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Blair County, Pennsylvania Demographics 2026

Blair County, Pennsylvania has a population of 121,854, the 28th most populous county in Pennsylvania. The median household income is $60,594 and the median home value is $156,700. The poverty rate is 13.0%.

Blair County Quick Facts

Population 121,854
Median Household Income $60,594
Median Home Value $156,700
Poverty Rate 13.0%
Unemployment Rate 4.4%
Median Age 42.9 years
Homeownership Rate 72.5%
Affordability Ratio 2.6x
Bachelor's Degree+ 24.1%
High School Graduation 93.2%
Cities/Places 9
Population 121,854 28th of 67
Median Income $60,594 20% lower state
Poverty Rate 13.0%
Unemployment 4.4%

Economy & Housing

Employment

4.4% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3% | National: 5.2%
59.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 72.5%
Renter 27.5%
Affordability Index Very Affordable
2.6x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

14out of 100
Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 43 | National average: 60

Education

Cities & Places in Blair County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Altoona city43,508$50,17118.8%$113,600
Hollidaysburg borough5,581$62,3196.6%$190,500
Tyrone borough5,421$55,56813.9%$122,000
Roaring Spring borough2,356$62,12913.5%$136,900
Martinsburg borough1,724$69,0385.9%$153,200
Bellwood borough1,586$55,75016.5%$138,200
Williamsburg borough1,162$46,81815.7%$117,100
Duncansville borough1,145$58,8289.3%$132,000
Newry borough203$46,07120.4%$133,300

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Population Overview

Blair County is located in Pennsylvania with a total population of 121,854. It is the 28th most populous county out of 67 in Pennsylvania. The county encompasses 9 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Blair County is 42.9 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 40.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Blair County is $60,594. This is 20% lower than the state median of $76,081. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 23% lower. The poverty rate stands at 13.0%. This is 11% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.8%. The unemployment rate is 4.4%. This is 15% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $156,700. Housing costs are 35% lower than the state median of $240,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Blair County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 72.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% higher than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Blair County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.6% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 1.7%. The Black or African American population (1.7%) is well below the state average of 10.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.5%) is well below the state average of 8.4%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 3.7%.

Education

24.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 30% lower than the state rate of 34.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.2%.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Blair County, Pennsylvania?

Blair County has a population of 121,854, making it the 28th most populous county in Pennsylvania.

What is the median income in Blair County?

The median household income in Blair County is $60,594 with a poverty rate of 13.0%.

How many cities are in Blair County, Pennsylvania?

Blair County contains 9 Census-designated places.