Blair County, PA

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2023 Population

121,854

0.641% 1-year decline

US Senator

N/AJohn Fetterman

Democratic Party

US Senator

N/ADave McCormick

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

42.9

0% 1-year change

2023 Poverty Rate

13%

1.34% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$60,594

2.03% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$156,700

4.96% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

56,533

1.69% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Blair County, PA had a population of 122k people with a median age of 42.9 and a median household income of $60,594. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Blair County, PA declined from 122,640 to 121,854, a −0.641% decrease and its median household income grew from $59,386 to $60,594, a 2.03% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Blair County, PA are White (Non-Hispanic) (92.6%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.47%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.68%), White (Hispanic) (0.689%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.584%).

None of the households in Blair County, PA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.3% of the residents in Blair County, PA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Blair County, PA are Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona (214689) (335 degrees awarded in 2022), Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center (141 degrees), and Altoona Beauty School Inc (210748) (102 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Blair County, PA was $156,700, and the homeownership rate was 72.4%.

Most people in Blair County, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Blair County, PA was 2 cars per household.

Blair County, PA borders Bedford County, PA, Cambria County, PA, Centre County, PA, Clearfield County, PA, and Huntingdon County, PA.

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Population & Diversity

Blair County, PA is home to a population of 122k people, from which 99.3% are citizens. As of 2023, 1.3% of Blair County, PA residents were born outside of the country (1.59k people).

In 2023, there were 26.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (113k people) in Blair County, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.22k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 2.05k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.3%

2023 Citizenship

99.4%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 99.3% of Blair County, PA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Blair County, PA was 99.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Blair County, PA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Blair County, PA

White (Non-Hispanic)
113k ± 589
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
4.22k ± 689
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
2.05k ± 318

1.46%

Hispanic Population

1.78k people

1.46% of the people in Blair County, PA are hispanic (1.78k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Blair County, PA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Pennsylvania.

Most Common Origin

India
99,082 ± 7,698 people
Dominican Republic
90,229 ± 7,349 people
China
69,880 ± 6,473 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Pennsylvania was India, the natal country of 99,082 Pennsylvania residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 90,229 and China with 69,880.

Foreign-Born Population

1.3%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

1.59k people

1.22%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

1.5k people

As of 2023, 1.3% of Blair County, PA residents (1.59k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Blair County, PA was 1.22%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Blair County, PA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,143 ± 338
Gulf War (2001-)
1,421 ± 307
Gulf War (1990s)
998 ± 218

Blair County, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.21 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Blair County, PA employs 56.5k people. The largest industries in Blair County, PA are Health Care & Social Assistance (10,538 people), Retail Trade (7,806 people), and Manufacturing (5,698 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($73,125), Public Administration ($64,398), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($63,214).

Males in Pennsylvania have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $62,610. The income inequality in Pennsylvania (measured using the Gini index) is 0.466, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

56.5k

2023 Value

± 1,631

−1.69%

1 Year decline

± 4.11%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Blair County, PA declined at a rate of −1.69%, from 57.5k employees to 56.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Blair County, PA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (7,020 people), Management Occupations (5,108 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (4,774 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Blair County, PA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Pennsylvania (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

56.5k

2023 Value

± 1,631

−1.69%

1 Year decline

± 4.11%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Blair County, PA declined at a rate of −1.69%, from 57.5k employees to 56.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Blair County, PA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (10,538 people), Retail Trade (7,806 people), and Manufacturing (5,698 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Blair County, PA, though some of these residents may live in Blair County, PA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$47,562

Median earning men ± $1,690

$35,519

Median earning women ± $864

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($79,803), Public Administration ($70,568), and Information ($60,063).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($48,580), Wholesale Trade ($46,935), and Manufacturing ($42,985).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Establishments by Size

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Civics

John Fetterman and Dave McCormick are the senators currently representing the state of Pennsylvania. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Pennsylvania

N/AJohn Fetterman

Senator from Pennsylvania

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

N/ADave McCormick

Senator from Pennsylvania

Assumed office on January 3, 2025

John Fetterman and Dave McCormick are the senators currently representing Pennsylvania.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Pennsylvania over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Pennsylvania have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Blair County, PA awarded 645 degrees. The student population of Blair County, PA in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 1,418 male students and 1,511 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Blair County, PA are White (574 and 89.5%), followed by Black or African American (28 and 4.37%), Hispanic or Latino (13 and 2.03%), and Two or More Races (12 and 1.87%).

