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Blair, NE


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Blair, Nebraska

Blair, Nebraska, in Washington county, is 22 miles NW of Omaha, Nebraska. The people of the city are in the Omaha metropolitan area. Blair has a population of 7,512.

The People and Families of Blair

In Blair, about 54% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Blair had a median family income of $52,114. Blair is full of successful families and individuals. The city has a large middle class. Blair benefits from its educated workforce.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Blair residents, with $7,350. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Blair Housing

In Blair, 68% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, the city may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young. Blair has higher property taxes than most places in Nebraska, which provides more money for local schools and services.

Commuting

In Blair, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Blair strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Nebraska):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyBlair Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 7%Blair Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 7%Blair College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 9%Blair Well-Paid Single Men
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 12%Blair People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Blair, NE

Comparing Blair to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Nebraska (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population75
Well-Paid Single Women710
Senior Citizens63
Well-Paid Single Men610
Male Share of the Population46
Children Under 5 Years Old46
Age of the Population43
Racial Diversity17

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married64
Average Household Size47

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults710
People in Middle Class or Better69
Median Family Income610
People Above Poverty66

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times85
Walking and Biking to Work87
Working at Home43
Public Transportation Use26

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone64
Affordability of Rents61
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals68
Seasonal and Vacation Housing64
Housing Recently Built59
Affordability of Property Taxes51

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime86
Low Violent Crime74

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