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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.
In Blair, about 54% of adults are married.
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.
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.
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.
In Blair, 94% of commuters drive to work.
Blair strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Nebraska):
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| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 4% |  |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 7% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 7% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 9% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 12% | |
Comparing Blair to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Nebraska (State):
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
Detailed pages on related topics: Blair colleges • Blair travel.
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