Blowing Rock, NC
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
1,163
Unemployment
0.9%
Poverty
4.4%
Median Home
$455,600
Median Income
$80,231
Median Rent
$971
Blowing Rock SnackAbility
5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
9/10
Housing
8.5
Affordability
7
Diversity
4
Safety
N/A
Amenities
3
Education
9
Commute
8
Rankings for Blowing Rock in North Carolina
Map Of Blowing Rock, NC
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Population over time in Blowing Rock
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1,163 | -3.2% |
| 2018 | 1,202 | 4.3% |
| 2017 | 1,152 | -5.0% |
| 2016 | 1,213 | 0.6% |
| 2015 | 1,206 | 2.6% |
| 2014 | 1,175 | 4.2% |
| 2013 | 1,128 | -4.3% |
| 2012 | 1,179 | 10.0% |
| 2011 | 1,072 | -16.7% |
| 2010 | 1,287 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Blowing Rock
| Race | Blowing Rock | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.3% | 63.1% | 60.7% |
| African American | 2.3% | 21.1% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 1.3% | 2.8% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 1.0% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 0.0% | 9.4% | 18.0% |
Gender in Blowing Rock
| Gender | Blowing Rock | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.4% | 51.3% | 50.8% |
| Male | 45.6% | 48.7% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Blowing Rock for adults over 25
| Education | Blowing Rock | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 1.0% | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 10.0% | 26.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 16.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 5.0% | 10.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 39.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 16.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 5.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 5.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Blowing Rock, North Carolina
| Income | Blowing Rock | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.4% | 6.4% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.5% | 5.0% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.1% | 10.3% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.0% | 10.3% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.7% | 13.9% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 8.4% | 18.0% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 18.1% | 12.4% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 18.6% | 13.1% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 9.2% | 5.1% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 8.1% | 5.4% | 7.7% |
