Blossburg is a borough located in Tioga County Pennsylvania. Blossburg has a 2024 population of 1,499. Blossburg is currently declining at a rate of -0.66% annually and its population has decreased by -2.47% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,537 in 2020.
The average household income in Blossburg is $81,914 with a poverty rate of 10.51%. The median age in Blossburg is 38.3 years: 37.7 years for males, and 38.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Blossburg was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,698 | 92.53% |
| Asian | 63 | 3.43% |
| Black or African American | 34 | 1.85% |
| Two or more races | 33 | 1.8% |
| Other race | 7 | 0.38% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 649 | 2.8 | 69.5 | 30.5 |
| Married | 393 | 3.35 | 76.8 | 23.2 |
| Non Family | 158 | 1.08 | 60.1 | 39.9 |
| Female | 60 | 2.97 | 36.7 | 63.3 |
| Male | 38 | 4 | 84.2 | 15.8 |
3.3
Average Family Size
2.8
Average Household Size
69.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 70 | 6.08% |
| Associates Degree | 78 | 6.77% |
| Bachelors Degree | 287 | 24.91% |
| Graduate Degree | 59 | 5.12% |
| High School Graduate | 388 | 33.68% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2 | 0.17% |
| Some College | 268 | 23.26% |
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 | 1,061 | 989 | 308 |
| Asian | 45 | 45 | 19 |
| 2+ Races | 19 | 19 | 5 |
| Hispanic | 16 | 16 | 6 |
| Black | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Other Race | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $78,375 | $80,636 | $49,659 |
| Graduate Degree | $44,750 | $78,750 | $43,500 |
| High School Graduate | $40,357 | $43,632 | $23,281 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $22,273 | $0 | $21,477 |
| Overall | $43,694 | $54,583 | $30,952 |
| Some College | $35,323 | $59,688 | $0 |
$43,694
Average Earnings
$54,583
Average Male
$30,952
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.64% of Blossburg residents speak only English, while 2.36% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.84% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,682 | 167 | 9.93% |
| Black | 25 | 17 | 68% |
| Multiple | 33 | 8 | 24.24% |
10.51%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.97%
Male Poverty Rate
12.1%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Blossburg is Black, with 68% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Blossburg is White, with 9.93% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.13%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.51%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.1%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27.78% |
| High School | 13.92% |
| Some College | 12.43% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.45% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 26.32% |
| Female Employed | 9.83% |
| Male Employed | 2.7% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $81,042 | $95,134 |
| Households | $64,901 | $81,914 |
| Married Families | $84,526 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,625 | $34,689 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.1%
Male Marriage Rate
53.6%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
142
Number of Veterans
122
Male Veterans
20
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 59 |
| First Gulf War | 30 |
| Vietnam | 22 |
| Korea | 9 |
| World War II | 2 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 37 |
| 35 to 54 | 36 |
| 18 to 34 | 27 |
| 75+ | 24 |
| 65 to 74 | 18 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 142 | 10.88% |
| Hispanic | 6 | 24% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.97%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40.85%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.7%
Labor Force Participation
61.8%
Employment Rate
4.5%
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
74.01%
Born in Blossburg
95.26%
Native Born
4.74%
Foreign Born
1.8%
Non Citizen
2.94%
Naturalized
95.26% of Blossburg residents were born in the United States, with 74.01% having been born in Pennsylvania. 1.8% 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 | 1,453 | -9 | -0.62% |
| 2028 | 1,462 | -9 | -0.61% |
| 2027 | 1,471 | -10 | -0.68% |
| 2026 | 1,481 | -9 | -0.6% |
| 2025 | 1,490 | -9 | -0.6% |
| 2024 | 1,499 | -10 | -0.66% |
| 2023 | 1,509 | -9 | -0.59% |
| 2022 | 1,518 | -13 | -0.85% |
| 2021 | 1,531 | -6 | -0.39% |
| 2020 | 1,537 | 52 | 3.5% |
| 2019 | 1,485 | -7 | -0.47% |
| 2018 | 1,492 | 1 | 0.07% |
| 2017 | 1,491 | -17 | -1.13% |
| 2016 | 1,508 | -8 | -0.53% |
| 2015 | 1,516 | -11 | -0.72% |
| 2014 | 1,527 | -13 | -0.84% |
| 2013 | 1,540 | -11 | -0.71% |
| 2012 | 1,551 | 1 | 0.06% |
| 2011 | 1,550 | 6 | 0.39% |
| 2010 | 1,544 | 0 | 0% |