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The Town of Blacksburg had a population of 45,446 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Blacksburg ranks in the upper quartile for Population Density when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Virginia. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for Blacksburg is located at latitude 37.2296 and longitude -80.4139 in Montgomery County. The formal boundaries for the Town of Blacksburg encompass a land area of 19.89 sq. miles and a water area of 0.03 sq. miles. Montgomery County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).
The Town of Blacksburg has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 45,446 (100%) |
| Population Density | 2,296 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 42 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $50,182 |
| Per Capita Income | $31,899 |
| Median Home Value | $446,300 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 17,028 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,955 (29.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 8,885 (52.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 3,188 (18.7%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 13,840 |
| Average Household Size | 2.54 |
| Family Households | 5,270 (38.1%) |
The table below compares Blacksburg to the other 688 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Virginia by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 22 | 97th |
| Population Density | # 135 | 81st |
| Median Household Income | # 550 | 20th |
| Per Capita Income | # 443 | 36th |
| Diversity Index | # 337 | 51st |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Virginia Census Data Comparison Tool.
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