Blair County is nestled between Brush Mountain on the east and the Allegheny Mountains on the west. The County has a past rich in history and a future bustling with new businesses and innovations. With a population of more than 126,000, Blair County offers everything from urban growth and opportunities in the City of Altoona to rural warmth in towns like Tyrone, Hollidaysburg, Duncansville and Williamsburg.
With affordable housing, cultural venues, easy commutes and four-season recreational opportunities, Blair County delivers both a “quality” and a “quantity” of life.
With its close proximity to Interstate 99, Blair County has easy access to most major cities on the East Coast.
Demographics
| Land Area: | 526 square miles |
| Water Area: | 1.3 square miles |
| Population | 127,089 |
| Population Density: | 242 people per square mile |
| Cost of Living Index: | 88.3 |
| Industries Providing Employment: | 21.8% education, health and social services 15.9% manufacturing 14.5% retail trade |
| Median Resident Age: | 39.5 years |
| Average Household Size: | 2.4 people |
| Median Household Income: | $38,445 |
| Links | |
| County Government | http://www.blairco.org/Pages/default.aspx |
| Chamber of Commerce | http://www.blairchamber.com/ |
| Economic Development | http://www.abcdcorp.org/ |
| Tourism | http://www.alleghenymountains.com/ |
