Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Blowing Rock, NC Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

992

Median Agei

59.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

93.5%928

Two or More

4.3%43

Black

2.1%21

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

High School Diploma

7.2%59

Some College (<1 yr)

5.8%47

Some College (1+ yr)

5.3%43

Associate's Degree

15.2%124

Bachelor's Degree

35.7%291

Master's Degree

18.7%152

Professional Degree

4.3%35

Doctorate

5.5%45

HS or Higher

97.7%

BA or Higher

64.2%

Graduate+

28.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$705,000

Median Renti

$1,278

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

83.3%403

Renter-Occupied

16.7%81

Total Units

1,931

Homeownership

83.3%

Vacancy Rate

74.9%

Home Values

$50K–$100K

0.7%3

$200K–$300K

1.2%5

$300K–$500K

12.4%50

$500K–$1M

61.5%248

$1M+

24.1%97

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,250–$1,500

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.2%4

2010–2019

2.6%51

2000–2009

20.5%395

1990–1999

17.8%343

1980–1989

18.5%357

1970–1979

10.3%199

1960–1969

7.7%148

1950–1959

8.4%162

1940–1949

4.4%84

1939 or earlier

9.7%188

Heating Fuel

Bottled/LP Gas

41.9%203

Electricity

38.8%188

Fuel Oil

14%68

Wood

5.2%25

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$120,938

Mean Household Incomei

$141,197

Per Capita Incomei

$71,169

Poverty Ratei

2.2%

Unemploymenti

0.4%

Labor Forcei

545

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.5%22

$15K–$20K

1.4%7

$20K–$25K

4.5%22

$30K–$35K

2.9%14

$35K–$40K

2.7%13

$40K–$45K

0.8%4

$45K–$50K

1.9%9

$60K–$75K

9.7%47

$75K–$100K

13.2%64

$100K–$125K

9.3%45

$125K–$150K

10.7%52

$150K–$200K

10.5%51

$200K+

27.7%134

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

202%

By Region

Top Countries

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

515

Avg. Commutei

22.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

543

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

24(2.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97.1%Insured

2.9%Uninsured