Blacksburg, Virginia Population 2022
Blacksburg is a city located in Montgomery County Virginia. Blacksburg has a 2020 population of 43,486. Blacksburg is currently declining at a rate of -0.57% annually but its population has increased by 2.13% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 42,581 in 2010.
The average household income in Blacksburg is $70,780 with a poverty rate of 43.27%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,107 per month, and the median house value is $298,400. The median age in Blacksburg is 22 years, 21.9 years for males, and 22.1 years for females.
Blacksburg Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Blacksburgwas:
- White: 78.37%
- Asian: 12.62%
- Black or African American: 4.83%
- Two or more races: 2.25%
- Other race: 1.26%
- Native American: 0.60%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.07%
2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 167,609 | 39 | 0.02% |
| 2020 | 167,570 | 39 | 0.02% |
| 2019 | 167,531 | 39 | 0.02% |
| 2018 | 167,492 | 887 | 0.53% |
| 2017 | 166,605 | 33 | 0.02% |
| 2016 | 166,572 | 847 | 0.51% |
| 2015 | 165,725 | 37 | 0.02% |
| 2014 | 165,688 | 448 | 0.27% |
| 2013 | 165,240 | 1,120 | 0.68% |
| 2012 | 164,120 | 678 | 0.41% |
| 2011 | 163,442 | 311 | 0.19% |
| 2010 | 163,131 | 0.00% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 34,721 | 78.37% |
| Asian | 5,593 | 12.62% |
| Black or African American | 2,141 | 4.83% |
| Two or More Races | 995 | 2.25% |
| Some Other Race | 557 | 1.26% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 264 | 0.60% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 32 | 0.07% |
Blacksburg Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 13,403 | 2.64 | 32.9 |
| Non Family | 8,371 | 2.4 | 14.8 |
| Married | 4,082 | 3.07 | 68.3 |
| Female | 774 | 2.91 | 40.6 |
| Male | 176 | 3.08 | 39.8 |
2.97
Average Family Size
2.64
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 171 | 1.04% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 506 | 3.09% |
| High School Graduate | 1,749 | 10.68% |
| Some College | 1,591 | 9.72% |
| Associates Degree | 664 | 4.06% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,919 | 30.05% |
| Graduate Degree | 6,770 | 41.36% |
Blacksburg Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 12,375 | 11,835 | 8,517 |
| Asian | 2,421 | 2,421 | 2,152 |
| Black | 608 | 558 | 356 |
| Hispanic | 522 | 472 | 416 |
| 2+ Races | 235 | 198 | 139 |
| Other Race | 181 | 181 | 147 |
| Native American | 163 | 163 | 41 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 88.89%.
Blacksburg Language by Age
Blacksburg Language
83.97% of Blacksburg residents speak only English, while 16.03% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 7.99% of the population.
Blacksburg Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 26,133 | 11,288 | 43.19% |
| Asian | 5,075 | 2,111 | 41.60% |
| Black | 1,667 | 805 | 48.29% |
| Hispanic | 1,332 | 448 | 33.63% |
| Other | 381 | NaN% | |
| Multiple | 788 | 318 | 40.36% |
| Native | 217 | 90 | 41.47% |
| Islander | 19 | 19 | 100.00% |
43.27%
Overall Poverty Rate
45.70%
Male Poverty Rate
40.48%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Blacksburg
The race most likely to be in poverty in Blacksburg is Islander, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Blacksburg is Hispanic, with 33.63% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.17%. Among those working part-time, it was 57.97%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 68.78%.
Blacksburg Marital Status
Marriage Rates
22.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
21.7%
Male Marriage Rate
22.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Blacksburg Married by Age and Sex
Blacksburg Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Blacksburg Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 802 | 2.55% |
| Black | 24 | 1.29% |
Blacksburg Veterans by Education
3.92%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.78%
Veteran Disability Rate
49.8%
Labor Force Participation
46.9%
Employment Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
43.11%
Born in Blacksburg
87.36%
Native Born
12.64%
Foreign Born
9.18%
Non Citizen
3.46%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
87.36% of Blacksburg residents were born in the United States, with 43.11% having been born in Virginia. 9.18% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 43,486 | -249 | -0.57% |
| 2021 | 43,735 | -249 | -0.57% |
| 2020 | 43,984 | -249 | -0.56% |
| 2019 | 44,233 | -249 | -0.56% |
| 2018 | 44,482 | 96 | 0.22% |
| 2017 | 44,386 | -169 | -0.38% |
| 2016 | 44,555 | 747 | 1.71% |
| 2015 | 43,808 | 116 | 0.27% |
| 2014 | 43,692 | 211 | 0.49% |
| 2013 | 43,481 | 841 | 1.97% |
| 2012 | 42,640 | 19 | 0.04% |
| 2011 | 42,621 | 40 | 0.09% |
| 2010 | 42,581 | 3,008 | 0.74% |
| 2000 | 39,573 | 4,983 | 1.35% |
| 1990 | 34,590 | 3,952 | 1.22% |
| 1980 | 30,638 | 21,254 | 12.56% |
| 1970 | 9,384 | 2,314 | 2.87% |
| 1960 | 7,070 | 3,712 | 7.73% |
| 1950 | 3,358 | 1,258 | 4.81% |
| 1940 | 2,100 | 0.00% |