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Bland, VA

Census-designated place in Bland County, Virginia.

Population

564

Land area

2.1sq mi

People per sq mi

273

ZIP codes

0

Bland and its ZIP codes

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Bland at a glance

  • Households here earn a median of $62,404 a year, 33% less than the Virginia figure of $93,170.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $149,000 (61% below Virginia).

Local data for Bland, VA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Bland, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$62,404

Poverty rate

13.8%

Median home value

$149,000

Homeownership

56.2%

Bachelor's or higher

20.7%

Median age

38.1

Average commute

18.1 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (86), Irish Americans (84), Indian Americans (6).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bland County. PPP loans are for Bland.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.3%

Sep 2026, -1.5 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$62,160

2,099 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$49,719

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$63.5M

FY 2026, $10,135 per person

Bland County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Bland, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone80.8%
  • Carpooled5.6%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
  • Worked from home12.4%

Average one-way commute: 18.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Bland, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: landslide

Storm events since 1996

237

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

43

1.1% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

82° / 21°F

43.3 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Bland, VA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

34.8%

U.S. 33.3% +1.5 pts

Diabetes

14.1%

U.S. 12.1% +2.0 pts

Smoking

15.2%

U.S. 12.8% +2.4 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

8.6%

U.S. 11.1% -2.5 pts

Cities near Bland

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
BastianCensus-designated place4.4 mi1.2
Rocky GapCensus-designated place9.9 mi0.2
WythevilleTown10 mi14.5
MechanicsburgCensus-designated place10 mi0.5
Max MeadowsCensus-designated place12 mi4.6
BluefieldTown12 mi9.5
Bluefield, WVCity13 mi9
Fort ChiswellCensus-designated place14 mi13.5
Brush Fork, WVCensus-designated place15 mi1.9
Falls MillsCensus-designated place16 mi0.9
Rural RetreatTown16 mi2.3
Bluewell, WVCensus-designated place17 mi4.5
GrattonCensus-designated place17 mi5.4
SpringvilleCensus-designated place17 mi7.5
Oakvale, WVTown18 mi0.4
Princeton, WVCity19 mi3

Frequently asked questions

What county is Bland, VA in?
Bland is in Bland County, Virginia.
What is the population of Bland, VA?
About 564 people live in Bland, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Bland?
Nearby places include Bastian (4.4 mi), Rocky Gap (9.9 mi), Wytheville (10 mi), Mechanicsburg (10 mi), Max Meadows (12 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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