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Blue Ridge

Arizona · 992 residents · 19.1 sq mi
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Blue Ridge is home to 992 people in Arizona. The median age is 69.1, about 30 years above the US median. 90% of homes are owner-occupied. The foreign-born share is 3%. The typical home is worth $533,200. Density works out to 52 people per square mile.

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

992
−4%since 2023
from 1,037 in 2023
2020 – 2024
52 / sq mi
−4%since 2023
from 54 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
69.1
Unchangedsince 2023
from 68.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
19.1 sq mi
Population, 20202024
5466908349771K20202024Blue Ridge
2024992
20202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6%
10 to 140.4%(4)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 190.3%(3)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 340%(0)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 445%(50)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 546%(60)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6427%(268)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7441%(407)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8416.7%(166)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over3.4%(34)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$72,632
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $78,598 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
$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%
10.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2023
from 5.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

$533,200
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $422,100 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
90.3%
−5.8 ptssince 2023
from 96.1% in 2023
9.7% rent
71.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 70.7% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
1.69 people
−4%since 2023
from 1.76 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
26.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 24.4% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
28.1%
−28.5 ptssince 2023
from 56.5% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
7.3
+37%since 2023
from 5.4 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(976)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(43)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.7%(18)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(955)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(28)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.9%(9)
9
−36%since 2023
from 14 in 2023
2021 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican2.8%(28)
Ancestry
German28%(278)
English17.1%(170)
Irish15.5%(154)
Swedish5.7%(57)
American5.5%(55)
Polish5.1%(51)
French4.8%(48)
Norwegian4.6%(46)
Scottish3.7%(37)
Italian2.1%(21)
Danish1.1%(11)
Russian1.1%(11)
+ 8 more ancestry groups with data
Dutch0.9%(9)
Greek0.9%(9)
Swiss0.9%(9)
Welsh0.6%(6)
Hungarian0.5%(5)
Arab0.4%(4)
Lebanese0.4%(4)
Section 05

Education

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%
12.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2023
from 18.1% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

29.3 min
+9%since 2023
from 26.8 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
71.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 72.4% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 3.9% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
27.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 23.7% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
3.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 2.9% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 1.4% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
24.2%
−4.1 ptssince 2023
from 28.3% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
56.9%
US average: 74.6%
13.4%
−13.5 ptssince 2023
from 26.9% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
36.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 36.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

51.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 51.4% in 2023
48.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 48.6% in 2023
3.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.4% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
10.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 10.8% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
23.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 23.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
5.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 4.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
93.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 92.3% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
95.6%
US average: 95.5%
90.8%
US average: 87.7%
97.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 96.4% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
1.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 2.5% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married8.6%(44)
Married75.9%(387)
Widowed2%(10)
Divorced13.5%(69)
Women 15+
Never married4.6%(22)
Married72.6%(347)
Widowed14.4%(69)
Divorced8.4%(40)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

5.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 4.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
40.0%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
40.9%
US average: 13.8%
62.4%
US average: 18.4%
5.6%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
3.2%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
73.5%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
64.3%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)2.9%(3)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)2.9%(3)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era54.9%(56)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War2.9%(3)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 102 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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

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