County · Pennsylvania
Blair County, Pennsylvania
Blair County, Pennsylvania. Blair County had 119,541 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.7% since 2020, while Pennsylvania grew 0.4%. It holds 109 places (10 cities, villages and boroughs, 15 towns and townships and 84 census-designated) and 38 census tracts. GEOID 42013.
Blair County is the county of the Altoona, PA metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
119,541
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 122,822 · ACS 2020-2024: 121,277
Median household income
$62,382
±$1,699 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $77,971
Median home value
$161,100
±$3,077 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $254,500
Median gross rent
$885
±$33 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $1,209
How many people live in Blair County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 122,822 residents in Blair County. The Census Bureau estimates 119,541 for July 1, 2025, down 2.7% since 2020, while Pennsylvania grew 0.4%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 121,277 over 525 square miles of land.
| Measure | Blair County | Pennsylvania | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 121,277 | 13,018,639 | −1,880 |
| Households | 50,558±548 | 5,274,853 | −1,568 |
| Average household size | 2.32±0.03 | 2.39 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 55,901±120 | 5,806,452 | −946 |
Blair County's population since 2000
From 129,144 in 2000 to 119,541 in 2025: down 7.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Blair County?
Blair County holds 109 places: 10 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places), 15 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 84 census-designated places. The largest is Altoona with 42,347 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Altoona | 43,963 | $51,250 |
|---|---|---|
| Logan Township, Blair County | 12,413 | $73,333 |
| Frankstown Township | 7,399 | $97,714 |
| Allegheny Township, Blair County | 6,585 | $58,375 |
| Antis Township | 6,478 | $71,889 |
| Hollidaysburg | 5,641 | $69,458 |
| Tyrone | 5,480 | $57,226 |
| Blair Township | 4,783 | $85,227 |
| Greenfield Township, Blair County | 3,788 | $60,590 |
| Snyder Township, Blair County | 3,344 | $71,071 |
| Greenwood | 3,114 | $73,250 |
| Freedom Township, Blair County | 3,002 | $75,096 |
| North Woodbury Township | 2,433 | $69,539 |
| Roaring Spring | 2,384 | $62,738 |
| Penn Farms | 2,307 | $89,867 |
| Taylor Township, Blair County | 2,296 | $78,950 |
| Martinsburg | 1,876 | $71,307 |
| Tyrone Township, Blair County | 1,876 | $91,667 |
| Bellwood | 1,827 | $52,305 |
| Lakemont | 1,773 | $52,955 |
| Loop | 1,590 | $91,818 |
| Woodbury Township, Blair County | 1,437 | $76,845 |
| Claysburg | 1,291 | $53,650 |
| Duncansville | 1,255 | $55,469 |
| Huston Township, Blair County | 1,252 | $108,958 |
| Williamsburg | 1,233 | $50,952 |
| Juniata Township, Blair County | 968 | $66,023 |
| TiptonGEOID 4276880 | 826 | $52,045 |
| Catharine Township | 771 | $75,357 |
| Sylvan HillsGEOID 4275936 | 720 | $88,882 |
| EldoradoGEOID 4222856 | 712 | $66,938 |
| GraziervilleGEOID 4230704 | 670 | $81,769 |
| Foot of TenGEOID 4226488 | 560 | $67,647 |
| East FreedomGEOID 4221176 | 552 | $77,212 |
| Juniata GapGEOID 4238632 | 533 | $100,385 |
| Cross KeysGEOID 4217368 | 435 | $42,500 |
| ReightownGEOID 4264080 | 378 | $54,926 |
| NewburgGEOID 4253328 | 353 | $63,906 |
