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Compare Blacksburg to Sterling
This post compares Blacksburg, Virginia to Sterling, Virginia across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.
| Dimension | Blacksburg (town) | Sterling (CDP) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 44,079 | 30,378 |
| Income (median) | $49,020 | $48,775 |
| Home Value (median) | $286,500 | $343,200 |
| White | 78% | 62% |
| Black | 4% | 8% |
| Asian | 12% | 12% |
| With Kids | 16% | 40% |
| Age (median) | 22 | 35 |
| Rentals | 69% | 26% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Blacksburg or Sterling?
A: Blacksburg has a larger population count than Sterling: 44079 compared with 30378 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Blacksburg or in Sterling?
A: Incomes are on average similar in Blacksburg.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Blacksburg or Sterling?
A: Homes tend to be similarly priced in Blacksburg.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Blacksburg does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 69% for Blacksburg versus 26% for Sterling.
Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Blacksburg may include: Harrisonburg, Charlottesville, and Fredericksburg.
The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.
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