Population 6,199 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Bland County
Household size in Bland County
| Period | Bland County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.46 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.25 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.28 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.27 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.19 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Bland County is a place of small households, averaging 2.27 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has dropped from 2.46 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the southwest and smallest in the north.
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 Bland County
| Period | Bland County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.4 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.7 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 47.3 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 47.0 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.6 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Bland County skews older: half of its residents are older than 47.0, 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 45.4, in line with the national trend.
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 Bland County
| Period | Bland County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.1% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.4% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.3% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.0% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.1 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Bland County: 6.0% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 3.1 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Few Virginia counties have a lower share of single-parent households: only ten of 133.
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 Bland County
Renters in Bland County
| Period | Bland County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.2% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.8% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.6% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 13.5% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Bland County is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 13.5% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 73.7% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 1.6 points from 2006–10, 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 Bland County
| Period | Bland County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.3% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.5% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 27.7% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 23.0% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.7 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 23.0% of the housing in Bland County, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 2.7 points, even as the national rate fell.
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 Bland County
| Period | Bland County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1977 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1977 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1982 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1982 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +5 | +6 |
The typical home in Bland County was built around 1982, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). The median year built has moved up from 1977 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the west 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 Bland County
| Period | Bland County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $422 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $562 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $553 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $714 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$292 | +$600 | +$606 |
Rent in Bland County runs $714 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $292 a month from 2006–10, a 69% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 17.7% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. The priciest rents are in the west; the most affordable are in the east.
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 Bland County
Bachelor's degrees in Bland County
| Period | Bland County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.9% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.1% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.6% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.6% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.7 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Bland County have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 18.6%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree is up 6.7 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Bland County
| Period | Bland County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 82.7% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 83.3% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.0% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.6% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +10.0 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
About nine in ten adults in Bland County have finished high school (92.6%), above the national rate of 89.3%. The picture is much the same across Virginia. The share with a diploma has risen 10.0 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Bland County
| Period | Bland County | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.5% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.4% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.5% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.4% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.1 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Bland County has been low: just 2.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 3.1 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).
Bland County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bland County | 2.27 | 47.0 | 6.0% | 13.5% | 23.0% | 1982 | $714 | 18.6% | 92.6% | 2.4% |
| Pulaski County | 2.29 | 46.3 | 9.4% | 26.6% | 14.4% | 1975 | $882 | 21.3% | 91.6% | 3.2% |
| Tazewell County | 2.35 | 46.0 | 9.7% | 25.6% | 17.0% | 1973 | $776 | 17.3% | 87.5% | 4.3% |
| Radford City | 2.44 | 31.1 | 5.2% | 57.7% | 15.9% | 1975 | $992 | 42.1% | 94.4% | 7.5% |
| Montgomery County | 2.44 | 35.0 | 6.8% | 44.7% | 14.0% | 1987 | $1,257 | 49.3% | 96.3% | 3.1% |
| Buchanan County | 2.58 | 48.6 | 12.6% | 16.9% | 26.0% | 1979 | $748 | 11.1% | 78.9% | 3.7% |
| Salem City | 2.30 | 41.5 | 11.9% | 37.2% | 8.4% | 1967 | $1,235 | 33.7% | 93.7% | 3.3% |
| Roanoke County | 2.42 | 44.1 | 10.6% | 24.3% | 7.1% | 1979 | $1,242 | 37.1% | 94.6% | 2.8% |
| Roanoke City | 2.28 | 40.2 | 13.5% | 47.6% | 12.5% | 1959 | $1,018 | 29.7% | 89.7% | 5.4% |
| Franklin County | 2.38 | 47.6 | 9.5% | 21.5% | 17.2% | 1987 | $938 | 25.0% | 91.2% | 2.3% |
| Dickenson County | 2.30 | 46.0 | 9.5% | 23.9% | 19.4% | 1983 | $732 | 10.7% | 85.3% | 2.3% |
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 Bland County. 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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