Blacksburg, Rockbridge County, Virginia
Blacksburg: Town in Virginia, United States
About
Blacksburg is a town located in the county of Rockbridge in the U.S. state of Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 42,620 and a population density of 826 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 44,074 inhabitants.
The town was created 225 years ago in 1797.
Quick Facts about Blacksburg
| Population : | 44,074 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Virginia (United States) |
| County : | Rockbridge County |
| Twitter username : | Blacksburg_Gov |
| Postal code : | 24060–24063 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 540 |
| Area : | 51.6 km2 |
| Altitude : | 2,077 feet / 633 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1798 (225 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 12:27:29 (8th February 2023) |
| Density : | 854 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 3.3% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Blacksburg is located at 37°49'7"N 79°19'9"W (37.8187400, -79.3192000).
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- Official Website
Official website of Blacksburg
Demographics
The population of Blacksburg increased by 3.3% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 42,620 | - | census |
| 2011 | 42,621 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 42,640 | 0.04% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 43,481 | 1.93% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 43,692 | 0.48% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 43,808 | 0.26% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 44,555 | 1.68% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 44,386 | -0.38% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 44,482 | 0.22% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 44,233 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 44,074 | -0.36% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Blacksburg
1 Hahn Horticulture Garden
200 Garden Ln, Blacksburg, VA 24061, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Moss Arts Center
190 Alumni Mall, Blacksburg, VA 24061, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Nellies Cave Park
1900 Grissom Ln, Blacksburg, VA 24060, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Museum of Geosciences
2062 Derring Hall, 926 West Campus Drive, Blacksburg, VA 24061, United States ➦ Show Map
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Where to Stay in Blacksburg
1 Main Street Inn
205 S Main St, Blacksburg, VA 24060, United States ➦ Show Map
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People born in Blacksburg (14)
People born in Blacksburg, including politician William Ballard Preston, politician John B. Floyd, libertarian activist and theorist of political economy Patri Friedman, .
List
- William Frank Newton (American musician) he was born in 04/01/1906
- Brandon Stokley (American football wide receiver) he was born in 23/06/1976
- Wild Nothing (American musician) he was born in 01/01/2000
- Bob Roop (American professional and amateur wrestler) he was born in 22/07/1947
- Jake Arians (American football player) he was born in 26/01/1978
- Mike Devlin (American football player and coach) he was born in 16/11/1969
- Ron Dayne (American football player, running back, Heisman Trophy winner) he was born in 14/03/1978
- Haug Kuenheim (German journalist) he was born in 29/05/1934
- Joseph F. Ware, Jr. (Flight Test Engineer, academic) he was born in 08/11/1969
- Henry Lee Lucas (American serial killer) he was born in 23/08/1936
- Henry A. Edmundson (American politician and Confederate Army officer (1814-1890)) he was born in 14/06/1814
Schools in Blacksburg
College & universities near Blacksburg, VA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 233611 | Southern Virginia University | Buena Vista (VA) | 24416 |
Stations (8)
Amtrak & bus stations near Blacksburg, VA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| STA | Staunton station | 1 Middlebrook Avenue | RAIL |
| CLF | Clifton Forge | 400 Ridgeway Street | RAIL |
| LYH | Kemper Street station | 825 Kemper St | RAIL |
| CVS | Charlottesville Union Station | 810 West Main St | RAIL |
| RNK | Roanoke | 710 Williamson Road NE | BUS |
Post offices near Blacksburg
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Post Office | Fairfield (VA) | 24435 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Blacksburg , Virginia town in Virginia, United States with a population of 44,215 people.
- Blacksburg , South Carolina town in South Carolina, United States with a population of 1,880 people.
Other cities in Rockbridge County
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Rockbridge County , VA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Glasgow | 1,107 | Town in Virginia |
| Goshen | 371 | Town in Virginia, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Blacksburg distances to largest Virginia cities
