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Blockton is a city in Taylor County.
The latitude of Blockton is 40.615N. The longitude is -94.476W.
It is in the Central Standard time zone. Elevation is 1,122 feet.The population, at the time of the 2000 census, was 192.
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$22,917National
$41,994
Source: 2000 census, U.S. Census BureauFor more census details and comparisons, see our Blockton demographic reports
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27% of Blockton residents report German ancestry, and 22% report Irish. For more info on local ancestry groups, see the Blockton ancestry & family history guide.
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At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in Blockton was $15,413, compared with $21,587 nationally.
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1% of Blockton residents age 25 and older have a bachelor's or advanced college degree.
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Median rent in Blockton, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $195. Monthly homeowner costs, for people with mortgages, were $363.
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Taylor County supported George W. Bush in the 2004 presidential election. For more information, see our Blockton political report.
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The average commute time for Blockton workers is 25 minutes, compared with 26 minutes nationwide.
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Pros: It's a great place to raise children.
Cons: No doctors, hospitals, or hometown school.