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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Blue Ridge

Alabama · 1,331 residents · 7.758 sq mi
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Blue Ridge is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $73,162. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 42% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $174,200. With a median age of 46.0, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 114% more than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 46.0
US median: 35.2
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,331
+12%since 1990
from 1,189 in 1990
1990 – 2024
172 / sq mi
+12%since 1990
from 153 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
46.0
+5%since 1990
from 43.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Blue Ridge
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$73,162
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $52,352 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$32,774
+77%since 1990
from $18,523 in 1990
US average: $21,522
1.1%
−6.4 ptssince 1990
from 7.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$174,200
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $112,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$475
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $387 in 1990
US average: $602
95.1%
+6.3 ptssince 1990
from 88.8% in 1990
4.9% rent
2.4
+11%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(1,174)
Black0.5%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(8)
Asian0.8%(9)
Diversity Score4.7%(56)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(1,270)
Black3.1%(41)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(7)
Asian0.2%(2)
Diversity Score9.2%(122)
9
+93%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

41.9%
+7.4 ptssince 1990
from 34.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
96.9%
+9.0 ptssince 1990
from 87.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
16.9%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 15.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.5 min
−33%since 1990
from 20.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Blue Ridge, Alabama?

Blue Ridge, Alabama has about 1,331 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Blue Ridge, Alabama?

The typical household in Blue Ridge, Alabama earns about $73,162 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Blue Ridge, Alabama expensive?

In Blue Ridge, Alabama, the median home is worth about $174,200, and the typical rent is about $475 a month.

How educated are people in Blue Ridge, Alabama?

About 41.9% of adults age 25 and over in Blue Ridge, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Blue Ridge, Alabama?

About 1.1% of people in Blue Ridge, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Blue Ridge, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Blue Ridge, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 142 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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