% | 15.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 7.0% | 12.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 10.2% | 18.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 7.1% | 10.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 9.4% | 15.6% | 11.4% |
