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Welcome to Blowing Rock

The Town of Blowing Rock is one of NC’s favorite High Country tourist destinations. Featuring magnificent mountain views and cooler summers, Blowing Rock is well known throughout the southeast. The quaint downtown has amazing restaurants, unique shops, and a fabulous downtown park, all just minutes away from scenic Bass Lake and the Blue Ridge Parkway. Local attractions include The Blowing Rock NC’s oldest travel attraction known for amazing views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and Johns River Gorge, Tweetsie Railroad- a family-oriented Wild West amusement park, Moses H Cone Memorial Park- which features a 1901 mansion with incredible views of the mountains and trails for hiking and horseback riding. Appalachian Ski Mtn is a popular spot for snow skiing, snowboarding and ice skating in the winter months.

Downtown events include Art in the Park featuring a wide array of arts and crafts from acclaimed artisans one Saturday each month from May through October, followed by a free outdoor Concert in the Park on Sunday. Blowing Rock Charity Horse Shows are held several weeks in the summer months, supporting education and local charities. If you are interested in purchasing real estate in the High Country, reach out to Julian Baker and Lisa Starnes.

Overview for Blowing Rock, NC

1,072 people live in Blowing Rock, where the median age is 61 and the average individual income is $68,197. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

1,072

Total Population

61 years

Median Age

Low

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$68,197

Average individual Income

Demographics and Employment Data for Blowing Rock, NC

Population Households Employment

Blowing Rock has 583 households, with an average household size of 1.78. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Blowing Rock do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 1,072 people call Blowing Rock home. The population density is 330.81 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

1,072

Total Population

Low

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

61

Median Age

47.85 / 52.15%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

Less Than 9th Grade
High School Degree
Associate Degree
Bachelor Degree
Graduate Degree

583

Total Households

1.78

Average Household Size

$68,197

Average individual Income

Households with Children

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Without Children:

Marital Status

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Single

Divorced

Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

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Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes

15 to 29 Minutes

30 to 59 Minutes

60+ Minutes

Schools in Blowing Rock, NC

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The following schools are within or nearby Blowing Rock. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

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