Blowing Rock, NC Profile
Blowing Rock, NC, population 1,477, is located
in North Carolina's Watauga county,
about 78.4 miles from Charlotte and 80.1 miles from Winston-Salem.
Through the 90's Blowing Rock's population has grown by about 13%.
It is estimated that in the first 5 years of the past decade the population of Blowing Rock has stayed about the same. Since 2005 Blowing Rock's population has grown by about 2%.
Blowing Rock's property crime levels tend to be higher than North Carolina's average level.
The same data shows violent crime levels in Blowing Rock tend to be lower than North Carolina's average level.
Population Statistics
Gender
| Population by Gender |
|---|
| Males | 46% |
| Females | 54% |
Race
| Population by Race |
|---|
| White | 98% |
| African American | 0% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Hawaiian | 0% |
| Other/Mixed | 2% |
Age
| Median Age |
|---|
| Population | 9.99 |
| Males | 9.99 |
| Females | 9.99 |
| Males by Age | Females by Age |
|---|
| Under 20 | 9.00% | | Under 20: | 7.00% |
| 20 to 40 | 8.00% | | 20 to 40: | 9.00% |
| 40 to 60 | 9.99% | | 40 to 60: | 9.99% |
| Over 60 | 9.99% | | Over 60: | 9.99% |
Size
| Population by Year | Change Rate |
|---|
| 2000 | 1,407 | N/A |
| 2001 | 1,447 | 2.84% |
| 2002 | 1,441 | -0.41% |
| 2003 | 1,466 | 1.73% |
| 2004 | 1,435 | -2.11% |
| 2005 | 1,444 | 0.63% |
| 2006 | 1,456 | 0.83% |
| 2007 | 1,459 | 0.21% |
| 2008 | 1,474 | 1.03% |
| 2009 | 1,477 | 0.20% |
Economics
| Household Income |
|---|
| Median | $54,271 |
Law Enforcement Statistics
Violent Crime Reports
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 139 |
| 2002 | N/A |
| 2003 | 139 |
| 2004 | 343 |
| 2005 | N/A |
| 2006 | 138 |
| 2007 | N/A |
| 2008 | N/A |
| 2009 | 0 |
| 2010 | N/A |
| Vs. State Violent Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Murder, Man-Slaughter |
Forcible Rape |
Robbery |
Aggravated Assault |
| 2001 |
0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2002 |
- | - | - | - |
| 2003 |
0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2004 |
0 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 2005 |
- | - | - | - |
| 2006 |
0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2007 |
- | - | - | - |
| 2008 |
- | - | - | - |
| 2009 |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 |
- | - | - | - |
Property Crime Reports
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 5,617 |
| 2002 | N/A |
| 2003 | 5,997 |
| 2004 | 5,148 |
| 2005 | N/A |
| 2006 | 4,890 |
| 2007 | N/A |
| 2008 | N/A |
| 2009 | 4,943 |
| 2010 | N/A |
| Vs. State Property Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Burglary |
Larceny, Theft |
Motor Vehicle Theft |
| 2001 |
17 |
61 |
3 |
| 2002 |
- |
- |
- |
| 2003 |
18 |
66 |
2 |
| 2004 |
12 |
61 |
2 |
| 2005 |
- |
- |
- |
| 2006 |
13 |
56 |
2 |
| 2007 |
- |
- |
- |
| 2008 |
- |
- |
- |
| 2009 |
22 |
51 |
1 |
| 2010 |
- |
- |
- |
Location
| Elevation | 3,579 feet above sea level |
| Land Area | 3 Square Miles |
