Blacksburg, VA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
44,395
Unemployment
4.0%
Poverty
44.3%
Median Home
$309,800
Median Income
$41,711
Median Rent
$1,141
Blacksburg SnackAbility
8.5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
8.5
Affordability
3
Diversity
8
Safety
8.5
Amenities
9
Education
9
Commute
10
Blacksburg, VA Crime Report
339
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
763.1
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-67.47%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Blacksburg / 100k People |
Virginia / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 339 | 763.1 | 1,665.1 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 29 | 65.3 | 208.7 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 6.1 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4.5 | 34.3 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 14 | 31.5 | 141.7 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 310 | 697.9 | 1,456.4 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 29 | 65.3 | 133.5 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 266 | 598.8 | 1,196.6 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 15 | 33.8 | 126.3 | 246.0 |
Blacksburg, VA Cost Of Living
107
Blacksburg's Overall Cost Of Living
Blacksburg's Overall Cost Of Living
1.1x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Blacksburg | Virginia | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 107 | 106 | 100 | |
| Services | 99 | 99 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 95 | 98 | 100 | |
| Health | 91 | 98 | 100 | |
| Housing | 136 | 131 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 91 | 93 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 88 | 96 | 100 | |
Blacksburg, VA Photos
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Map Of Blacksburg, VA
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Population over time in Blacksburg
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 44,395 | 0.3% |
| 2019 | 44,245 | 0.4% |
| 2018 | 44,079 | 0.2% |
| 2017 | 43,973 | 1.0% |
| 2016 | 43,530 | 0.8% |
| 2015 | 43,204 | 0.8% |
| 2014 | 42,864 | 0.8% |
| 2013 | 42,539 | 0.3% |
| 2012 | 42,406 | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 42,149 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Blacksburg
| Race | Blacksburg | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 75.8% | 61.2% | 60.1% |
| African American | 4.3% | 18.7% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 12.5% | 6.6% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 2.2% | 3.4% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 4.2% | 9.5% | 18.2% |
Gender in Blacksburg
| Gender | Blacksburg | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.1% | 50.8% | 50.8% |
| Male | 53.9% | 49.2% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Blacksburg for adults over 25
| Education | Blacksburg | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 11.0% | 24.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 12.0% | 19.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 4.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 27.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 23.0% | 13.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 4.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 15.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Blacksburg, Virginia
| Income | Blacksburg | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 23.8% | 4.8% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.6% | 3.3% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.4% | 7.0% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.7% | 7.1% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.3% | 10.8% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 12.1% | 16.3% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 8.3% | 12.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 9.7% | 17.2% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.8% | 9.0% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 8.2% | 11.6% | 8.3% |
