Blawnox, Pennsylvania Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Blawnox is a small community located in Pennsylvania, within Allegheny County. The total population is 1,439. It ranks as the 810th most populous out of 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania.

Age Demographics

The median age in Blawnox is 53.8 years. This is 32% higher than the state median of 40.9 years. Only 11.0% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 13.1% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Blawnox is $60,333. This is 23% lower than the state median of $77,971. It is also 25% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 16.7%. This is 42% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. The unemployment rate is 2.5%. This is 52% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $173,000. Housing costs are 32% lower than the state median of $254,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Blawnox is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 41.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 41% lower than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Blawnox is White (non-Hispanic), making up 84.7% of the population. Asian residents account for 10.9%. The Black or African American population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 10.3%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (10.9% vs 3.8%).

Education

50.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Blawnox in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 45% higher 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 97.9%. Notably, 23.3% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Blawnox, 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.