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Blue Ridge

Alabama · 1,485 residents · 7.758 sq mi
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Blue Ridge is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $103,083. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $268,900. With a median age of 54.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 98% more than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 54.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
57% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,485
+12%since 2000
from 1,331 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
191 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 172 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
54.3
+18%since 2000
from 46.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Blue Ridge
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$103,083
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,162 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,410
+32%since 2000
from $32,774 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
65.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services19.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Information14.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration11.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade1.1%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$268,900
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $174,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
95.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 95.1% in 2000
5.0% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+10%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(1,270)
Black3.1%(41)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(7)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.2%(122)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(1,320)
Black3.8%(56)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(17)
Asian1.1%(16)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score15.1%(224)
Diversity Score
15
+64%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
56.8%
+14.9 ptssince 2000
from 41.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 96.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
26.9%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
+60%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
98.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 2.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.9%
−15.8 ptssince 2011
from 68.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
48.1%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 78.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.4%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
44.6%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.3%
−97.6 ptssince 2013
from 98.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Blue Ridge, Alabama?

Blue Ridge, Alabama has about 1,485 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Blue Ridge, Alabama earns about $103,083 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 $268,900.

How educated are people in Blue Ridge, Alabama?

About 56.8% 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 2.3% 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 296 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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

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