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Blackstone, VA
Town in Nottoway County, Virginia.
Population
3,341
Land area
4.5sq mi
People per sq mi
743
ZIP codes
0
Blackstone and its ZIP codes
Blackstone at a glance
- Blackstone is about 3.4 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
- The median household income is $54,570, 41% below the Virginia median of $93,170.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $140,900 (63% below Virginia) and median rent is $1,123 a month.
Local data for Blackstone, VA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Blackstone, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,570
Poverty rate
26.6%
Median home value
$140,900
Median rent
$1,123/mo
Homeownership
58.2%
Bachelor's or higher
17.6%
Median age
41.6
Average commute
24.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Puerto Ricans (211), Irish Americans (101), Mexican Americans (82).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Nottoway County. PPP loans are for Blackstone.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,672
5,422 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,849
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$145M
FY 2026, $9,244 per person
How people get to work
Blackstone, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.3%
- Carpooled10.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home2.4%
Average one-way commute: 24.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Blackstone, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
283
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
4
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 27°F
46.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Blackstone, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.2%
U.S. 33.3% +10.9 pts
Diabetes
19.7%
U.S. 12.1% +7.6 pts
Smoking
17.5%
U.S. 12.8% +4.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.9%
U.S. 11.1% +0.8 pts
Cities near Blackstone
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Nottoway Court HouseCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 1.3 |
| CreweTown | 9.6 mi | 2 |
| KenbridgeTown | 11 mi | 2.3 |
| BurkevilleTown | 13 mi | 1 |
| VictoriaTown | 14 mi | 2.8 |
| WarfieldCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.2 |
| McKenneyTown | 17 mi | 0.9 |
| AlbertaTown | 17 mi | 2.1 |
| LunenburgCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2.1 |
| Amelia Court HouseCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 3.8 |
| DinwiddieCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 5.1 |
| LawrencevilleTown | 24 mi | 1.2 |
| South HillTown | 25 mi | 9.9 |
| FarmvilleTown | 26 mi | 7.7 |
| BrodnaxTown | 26 mi | 0.7 |
| KeysvilleTown | 27 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Blackstone, VA in?
- Blackstone is in Nottoway County, Virginia.
- What is the population of Blackstone, VA?
- About 3,341 people live in Blackstone, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Blackstone?
- Nearby places include Nottoway Court House (5.3 mi), Crewe (9.6 mi), Kenbridge (11 mi), Burkeville (13 mi), Victoria (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023