Blair is a somewhat small city located in the state of Nebraska. With a population of 7,962 people and two associated neighborhoods, Blair is the 21st largest community in Nebraska.
Blair real estate is some of the most expensive in Nebraska, although Blair house values don't compare to the most expensive real estate in the U.S.
A relatively large number of people in Blair telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 9.07% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.
The population of Blair is very well educated relative to most cities and towns in the nation, where the average community has 21.84% of its adult population holding a 4-year degree or higher: 36.66% of adults in Blair have a bachelor's degree or even advanced degree.
The per capita income in Blair in 2022 was $37,206, which is upper middle income relative to Nebraska and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $148,824 for a family of four. However, Blair contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.
The people who call Blair home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Blair residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Blair include German, English, Irish, Danish, and Norwegian.
The most common language spoken in Blair is English. Other important languages spoken here include Italian and Spanish.