| East AltoonaGEOID 4220752 | 351 | $55,781 |
| Homewood at MartinsburgGEOID 4235500 | 345 | $38,750 |
| SunbrookGEOID 4275296 | 325 | $75,956 |
| PinecroftGEOID 4260384 | 300 | $117,232 |
| ElbertaGEOID 4222776 | 271 | $93,750 |
| NorthwoodGEOID 4255584 | 269 | $41,250 |
| McKeeGEOID 4246240 | 262 | not published |
| Bald EagleGEOID 4203904 | 242 | $72,250 |
| Mill RunGEOID 4249848 | 231 | $86,771 |
| NewryGEOID 4254024 | 230 | $49,375 |
| Robeson ExtensionGEOID 4265328 | 217 | $80,625 |
| ReservoirGEOID 4264256 | 197 | not published |
| FriesvilleGEOID 4227976 | 195 | not published |
| SproulGEOID 4273456 | 191 | $72,232 |
| Fort FetterGEOID 4226776 | 175 | $76,250 |
| Fredericksburg (Blair County)GEOID 4227641 | 172 | $54,500 |
| SkelpGEOID 4270984 | 171 | $93,906 |
| Yellow SpringsGEOID 4287006 | 159 | $75,625 |
| Spring Drive Mobile Home ParkGEOID 4272988 | 150 | $27,250 |
| Linds CrossingGEOID 4243628 | 142 | not published |
| HenriettaGEOID 4233888 | 138 | $75,114 |
| Carson ValleyGEOID 4211492 | 134 | $77,333 |
| Vicksburg (Blair County)GEOID 4280136 | 127 | not published |
| VailGEOID 4279496 | 125 | not published |
| Sickles CornerGEOID 4270608 | 114 | $62,500 |
| CurryvilleGEOID 4217784 | 111 | not published |
| Tunnelhill | 315 | $68,750 |
| GeeseytownGEOID 4228696 | 107 | $106,193 |
| Ore HillGEOID 4257016 | 106 | not published |
| RootsGEOID 4266004 | 101 | $108,185 |
| Canan StationGEOID 4211088 | 101 | $81,375 |
| ClappertownGEOID 4213728 | 98 | $71,250 |
| FrankstownGEOID 4227592 | 96 | not published |
| LeamersvilleGEOID 4242136 | 96 | not published |
| Brooks MillGEOID 4209196 | 94 | not published |
| PuzzletownGEOID 4262984 | 88 | not published |
| East SharpsburgGEOID 4221808 | 85 | $56,354 |
| Dumb HundredGEOID 4220214 | 84 | $100,536 |
| Red Hill, Blair CountyGEOID 4263800 | 82 | $164,423 |
| KlahrGEOID 4240072 | 76 | $46,458 |
| RoyerGEOID 4266568 | 75 | $81,250 |
| Cove ForgeGEOID 4216590 | 73 | $73,750 |
| Ski GapGEOID 4270996 | 71 | not published |
| OliviaGEOID 4256761 | 66 | $100,775 |
| Canoe CreekGEOID 4211136 | 66 | not published |
| OremineaGEOID 4257040 | 62 | $59,688 |
| IronvilleGEOID 4237136 | 60 | not published |
| Moores MillGEOID 4250860 | 57 | not published |
| ShelltownGEOID 4270020 | 56 | not published |
| WopsononockGEOID 4286480 | 56 | not published |
| Blue KnobGEOID 4207272 | 56 | $68,472 |
| NealmontGEOID 4252816 | 53 | not published |
| CharlottsvilleGEOID 4212768 | 48 | not published |
| St. Clair, Blair CountyGEOID 4267220 | 48 | not published |
| JugtownGEOID 4238514 | 46 | not published |
| Gray (Blair County)GEOID 4230628 | 42 | not published |
| ShellytownGEOID 4270032 | 41 | $135,809 |
| LarkeGEOID 4241580 | 40 | $111,875 |
| Beavertown, Blair CountyGEOID 4204832 | 40 | not published |
| ReeseGEOID 4264000 | 39 | not published |
| Smith CornerGEOID 4271298 | 38 | not published |
| FostoriaGEOID 4226976 | 36 | not published |
| Martinsburg JunctionGEOID 4247880 | 35 | not published |
| CulpGEOID 4217624 | 30 | not published |
| Tyrone ForgeGEOID 4278186 | 27 | not published |
| Cotton TownGEOID 4216432 | 22 | not published |
| Millerstown, Blair CountyGEOID 4249704 | 22 | not published |
| FishervilleGEOID 4226036 | 15 | not published |
| Franklin ForgeGEOID 4227517 | 14 | not published |
| Point ViewGEOID 4261888 | 14 | not published |
| GanisterGEOID 4228360 | 11 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Blair County?
