Population 67,199 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Blaine
Household size in Blaine
| Period | Blaine | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.82 | 2.58 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.76 | 2.61 | 2.54 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.81 | 2.63 | 2.55 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.92 | 2.58 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.09 | −0.00 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Blaine are large by national standards, averaging 2.92 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Household size has climbed from 2.82 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Only 13 of the 188 Minnesota cities with 5,000+ people have larger households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Blaine
| Period | Blaine | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.1 | 36.8 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.6 | 37.8 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.5 | 38.6 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.0 | 39.2 | 40.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.9 | +2.5 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Blaine is a little younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 38.0, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 35.1, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the northwest and oldest in the center.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Blaine
| Period | Blaine | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.9% | 10.2% | 9.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.5% | 10.6% | 10.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.6% | 9.9% | 9.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.2% | 9.8% | 9.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in ten households in Blaine (10.2%), a little below the national share of 11.6%. The picture is much the same across the Minneapolis area. The single-parent share is up 1.4 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Blaine
Renters in Blaine
| Period | Blaine | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.6% | 27.3% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.0% | 29.6% | 27.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.8% | 30.0% | 28.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 14.8% | 29.3% | 27.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.2 pts | +2.0 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Blaine is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 14.8% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About three in ten owners (29.5%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 4.2 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Blaine
| Period | Blaine | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.5% | 7.0% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.4% | 6.2% | 9.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.7% | 5.5% | 8.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.9% | 5.7% | 8.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | −1.3 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 4.9% of homes in Blaine are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. The Minneapolis area as a whole looks much the same. Vacancy has edged down 0.6 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Blaine
| Period | Blaine | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1989 | 1975 | 1973 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1990 | 1976 | 1974 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1992 | 1977 | 1975 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1994 | 1980 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Blaine has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1994, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1989 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the southwest.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Blaine
| Period | Blaine | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,121 | $1,007 | $882 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,102 | $1,077 | $953 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,342 | $1,258 | $1,099 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,621 | $1,603 | $1,404 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$500 | +$597 | +$522 | +$606 |
The median renter in Blaine pays $1,621 a month for rent and utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $500 a month since 2006–10, up 45%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 33.7% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southeast; the highest are in the center.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Blaine
Bachelor's degrees in Blaine
| Period | Blaine | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.7% | 37.2% | 32.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 35.3% | 39.1% | 33.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 36.6% | 41.8% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 38.4% | 45.4% | 39.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.7 pts | +8.1 pts | +7.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
Nearly four in ten adults 25 and older in Blaine (38.4%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%. The share is lower than in the Minneapolis area overall (45.4%). The share with a degree is up 5.7 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Blaine
| Period | Blaine | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.8% | 92.4% | 91.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.5% | 92.9% | 92.2% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.9% | 93.5% | 93.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.3% | 94.0% | 93.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | +1.6 pts | +2.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Blaine: 94.3% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The Minneapolis area as a whole looks much the same.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Blaine
| Period | Blaine | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.4% | 6.7% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.6% | 6.8% | 6.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.4% | 3.6% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.4% | 4.0% | 4.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Blaine runs below the national rate: 4.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has edged down 1.0 points, as it has nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Blaine compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blaine | 2.92 | 38.0 | 10.2% | 14.8% | 4.9% | 1994 | $1,621 | 38.4% | 94.3% | 4.4% |
| Lexington | 2.43 | 36.8 | 17.3% | 42.8% | 7.9% | 1980 | $1,569 | 25.4% | 86.3% | 4.8% |
| Circle Pines | 2.73 | 39.6 | 10.8% | 12.5% | 3.6% | 1984 | $1,470 | 42.1% | 94.1% | 3.6% |
| Coon Rapids | 2.63 | 39.4 | 12.5% | 25.2% | 3.0% | 1981 | $1,603 | 26.8% | 93.7% | 4.5% |
| Spring Lake Park | 2.66 | 40.3 | 16.4% | 29.7% | 3.2% | 1975 | $1,445 | 26.2% | 91.8% | 3.0% |
| Mounds View | 2.44 | 42.7 | 10.9% | 31.2% | 6.7% | 1974 | $1,325 | 37.8% | 94.3% | 2.5% |
| Ham Lake | 2.89 | 43.2 | 5.9% | 6.4% | 2.3% | 1993 | $1,515 | 37.2% | 95.1% | 3.4% |
| Lino Lakes | 2.73 | 42.5 | 5.8% | 7.8% | 2.4% | 1994 | $1,893 | 44.6% | 95.3% | 4.0% |
| Fridley | 2.59 | 35.9 | 16.3% | 37.0% | 8.0% | 1969 | $1,379 | 29.2% | 91.5% | 6.3% |
| Andover | 3.03 | 39.8 | 10.2% | 6.0% | 3.2% | 1993 | $1,779 | 38.7% | 96.1% | 2.9% |
| Brooklyn Park | 2.97 | 36.8 | 16.1% | 29.7% | 5.1% | 1984 | $1,721 | 33.4% | 89.2% | 3.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Blaine. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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