State
County
Land Area (mi²)
19.7 sq mi
Density (mi²)
2,217.40/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.57%
Growth Since 2010
2.62%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Metro Population
167,609
World Population Review
Blacksburg, Virginia Population 2021
43,735
Blacksburg is a city located in Montgomery County Virginia. With a 2020 population of 43,735, it is the 15th largest city in Virginia and the 893rd largest city in the United States . Blacksburg is currently declining at a rate of -0.57% annually but its population has increased by 2.62% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 42,620 in 2010. Blacksburg reached it's highest population of 44,555 in 2016. Spanning over 20 miles, Blacksburg has a population density of 2,217 people per square mile.
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 Blacksburg was:
- 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%
The current population of Blacksburg, Virginia is 43,735 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 44,482.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 42,620.
Blacksburg, Virginia Population 2021
2019 and 2020 population is estimated by projecting the raw 2018 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% |
Blacksburg Metro Area Population by Year
| 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% |
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Blacksburg Population by Race
Blacksburg Population Pyramid $2021
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Blacksburg Population by Age
Blacksburg Households and Families
| 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
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Blacksburg Households by Type
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| 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% |
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Blacksburg Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Blacksburg Educational Attainment by Race
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| 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 Educational Attainment by Race
Blacksburg Earnings by Educational Attainment
Blacksburg Language by Age
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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 Language
Blacksburg Poverty by Race
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| 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 | 517 | 381 | 73.69% |
| 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 Poverty
Blacksburg Poverty Rate by Education
Blacksburg Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
22.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
21.7%
Male Marriage Rate
22.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Blacksburg Married by Age and Sex
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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
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Blacksburg Marital Status
Blacksburg Veterans by War
Blacksburg Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 802 | 2.55% |
| Black | 24 | 1.29% |
Blacksburg Veterans by Race
Blacksburg Veterans by Education
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3.92%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.78%
Veteran Disability Rate
Blacksburg Veterans by Education
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49.8%
Labor Force Participation
46.9%
Employment Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
Blacksburg Employment by Age
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Blacksburg Employment by Race
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Blacksburg Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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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.
Blacksburg Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |