Blacksburg Population

2010–2026

1,982

2026 projection

4.9% since 2020 (increase)

05001K1.5K2K201020122014201620182020202220242026

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Blacksburg. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20261,982+170.87%
20251,965+100.51%
20241,955+361.88%
20231,919+291.53%
20221,890+40.21%
20211,886-30.16%
20201,889+70.37%
20191,88200.00%
20181,882+40.21%
20171,878+120.64%

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The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Blacksburg is growing faster than Cherokee County and the U.S., and slower than South Carolina.

  • South Carolina+8.5%
  • Blacksburg+4.1%
  • Cherokee County+3.6%
  • United States+3.1%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Blacksburg Demographics

33.8median age

Median age

Female38.4 yrs
Male28.6 yrs

Adults

1,414
294 seniors (65+) · 21% of adults1,120 other adults

Sex

Female 60.2% · 1,242Male 39.8% · 821

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 21 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Blacksburg Income

$32,092median household income

Median household income

$32,092

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$35,588

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

31.4%

About 1 in 3 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Blacksburg Marital Status

30% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married30%36%26%
Never married36%40%33%
Divorced18%13%20%
Widowed12%9%14%
Separated5%2%7%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201