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Blue Ridge

Arizona · 992 residents · 19.095 sq mi
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Blue Ridge has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $72,632. Population has declined 4% since 2023. Median home value is $533,200. With a median age of 69.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 69.1
US median: 38.9
Average education
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
992
−4%since 2023
from 1,037 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
52 / sq mi
−4%since 2023
from 54 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
69.1
Unchangedsince 2023
from 68.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
5466908349771K20202024Blue Ridge
2024992
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,632
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $78,598 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$58,940
−14%since 2023
from $68,406 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
46.9%
−10.2 ptssince 2023
from 57.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2023
from 5.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.508
+6%since 2023
from 0.480 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information21.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance9.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade7.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing1.7%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$533,200
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $422,100 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
90.3%
−5.8 ptssince 2023
from 96.1% in 2023
9.7% rent
Vacancy rate
71.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 70.7% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 24.4% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.1%
−28.5 ptssince 2023
from 56.5% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.3
+37%since 2023
from 5.4 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(976)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(43)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.7%(18)
Diversity Score14%(145)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(955)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(28)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.9%(9)
Diversity Score9%(90)
Diversity Score
9
−36%since 2023
from 14 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.4%
−6.3 ptssince 2023
from 43.6% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2023
from 98.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2023
from 18.1% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.3 min
+9%since 2023
from 26.8 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 72.4% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 3.9% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
27.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 23.7% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 2.9% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 1.4% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
24.2%
−4.1 ptssince 2023
from 28.3% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.4%
−13.5 ptssince 2023
from 26.9% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 36.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 51.4% in 2023
Female
48.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 48.6% in 2023
Foreign born
3.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.4% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 10.8% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 23.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 4.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 92.3% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 96.4% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 2.5% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Blue Ridge, Arizona?

Blue Ridge, Arizona has about 992 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Blue Ridge, Arizona earns about $72,632 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Blue Ridge, Arizona expensive?

In Blue Ridge, Arizona, the median home is worth about $533,200.

How educated are people in Blue Ridge, Arizona?

About 37.4% of adults age 25 and over in Blue Ridge, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Blue Ridge, Arizona?

About 10.1% of people in Blue Ridge, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

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