Population 8,410 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Blairsville
Household size in Blairsville
| Period | Blairsville | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.30 | 2.37 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.44 | 2.35 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.36 | 2.29 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.30 | 2.30 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.00 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Blairsville are small: just 2.30 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Households are largest in the west and smallest in the south.
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 Blairsville
| Period | Blairsville | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.0 | 42.5 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.0 | 43.0 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 47.3 | 43.7 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 49.1 | 43.9 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.1 | +1.4 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
Blairsville skews older: half of its residents are older than 49.1, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 44.0, mirroring the country. Only 32 of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people are older.
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 Blairsville
| Period | Blairsville | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.7% | 8.9% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.0% | 8.8% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.6% | 8.4% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.3% | 8.8% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | −0.0 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.3% of households in Blairsville, well below the national share of 11.6%. Compared with other Pennsylvania cities, Blairsville has a lower share of single-parent households than most.
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 Blairsville
Renters in Blairsville
| Period | Blairsville | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.0% | 28.5% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.9% | 29.9% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 30.2% | 30.3% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 24.9% | 29.3% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −7.1 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Blairsville own their homes; 24.9% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 52.5% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the south; owners are most common in the east. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 7.1 points, even as the national share rose.
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 Blairsville
| Period | Blairsville | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.2% | 10.7% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.6% | 10.4% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.6% | 10.5% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.5% | 10.0% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | −0.7 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
More homes sit empty in Blairsville than nationally: 13.5%, against 9.6%. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy has edged down 0.8 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Blairsville
| Period | Blairsville | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1961 | 1960 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1962 | 1961 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1960 | 1962 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1962 | 1964 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Blairsville is a place of older homes: half were built before 1962, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the east, while the south has the oldest housing.
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 Blairsville
| Period | Blairsville | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $614 | $720 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $614 | $801 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $725 | $922 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $750 | $1,162 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$135 | +$442 | +$494 | +$606 |
Rent in Blairsville runs $750 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $135 a month from 2006–10, a 22% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 27.4% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the east; the highest are in the southwest.
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 Blairsville
Bachelor's degrees in Blairsville
| Period | Blairsville | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.5% | 29.5% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.8% | 31.7% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.2% | 35.2% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.6% | 39.0% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.0 pts | +9.5 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Blairsville have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 19.6%, against 35.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 3.0 points, as it has nationally. Blairsville has a lower share of college graduates than the great majority of Pennsylvania cities.
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 Blairsville
| Period | Blairsville | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.2% | 90.8% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.9% | 92.3% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.5% | 93.8% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.3% | 95.0% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.1 pts | +4.2 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Blairsville is above the national rate: 93.3% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Still, the rate is lower than in the Pittsburgh area as a whole (95.0%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 6.1 points, in line with the national trend.
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 Blairsville
| Period | Blairsville | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.4% | 6.9% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.6% | 7.5% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.9% | 4.9% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.1% | 5.0% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.4 pts | −1.9 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.1%, unemployment in Blairsville is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 2.4 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. 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).
Blairsville 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blairsville | 2.30 | 49.1 | 7.3% | 24.9% | 13.5% | 1962 | $750 | 19.6% | 93.3% | 5.1% |
| Strangford | 2.13 | 52.3 | 3.5% | 19.7% | 7.1% | 1962 | $618 | 24.0% | 92.7% | 3.2% |
| Torrance | 2.51 | 50.9 | 6.8% | 11.8% | 12.8% | 1958 | $952 | 14.5% | 93.4% | 5.3% |
| Black Lick | 2.03 | 45.6 | 8.8% | 26.3% | 24.4% | 1972 | $542 | 14.6% | 87.2% | 0.0% |
| Seger | 1.95 | 58.0 | 8.1% | 31.7% | 7.3% | 1968 | $839 | 27.2% | 94.7% | 2.9% |
| Lewisville | 2.49 | 47.5 | 7.1% | 14.1% | 7.5% | 1976 | $830 | 17.0% | 91.5% | 7.1% |
| West Bolivar | 2.77 | 38.8 | 14.7% | 8.4% | 11.5% | 1963 | $532 | 15.3% | 93.0% | 11.3% |
| Coral | 2.39 | 46.7 | 2.9% | 18.1% | 11.5% | 1962 | $837 | 19.9% | 95.2% | 26.8% |
| Kent | 2.68 | 41.2 | 5.5% | 14.0% | 13.3% | 1967 | $859 | 19.6% | 90.9% | 6.8% |
| Hillside | 2.72 | 37.7 | 11.2% | 13.1% | 6.1% | 1966 | $861 | 27.9% | 97.0% | 7.6% |
| Robinson | 3.07 | 38.2 | 5.5% | 10.4% | 8.8% | 1958 | $1,030 | 29.6% | 87.4% | 8.9% |
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 Blairsville. 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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