Demographics in Blacksburg, VA

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Blacksburg?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

45,288

Male

25,047

55.3%

Female

20,241

44.7%

Median Age

21.9

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

77.7%

Black

4.4%

Hispanic

4.5%

Asian

11.0%

Two or More

4.9%

Other

1.3%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

25.6%

High School or Higher

30.0%

Foreign Born

13.7%

Veterans

2.0%

Married

21.5%

Avg Household Size

2.6

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Blacksburg, VA has a population of 45,288 with a median age of 21.9. The racial makeup is 77.7% White, 4.5% Hispanic, 4.4% Black, 11.0% Asian. About 25.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 13.7%.