Blandburg, Pennsylvania Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 393, Blandburg's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Blandburg is a small community located in Pennsylvania, within Cambria County. The total population is 393. It ranks as the 1463rd most populous out of 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania.

Age Demographics

The median age in Blandburg is 39.4 years. This is 4% lower than the state median of 40.9 years. With 32.6% of the population under 18, Blandburg has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Blandburg is $85,357. This is 9% higher than the state median of $77,971. It is also 6% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 21.7%. This is 85% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 6.7%. This is 27% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $110,200. Housing costs are 57% lower than the state median of $254,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.3x, Blandburg is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 90.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 31% higher than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Blandburg has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 87.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.6%. The Black or African American population (1.5%) is well below the state average of 10.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.6%) is well below the state average of 8.7%.

Education

4.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 87% lower than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Blandburg, Pennsylvania is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Pennsylvania state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.