Blackstone, VA Profile
Blackstone, VA, population 3,565, is located
in Virginia's Nottoway county,
about 44.1 miles from Richmond and 86.9 miles from Newport News.
Through the 90's Blackstone's population has grown by about 5%.
It is estimated that in the first 5 years of the past decade the population of Blackstone has declined by about 3%. Since 2005 Blackstone's population has declined by about 1%.
Blackstone's property crime levels tend to be higher than Virginia's average level.
The same data shows violent crime levels in Blackstone tend to be higher than Virginia's average level.
Population Statistics
Gender
| Population by Gender |
|---|
| Males | 45% |
| Females | 55% |
Race
| Population by Race |
|---|
| White | 50% |
| African American | 46% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Hawaiian | 0% |
| Other/Mixed | 3% |
Age
| Median Age |
|---|
| Population | 9.99 |
| Males | 9.99 |
| Females | 9.99 |
| Males by Age | Females by Age |
|---|
| Under 20 | 9.99% | | Under 20: | 9.99% |
| 20 to 40 | 9.99% | | 20 to 40: | 9.99% |
| 40 to 60 | 9.99% | | 40 to 60: | 9.99% |
| Over 60 | 9.00% | | Over 60: | 9.99% |
Size
| Population by Year | Change Rate |
|---|
| 2000 | 3,707 | N/A |
| 2001 | 3,696 | -0.30% |
| 2002 | 3,681 | -0.41% |
| 2003 | 3,644 | -1.01% |
| 2004 | 3,606 | -1.04% |
| 2005 | 3,587 | -0.53% |
| 2006 | 3,544 | -1.20% |
| 2007 | 3,530 | -0.40% |
| 2008 | 3,560 | 0.85% |
| 2009 | 3,565 | 0.14% |
Economics
| Household Income |
|---|
| Median | $27,566 |
Law Enforcement Statistics
Violent Crime Reports
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 322 |
| 2002 | 185 |
| 2003 | 433 |
| 2004 | 441 |
| 2005 | 686 |
| 2006 | 362 |
| 2007 | 312 |
| 2008 | 199 |
| 2009 | 392 |
| 2010 | 281 |
| Vs. State Violent Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Murder, Man-Slaughter |
Forcible Rape |
Robbery |
Aggravated Assault |
| 2001 |
0 | 1 | 3 | 8 |
| 2002 |
1 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| 2003 |
0 | 0 | 1 | 15 |
| 2004 |
0 | 1 | 7 | 8 |
| 2005 |
0 | 2 | 4 | 19 |
| 2006 |
1 | 1 | 4 | 7 |
| 2007 |
0 | 3 | 1 | 7 |
| 2008 |
0 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 2009 |
0 | 0 | 5 | 9 |
| 2010 |
1 | 1 | 2 | 6 |
Property Crime Reports
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 3,939 |
| 2002 | 3,513 |
| 2003 | 3,623 |
| 2004 | 3,417 |
| 2005 | 4,281 |
| 2006 | 3,729 |
| 2007 | 3,772 |
| 2008 | 3,845 |
| 2009 | 3,784 |
| 2010 | 2,974 |
| Vs. State Property Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Burglary |
Larceny, Theft |
Motor Vehicle Theft |
| 2001 |
18 |
121 |
8 |
| 2002 |
17 |
115 |
1 |
| 2003 |
13 |
114 |
7 |
| 2004 |
15 |
103 |
6 |
| 2005 |
26 |
120 |
10 |
| 2006 |
18 |
105 |
11 |
| 2007 |
11 |
112 |
10 |
| 2008 |
41 |
88 |
6 |
| 2009 |
21 |
107 |
7 |
| 2010 |
15 |
80 |
11 |
Location
| Elevation | 427 feet above sea level |
| Land Area | 2 Square Miles |
