Blacksburg, Virginia Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Blacksburg, Virginia is 45,288 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 22nd-largest city in Virginia. The median household income is $48,070, the median home value is $417,200, and the median age is 21.9.
The population has grown 6.7% since 2010 (42,581 → 45,452).
45,288
Population
2288
People / sq mi
$48,070
Median Income
$417,200
Median Home Value
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Blacksburg covers 19.8 sq mi of land at 2288 people per square mile.
About Blacksburg, VA
Age is the most distinctive thing about Blacksburg: a median age of 21.9, younger than the national median. With 45,288 residents, Blacksburg is a city in Virginia. It ranks #22 among cities in Virginia by population.
Incomes are among the lowest of comparable places, with a median household income of $48,070, below the US median of $78,538. About 8.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $417,200, with typical rent around $1,290.
Degree attainment is near the top of the range for US cities: 69.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s, above the 35.0% national rate. A solid 17.2% of workers are based at home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 15 minutes each way.
Blacksburg town Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Blacksburg town had a population of 42,581 in 2010 and 45,452 in 2024, a 6.7% growth over 14 years. The peak was 45,663 in 2023. Average annual growth rate: 0.47%.
45,452
Population (2024)
42,581
Population (2010)
45,663
Peak (2023)
0.47%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 42,581 |
| 2011 | 42,621 |
| 2012 | 42,640 |
| 2013 | 43,481 |
| 2014 | 43,692 |
| 2015 | 43,808 |
| 2016 | 44,555 |
| 2017 | 44,386 |
| 2018 | 44,482 |
| 2019 | 44,233 |
| 2020 | 44,753 |
| 2021 | 45,659 |
| 2022 | 45,623 |
| 2023 | 45,663 |
| 2024 | 45,452 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 77.7% |
| Black or African American | 4.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.8% |
| Two or More Races | 0.3% |
Economy & Income
$48,070
Median Household Income
$29,454
Per Capita Income
8.6%
Poverty Rate
2.1%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$417,200
Median Home Value
$1,290
Median Rent
34.2%
Owner-Occupied
Education
98.3%
High School+
69.7%
Bachelor's+
Commute
6.6%
Drive Alone
53.9%
Public Transit
17.2%
Work From Home
15.3 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
39.9%
Foreign Born
84.3%
Non-English at Home
2.2%
Veterans
6.7%
With Disability
96.1%
Health Insurance
98.0%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 42.8% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 17.7% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 12.3% |
| Manufacturing | 4.2% |
| Information | 3.7% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 2.6% |
| Construction | 1.9% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.6% |
| Public Administration | 1.5% |
| Retail Trade | 1.3% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.9% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Blacksburg, Virginia has a population of 45,288 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 22nd-largest city in Virginia.
The median household income in Blacksburg, Virginia is $48,070, with 8.6% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Blacksburg, Virginia is $417,200, with median monthly rent at $1,290 and a homeownership rate of 34.2%.
The median age in Blacksburg, Virginia is 21.9 years. The population is 55.3% male and 44.7% female.
The population has grown 6.7% since 2010 (42,581 → 45,452).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.