2025 Compare Cities People:
Blacksburg, VA vs Johnson City, TN

Change Cities
Highlights
- Johnson City is 0% more densely populated than Blacksburg.
- People are 104.5% more likely to be married in Johnson City.
- The Median Age is 13.4 years older in Johnson City.
 Blacksburg, VAJohnson City, TNUnited States
 Population  Unlock69,521329,725,481
 Female Population45.5%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population54.5%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock35.338.4
 space3
 Population - 201042,580  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock55,469285,036,114
 Population - 199034,590  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock21.0%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now27.4%  Unlock30.8%
 space4
 Population Density  Unlock1,613.593.4
 Land Area19.7  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.3264,836.8
 space
 Est. Total Population By Age
 Blacksburg, VAJohnson City, TNUnited States
 Age 0 to 43.1%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.9%6.1%
 Age 10 to 142.7%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock2.9%3.9%
 Age 18 to 2030.2%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock8.5%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3411.1%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock11.7%12.9%
 Age 45 to 545.1%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.7%6.7%
 Age 60 to 642.5%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock8.9%9.6%
 Age 75 to 842.1%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.9%1.9%
 space1
 Race
 Blacksburg, VAJohnson City, TNUnited States
 White76.4%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock6.8%12.2%
 Asian11.9%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.3%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.1%0.4%
 Two or More Races1.9%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock5.5%18.4%
 space2
 Marriage & Family
 Blacksburg, VAJohnson City, TNUnited States
 Married Population21.1%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock41.2%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.5%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock57.0%50.2%
 Never Married73.4%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock12.0%10.8%
 Widowed2.1%  Unlock5.6%
 space5
 Household Size  Unlock2.232.60
 Households12,708  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock15,92980,755,759
     Married couple, w/children41.7%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock44.9%42.9%
 Non Family Households8,216  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock19.5%15.8%
     Single householder, no children7.5%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Blacksburg    12 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Growing up I thought my city was the best thing since sliced bread. However, since moving to Blacksburg I have changed my tune. Amazing community and  More

   |    Reply

Over 14 years ago

Blacksburg is a very nice place overall, but like others has its pros and cons. It's a small, clean, quaint college town amid rural farmland and forested mountains. The  More

   |    Reply

Over 14 years ago

4 great seasons without  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Blacksburg

Reviews for Johnson City    15 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

There are many things to do if you’re the outdoors type .Closest beach is about 5hrs away. There’s medium range of shopping. It does not have high end retail. Most  More

   |    Reply

I've been fortunate to live all over the world, but privileged to have been born in East Tennessee. I live here now, and it has the perfect mix of small town  More

   |    Reply

I’ve lived near here all my life, moved here in 2015. I love this area!! Great people with great attitudes!! Excellent shopping with lots of restaurants, but low  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Johnson City


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.