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 45,288.
The median home value in Blacksburg is $408,581.
The median income in Blacksburg is $48,070.
The cost of living in Blacksburg is 114 which is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Blacksburg is $1,290.
The unemployment rate in Blacksburg is 4.2%.
The poverty rate in Blacksburg is 42.8%.
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 362 total crimes in Blacksburg in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Blacksburg is 791.5 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Blacksburg is 76.5 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Blacksburg is 715.0 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Blacksburg is -62.65% 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 | 362 | 791.5 | 1,787.6 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 35 | 76.5 | 217.9 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 4.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 1 | 2.2 | 33.1 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 15 | 32.8 | 152.2 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 327 | 715.0 | 1,569.7 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 31 | 67.8 | 108.7 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 285 | 623.2 | 1,315.9 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 11 | 24.1 | 145.1 | 259.0 |
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 114 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 $408,581.
The median income in Blacksburg is $48,070.
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 | 114 | 110 | 100 | |
| Services | 102 | 101 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 100 | 99 | 100 | |
| Health | 92 | 98 | 100 | |
| Housing | 153 | 130 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 90 | 94 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 93 | 104 | 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 45,288. The population has increased 7.4% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 45,288 | 0.3% |
| 2022 | 45,147 | 1.7% |
| 2021 | 44,385 | -0.0% |
| 2020 | 44,395 | 0.2% |
| 2019 | 44,303 | 0.1% |
| 2018 | 44,245 | 0.4% |
| 2017 | 44,079 | 0.2% |
| 2016 | 43,973 | 1.0% |
| 2015 | 43,530 | 0.8% |
| 2014 | 43,204 | 0.8% |
| 2013 | 42,864 | 0.8% |
| 2012 | 42,539 | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 42,406 | 0.6% |
| 2010 | 42,149 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Blacksburg
Blacksburg is:
75.6% White with 34,242 White residents.
4.3% African American with 1,958 African American residents.
0.3% American Indian with 143 American Indian residents.
10.8% Asian with 4,896 Asian residents.
0.3% Hawaiian with 131 Hawaiian residents.
0.6% Other with 281 Other residents.
3.5% Two Or More with 1,604 Two Or More residents.
4.5% Hispanic with 2,033 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Blacksburg | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 75.6% | 59.0% | 58.2% |
| African American | 4.3% | 18.4% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 10.8% | 6.8% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 3.5% | 4.3% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 4.5% | 10.7% | 19.0% |
Gender in Blacksburg
Blacksburg is 44.7% female with 20,241 female residents.
Blacksburg is 55.3% male with 25,046 male residents.
| Gender | Blacksburg | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 44.7% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 55.3% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
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.
13.0% of adults in Blacksburg completed some college.
4.0% of adults in Blacksburg completed associate's degree.
29.0% of adults in Blacksburg completed bachelor's degree.
24.0% of adults in Blacksburg completed master's degree.
3.0% of adults in Blacksburg completed professional degree.
14.0% of adults in Blacksburg completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Blacksburg | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 0.0% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 1.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 12.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 13.0% | 18.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 4.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 29.0% | 23.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 24.0% | 13.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 14.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Blacksburg, Virginia
24.5% of households in Blacksburg earn Less than $10,000.
3.5% of households in Blacksburg earn $10,000 to $14,999.
5.5% of households in Blacksburg earn $15,000 to $24,999.
9.2% of households in Blacksburg earn $25,000 to $34,999.
8.1% of households in Blacksburg earn $35,000 to $49,999.
10.3% of households in Blacksburg earn $50,000 to $74,999.
8.7% of households in Blacksburg earn $75,000 to $99,999.
10.2% of households in Blacksburg earn $100,000 to $149,999.
7.7% of households in Blacksburg earn $150,000 to $199,999.
12.3% of households in Blacksburg earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Blacksburg | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 24.5% | 4.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.5% | 2.9% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.5% | 5.5% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.2% | 5.9% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 8.1% | 9.1% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 10.3% | 14.6% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 8.7% | 12.1% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 10.2% | 18.2% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 7.7% | 10.7% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 12.3% | 16.9% | 12.6% |
