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Blair, NE
City in Washington County, Nebraska.
Population
7,914
Land area
5.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,436
ZIP codes
0
Blair and its ZIP codes
Blair at a glance
- Blair is about 56 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
- It is the 22nd most populous of 583 cities and towns in Nebraska.
- Households here earn a median of $81,452 a year, 7% more than the Nebraska figure of $76,475.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $221,500 (7% below Nebraska) and median rent is $937 a month.
Local data for Blair, NE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Blair, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$81,452
Poverty rate
7.8%
Median home value
$221,500
Median rent
$937/mo
Homeownership
72.9%
Bachelor's or higher
32.8%
Median age
37.4
Average commute
18.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,639), Irish Americans (782), Norwegian Americans (423).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Washington County. PPP loans are for Blair.
Unemployment rate
2.2%
Sep 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,451
8,496 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$75,612
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$155M
FY 2026, $7,445 per person
How people get to work
Blair, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.4%
- Carpooled8.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home13.8%
Average one-way commute: 18.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Blair, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
485
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
39
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 13°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Blair, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.1%
U.S. 33.3% +7.8 pts
Diabetes
10.7%
U.S. 12.1% -1.4 pts
Smoking
12.2%
U.S. 12.8% -0.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.1%
U.S. 11.1% -4.0 pts
Cities near Blair
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| KennardVillage | 5.4 mi | 0.3 |
| California Junction, IACensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 0.5 |
| Fort CalhounCity | 8 mi | 0.7 |
| Modale, IACity | 8.8 mi | 1 |
| WashingtonVillage | 10 mi | 0.2 |
| HermanVillage | 10 mi | 0.1 |
| BenningtonCity | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| ArlingtonVillage | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| Missouri Valley, IACity | 13 mi | 3.3 |
| Loveland, IACensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0 |
| Mondamin, IACity | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| FontanelleCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| OmahaCity | 17 mi | 142.9 |
| TekamahCity | 17 mi | 1.6 |
| NickersonVillage | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| Magnolia, IACity | 17 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Blair, NE in?
- Blair is in Washington County, Nebraska.
- What is the population of Blair, NE?
- About 7,914 people live in Blair, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Blair?
- Nearby places include Kennard (5.4 mi), California Junction, IA (7.6 mi), Fort Calhoun (8 mi), Modale, IA (8.8 mi), Washington (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023