The largest universities in Blair County, PA by number of degrees awarded are Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona (214689) (335 and 51.9%), Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center (141 and 21.9%), and Altoona Beauty School Inc (210748) (102 and 15.8%).

The most popular majors in Blair County, PA are Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research, & Clinical Nursing (73 and 11.3%), General Cosmetology (60 and 9.3%), and Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (45 and 6.98%).

The median tuition cost in Blair County, PA for a public four year colleges is $15,388 for in-state students and $25,854 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Blair County, PA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 95.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 12.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 2,929 (48.4% men and 51.6% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 2,929 students enrolled in Blair County, PA, 48.4% men and 51.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,148 records, of which 52.1% were women and 47.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research, & Clinical Nursing
73 degrees awarded
Electromechanical Technology
40 degrees awarded
Teacher Education
31 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Blair County, PA was Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research, & Clinical Nursing with 73 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Blair County, PA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona (214689)
335 degrees awarded
Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center
141 degrees awarded
Altoona Beauty School Inc (210748)
102 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona (214689) with 335 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 210 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Blair County, PA, which is 0.483 times less than the 435 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 574 degrees mean that there were 20.5 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 28 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($15,388) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($516) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,840) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.733% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.743% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (3.5M), Bachelors Degree (1.98M), and Some college (1.83M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Blair County, PA was $156,700 in 2023, which is 0.516 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $149,300 to $156,700, a 4.96% increase. The homeownership rate in Blair County, PA is 72.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Blair County, PA have an average commute time of 20.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Blair County, PA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Blair County, PA is $60,594. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Blair County, PA was Census Tract 109 with a value of $91,124, followed by Census Tract 105 and Census Tract 1002, with respective values of $78,958 and $78,125.

In 2023, 12.6% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Blair County, PA. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator grew 1.76%.

Housing

Property

$156,700

Median Property Value 2023

±$3,807

$36,621

Median Property Taxes

±$1,258

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Blair County, PA the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Blair County, PA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

72.4%

Homeownership

2023

61.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 72.4% of the housing units in Blair County, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 72.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Blair County, PA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 109
Census Tract 105
Census Tract 1002

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Blair County, PA was Census Tract 109 with a value of $91,124, followed by Census Tract 105 and Census Tract 1002, with respective values of $78,958 and $78,125.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Blair County, PA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$60,594

Median Household Income

± $1,783

50.5k

Number of Households

± 1,548

In 2023, the median household income of the 50.5k households in Blair County, PA grew to $60,594 from the previous year's value of $59,386.

The following chart displays the households in Blair County, PA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Blair County, PA is from Pennsylvania.

0.466

2022 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania

0.467

2021 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania

In 2022, the income inequality in Pennsylvania was 0.466 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.123% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Pennsylvania was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Pennsylvania in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Pennsylvania across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (80.9%)
Carpooled (8.3%)
Worked At Home (5.92%)

In 2023, 80.9% of workers in Blair County, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.3%) and those who worked at home (5.92%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

20.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Blair County, PA have a shorter commute time (20.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.13% of the workforce in Blair County, PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Blair County, PA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Blair County, PA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Blair County, PA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 12.6% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Blair County, PA. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator grew 1.76%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

13% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Blair County, PA (15.4k out of 118k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Blair County, PA is White, followed by Two Or More and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 16.3% of the children was living in poverty in Blair County, PA. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 4.1%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

94.2% of the population of Blair County, PA has health coverage, with 44.9% on employee plans, 19.8% on Medicaid, 14.6% on Medicare, 13.4% on non-group plans, and 1.43% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Blair County, PA see 1274 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.49% increase from the previous year (1243 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1541 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 372 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.8% were men and 51.2% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,274 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Blair County, PA

Primary care physicians in Blair County, PA see an average of 1,274 patients per year. This represents a 2.49% increase from the previous year (1,243 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Blair County, PA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.3% under 18 years, 18.8% between 18 and 34 years, 38.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.8% were men and 51.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

5.76%

Uninsured

44.9%

Employer Coverage

19.8%

Medicaid

14.6%

Medicare

13.4%

Non-Group

1.43%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Blair County, PA grew by 5.67% from 5.45% to 5.76%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Blair County, PA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 51.2 in Blair County, PA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Blair County, PA.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 31.5% in Blair County, PA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Blair County, PA.