The median resident of Blair County is 43.1 years old; 20.1% are under 18 and 21.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 91.6%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 4.0%. 1.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Blair County | Pennsylvania | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.1±0.3 | 40.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.1% | 20.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 21.5%±0.1 pts | 19.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.6% | 8.7% | +0.3 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 91.6%±0.5 pts | 73.0% | −3.0 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.9%±0.2 pts | 10.3% | +0.3 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.1 pts | 3.8% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.0%±0.6 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.5%±0.3 pts | 7.7% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.3%±0.4 pts | 12.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.7%±0.6 pts | 6.1% | – |
| With a disability | 15.9%±0.9 pts | 14.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.8%±0.7 pts | 5.6% | +1.0 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.8%±0.6 pts | 92.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 24.4%±1.1 pts | 35.2% | +3.1 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.6%±0.7 pts | 14.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.2%±0.3 pts | 1.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Blair County earn?
Half of Blair County's 50,558 households earn less than $62,382 a year (±$1,699), against $77,971 in Pennsylvania. In 2015-2019 it was $60,527 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Blair County | Pennsylvania | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $62,382±$1,699 | $77,971 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $82,561±$2,268 | $107,538 | – |
| Per capita income | $35,639±$924 | $44,355 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 12.0%±1.0 pts | 11.7% | −2.7 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 13.6%±2.3 pts | 15.6% | −6.9 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 17.9%±1.2 pts | 14.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 86.2%±1.1 pts | 89.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Blair County?
Owners occupy 72.4% of Blair County's occupied homes and renters 27.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $161,100 by its owner (±$3,077). The median renter pays $885 a month including utilities, and 36.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Blair County | Pennsylvania | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $161,100±$3,077 | $254,500 | +$8,986 |
| Median gross rent | $885±$33 | $1,209 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 36.2%±3.3 pts | 39.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,253±$31 | $1,762 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 72.4%±1.1 pts | 69.3% | +2.6 pts |
| Housing units | 55,901±120 | 5,806,452 | −946 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.1%±0.4 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.8%±1.7 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 71.2%±1.1 pts | 56.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 6.3%±0.7 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.5%±0.1 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 30.8%±1.4 pts | 25.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Blair County building?
Builders took permits for 86 new housing units across Blair County in 2025 (66 single-family), 0.7 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Blair County get to work?
79.5% of Blair County's workers drive alone and 7.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 20.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.4%.
| Measure | Blair County | Pennsylvania | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 58.5%±0.9 pts | 62.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.4%±0.6 pts | 5.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 79.5%±1.3 pts | 68.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.6%±1.0 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.6%±0.3 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Walked | 3.1%±0.6 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.1%±0.8 pts | 15.6% | +3.7 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.5 min±0.6 | 26.3 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Blair County's census tracts?
Blair County is divided into 38 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $17,395 (Tract 1019) to $97,714 (Tract 109).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Blair County compare with Pennsylvania's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 28th of 67 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 54th of 67 |
| Residents per square mile | 24th of 67 |
| Median household income | 48th of 67 |
| Median home value | 47th of 67 |
| Median gross rent | 36th of 67 |
| Poverty rate | 30th of 67 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 32nd of 67 |
| Median age | 41st of 67 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Blair County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.