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18%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
14%
Household income NAT. AVG.
82%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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Income per capita$35,292$34,967$29,829
Median household income$47,500$66,149$55,322
Median income owner occupied$68,365$82,180$70,586
Median income renter occupied$40,365$42,481$35,192
Median earnings male$34,313$41,712$36,919
Median earnings female$31,520$29,664$26,250
Unemployment rate0.8%3.8%4.7%
Poverty level16.2%11.4%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Blackstone is 18% higher than the national average
  • The median household income in Blackstone is 14% lower than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Blackstone is 82% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in Blackstone is 7% higher than the national average

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      $31,663 $47,500 $95,000
      City
      $44,094 $66,149 $132,298
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
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      Blackstone median earnings by income bracket

      Blackstone employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry15.6%15.6%
      Manufacturing sector15.4%15.4%
      Financial & insurance services2.1%2.1%
      Wholesale & retail services20.1%20.1%
      Public administration4.5%4.5%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities12.6%12.6%
      Education, health & social services2.5%2.5%
      Other27.2%27.2%

      Nearby cities with high median household income

      City Population Household Income National Avg.
      Crewe, VA2,510$49,37510.7%
      Kenbridge, VA1,069$40,84826.2%
      Burkeville, VA449$39,02829.5%
      Victoria, VA2,250$32,72740.8%
      Nottoway Court House, VA111$0100.0%
      Blackstone, VA3,356$47,50014.1%

      Cities with similar population

      City Population Household Income National Avg.
      Moorefield, WV3,356$44,29919.9%
      Whispering Pines, NC3,357$88,02959.1%
      Sonora, TX3,357$62,11312.3%
      Oaklawn-Sunview, KS3,354$32,27341.7%
      Flat Rock, NC3,354$90,64263.8%
      Blackstone, VA3,356$47,50014.1%
      Source: The Blackstone, VA employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).