Blairs Authority

Blairs is a lower-income, family-oriented small town of 1,062 with home prices 2.4× below the Virginia median.

Blairs, Virginia

Blairs is one of the smaller incorporated places in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, with a population of 1,062. Households here earn a median of $49,818.

Definition and scope

Blairs is a chartered municipality within Pittsylvania County, Virginia, Virginia. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 5 and is part of the Danville, VA metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Blairs has approximately 1,062 residents. The median age is 36.7 years. Roughly 77% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $158,700.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 71.6%
• Black or African American: 20.4%
• Hispanic or Latino: 7.2%
• Asian: 0.0%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Blairs is $49,818. Poverty rate stands at 8.8%. Educational attainment: 17.2% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Blairs:

• Public schools: 1
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3

Getting around

Buck Hollar Airport provides commercial air service for the area. Federal court business routes through James F Ingram Justice Center. Amtrak service is available at Danville, Virginia.

Geography and climate

Elevation here is 690 feet. Local growing conditions correspond to USDA hardiness zone 6a.

References

• Virginia State Authority — state-level reference for Virginia.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.