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CITY · 2010 ACS

Blue Ridge

Alabama · 1,341 residents · 7.758 sq mi
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Blue Ridge is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $84,135. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $207,900. With a median age of 52.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 100% more than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 52.7
US median: 37.2
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,341
+1%since 2000
from 1,331 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Median age
52.7
+15%since 2000
from 46.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Blue Ridge
20241K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2010
Under 52.2%(30)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 94.3%(58)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 146.6%(89)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 195.4%(72)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 243.3%(44)
US avg: 7%
25 to 344.8%(65)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 4410.1%(136)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5418.3%(246)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 6422.8%(306)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 7414.2%(191)
US avg: 7%
75 to 845.7%(77)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over2%(27)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$84,135
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,162 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,625
+24%since 2000
from $32,774 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
68.6%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.303
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade5.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing5.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$207,900
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $174,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
65.1%
−30.0 ptssince 2000
from 95.1% in 2000
4.3% rent
Vacancy rate
8.2%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
8.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+6%since 2009
from 2.3 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Blue Ridge on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(1,270)
Black3.1%(41)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(7)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(1,256)
Black2.7%(36)
Hispanic / Latino1%(13)
Asian0.9%(12)
Other4.1%(55)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican2.1%(31)
Ancestry
English16.5%(239)
Irish14.5%(211)
American9.9%(143)
German9.1%(132)
Scottish6.7%(97)
Polish5.2%(75)
Dutch3.8%(55)
Italian2.8%(40)
Scotch-Irish1.8%(26)
Finnish1.4%(20)
Swedish1.2%(17)
French1%(14)
+ 2 more ancestry groups with data
Welsh1%(14)
Canadian0.8%(11)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population · Largest German population · Largest Scottish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
54.8%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 41.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 96.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
19.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.5 min
+66%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
95.3%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
59.7%
−18.8 ptssince 2009
from 78.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
18.6%
−29.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married16.7%(88)
Married74.6%(393)
Widowed4.6%(24)
Divorced4.2%(22)
Women 15+
Never married14.5%(81)
Married69.3%(386)
Widowed7.9%(44)
Divorced8.3%(46)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Blue Ridge, Alabama?

Blue Ridge, Alabama has about 1,341 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Blue Ridge, Alabama earns about $84,135 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 $207,900.

How educated are people in Blue Ridge, Alabama?

About 54.8% 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 0.0% 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 152 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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

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