Blair, Nebraska
Blair: City in Washington County, Nebraska, United States
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Blair is a city located in the county of Washington in the U.S. state of Nebraska. Its population at the 2010 census was 7,990 and a population density of 558 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 7,948 inhabitants.
Blair, Nebraska is a city in and the county seat of Washington County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 7,990 at the 2010 census. It is part of the North Platte Micropolitan Statistical Area.
The community was named for James Blair (1809–1876), a pioneer settler who arrived in 1846. The town was incorporated in 1874. Blair was founded in 1871 by Joseph F. Glidden, who named it after his hometown of Blair in Mitchell County, Iowa. The town's first post office was established on February 3, 1872. The community was incorporated as a village in 1885 and as a city in 1960.
Blair has been the county seat since 1887.
Blair is located at 42°38′48″N 100°0′33″W / 42.64778°N 100.01083°W / 42.64778; -100.01083 (42.647717, -100.010843). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 14.31 square kilometers (5.56 square miles), all land.
Blair is located on U.S Highway 26 about halfway between Kearney and North Platte, Nebraska on the east side of the railroad tracks that run through town and across the Missouri River at Fort Robinson State Park just north of town along with U S Highway 183 which goes west from Blair through Buffalo Gap National Grassland to Ogallala where it joins U S Highway 20 going north-south from Denver Colorado to Sioux City Iowa on Interstate 80/
Quick Facts about Blair
| Population : | 7,948 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Nebraska (United States) |
| County : | Washington County |
| Postal code : | 68008–68009 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 402 |
| Area : | 14.31 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,070 feet / 326 meters |
| Capital city : | Blair is capital of Washington County |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 19:37:22 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 555 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -0.53% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Blair is located at 41°32'40"N 96°7'30"W (41.5444400, -96.1250200).
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- Official Website
Official website of Blair
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Blair decreased by 0.53% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 7,990 | - | census |
| 2011 | 7,647 | -4.49% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 7,693 | 0.6% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 7,656 | -0.48% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 7,678 | 0.29% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 7,665 | -0.17% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 7,756 | 1.17% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 7,766 | 0.13% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 7,852 | 1.1% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 7,892 | 0.51% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 7,948 | 0.7% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 10,603 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 11,200 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -5.3% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 9,958 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 11,195 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.9% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 24.9% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 14.7% |
| Female persons, % : | 52.7% |
| White only, percent : | 86.8% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.5% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 6.2% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 3.0% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 86.5% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 803 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 2.2% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 52.2% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 52.2% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $55,600 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $741 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $351 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $649 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 4,210 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.50 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 88.4% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 3.4% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 80.7% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 72.7% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 83.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 9.4% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 17.8% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 8.9% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 58.0% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 53.7% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 11,590 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 97,696 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 46,842 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 105,211 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $9,511 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 25.3 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $32,119 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $19,054 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 27.9% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 534 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 286 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 185 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 30 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 465 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 32 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 462 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 2,453.7 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 4.56 |
People born in Blair (8)
People born in Blair, including football official Clete Blakeman, football player Gene Williams, artist Kent Bellows, .
List
- Kent Rogert (American politician) he was born in 15/09/1972
- Otto Diller Schmidt (United States Navy Medal of Honor recipient) he was born in 10/08/1884
- Tom Seaton (American baseball player) he was born in 30/08/1887
- Megan Hunt (American politician) she was born in 09/05/1986
- Lynn Madsen (American football defensive tackle) he was born in 08/08/1960
Schools in Blair
College & universities near Blair, NE
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 181145 | CHI Health School of Radiologic Technology | Omaha (NE) | 68122 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Blair, NE
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OMA | Omaha | 1003 S. 9th Street | RAIL |
| LNK | Lincoln | 201 North 7th St. | RAIL |
Other places with the same name (4)
- Blair , Wisconsin city in Wisconsin, USA with a population of 1,330 people.
- Blair , Oklahoma human settlement in Jackson County, Oklahoma, United States of America with a population of 737 people.
- Blair , Illinois place in Illinois, United States with a population of 602 people.
Other cities in Washington County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Washington County , NE.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Arlington | 1,327 | Village in Nebraska, USA |
| Fort Calhoun | 993 | City in Washington County, Nebraska, United States |
| Kennard | 368 | Village in Nebraska |
| Herman | 272 | Village in Washington County, Nebraska, United States |
| Washington | 161 | City in Washington County, Kansas |
Distance to Other Cities
Blair distances to largest Nebraska cities
