Median Income
$71,500
5% lower than US avg
Home Value
$120,000
57% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
9.3%
72% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$556
52% lower than US avg
Unemployment
22.3%
519% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
12.8%
3% higher than US avg
How Blackville Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population914
Median Age49.2 yrs
Density113/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 98%
Economy
C+
Median Income$71,500
Per Capita$46,100
Unemployment22.3%
Poverty12.8%
Commute31 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$120,000
Rent$556
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units380
Rent Burden5.3%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation85 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.3%
High School+32.7%
Graduate+2.0%
Is Blackville a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Blackville receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Blackville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Blackville is $71,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 22.3%, unemployment is notably high. 12.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Blackville is $120,000, 57% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $556 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
9.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 32.7% have completed high school.
Blackville has a population of 914 with a density of 113 people per square mile. The median age is 49.2 years, 26% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.3%).
Population
914
Total Population
2021 Census
49.2yrs
Median Age
26% above US avg
Race & Ethnicity
Blackville vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 97.8% |
| 25% above US avg |
| Spanish | 1.6% |
| 88% below US avg |
Social Characteristics
Blackville vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Blackville is $71,500, which is 5% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 22.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.
Income: Blackville vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $71,500 |
| 5% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $46,100 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 22.3% |
| 519% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 12.8% |
| 3% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 31.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 83.8% |
| Public Transit | 2.9% |
| Work from Home | 7.4% |
The median home value in Blackville is $120,000, 57% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $556 (52% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $120,000 |
| 57% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $556 |
| 52% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 5.3% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 85.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 15.8% |
| Housing Units | 380 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Blackville vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Blackville vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | 85 ft (26 m) |
| Area | 8.1 sq mi (21.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 113/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.7398°N, 65.8319°W |
| Timezone | America/Moncton |