Blairsville is a borough located in Indiana County Pennsylvania. Blairsville has a 2024 population of 3,199. Blairsville is currently declining at a rate of -0.12% annually and its population has decreased by -0.5% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,215 in 2020.
The average household income in Blairsville is $63,544 with a poverty rate of 17.06%. The median age in Blairsville is 49.6 years: 48.8 years for males, and 50.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Blairsville was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,700 | 84.09% |
| Two or more races | 328 | 10.21% |
| Black or African American | 183 | 5.7% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,431 | 2.24 | 57.7 | 42.3 |
| Married | 610 | 2.63 | 80.8 | 19.2 |
| Non Family | 557 | 1.22 | 30.5 | 69.5 |
| Female | 217 | 3.28 | 53.5 | 46.5 |
| Male | 47 | 4.57 | 100 | 0 |
2.78
Average Family Size
2.24
Average Household Size
57.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 97 | 3.86% |
| Associates Degree | 199 | 7.92% |
| Bachelors Degree | 243 | 9.67% |
| Graduate Degree | 194 | 7.72% |
| High School Graduate | 1,306 | 51.97% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 34 | 1.35% |
| Some College | 440 | 17.51% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,180 | 2,100 | 415 |
| 2+ Races | 182 | 131 | 7 |
| Black | 151 | 151 | 15 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 19.04%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $42,083 | $66,250 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $63,534 | $0 | $63,534 |
| High School Graduate | $31,250 | $60,034 | $22,961 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,378 | $33,590 | $0 |
| Overall | $33,479 | $52,961 | $28,304 |
| Some College | $28,884 | $0 | $28,973 |
$33,479
Average Earnings
$52,961
Average Male
$28,304
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.56% of Blairsville residents speak only English, while 1.44% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 1.21% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,689 | 345 | 12.83% |
| Black | 183 | 104 | 56.83% |
| Multiple | 328 | 97 | 29.57% |
17.06%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.99%
Male Poverty Rate
17.93%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Blairsville is Black, with 56.83% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Blairsville is White, with 12.83% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.08%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.32%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 20.03% |
| High School | 18.15% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13.74% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.35% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 30.3% |
| Female Employed | 13.35% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $67,685 | $73,723 |
| Households | $55,893 | $63,544 |
| Married Families | $73,333 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $19,447 | $44,912 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.3%
Male Marriage Rate
41.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
214
Number of Veterans
206
Male Veterans
8
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 91 |
| Second Gulf War | 68 |
| Vietnam | 35 |
| Korea | 11 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 78 |
| 65 to 74 | 56 |
| 55 to 64 | 34 |
| 75+ | 26 |
| 18 to 34 | 20 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 166 | 7.05% |
| 2+ Races | 48 | 24.74% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
22.9%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40.65%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.7%
Labor Force Participation
56.2%
Employment Rate
2.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
83.65%
Born in Blairsville
98.82%
Native Born
1.18%
Foreign Born
1.18%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
98.82% of Blairsville residents were born in the United States, with 83.65% having been born in Pennsylvania. 1.18% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,179 | -4 | -0.13% |
| 2028 | 3,183 | -4 | -0.13% |
| 2027 | 3,187 | -4 | -0.13% |
| 2026 | 3,191 | -4 | -0.13% |
| 2025 | 3,195 | -4 | -0.13% |
| 2024 | 3,199 | -4 | -0.12% |
| 2023 | 3,203 | 3 | 0.09% |
| 2022 | 3,200 | -9 | -0.28% |
| 2021 | 3,209 | -6 | -0.19% |
| 2020 | 3,215 | -4 | -0.12% |
| 2019 | 3,219 | -17 | -0.53% |
| 2018 | 3,236 | -17 | -0.52% |
| 2017 | 3,253 | -26 | -0.79% |
| 2016 | 3,279 | -28 | -0.85% |
| 2015 | 3,307 | -24 | -0.72% |
| 2014 | 3,331 | -38 | -1.13% |
| 2013 | 3,369 | -42 | -1.23% |
| 2012 | 3,411 | 22 | 0.65% |
| 2011 | 3,389 | -13 | -0.38% |
| 2010 | 3,402 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,607 | 12 | 0.33% |
| 1990 | 3,595 | -571 | -13.71% |
| 1980 | 4,166 | -245 | -5.55% |
| 1970 | 4,411 | -519 | -10.53% |
| 1960 | 4,930 | -70 | -1.4% |
| 1950 | 5,000 | -2 | -0.04% |
| 1940 | 5,002 | -294 | -5.55% |
| 1930 | 5,296 | 905 | 20.61% |
| 1920 | 4,391 | 819 | 22.93% |
| 1910 | 3,572 | 186 | 5.49% |
| 1900 | 3,386 | 260 | 8.32% |
| 1890 | 3,126 | -53 | -1.67% |