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Blue Ridge

Georgia · 1,253 residents · 2.677 sq mi
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Blue Ridge has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,190. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $175,000. With a median age of 48.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 49% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 89%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,253
+4%since 2000
from 1,210 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
468 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 452 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.7
+26%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Blue Ridge
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,190
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,214 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,172
+25%since 2000
from $16,149 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.7%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information18%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance10.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade10.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services8%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services8%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade7.1%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$175,000
+89%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$705
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $390 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
46.9%
−10.6 ptssince 2000
from 57.5% in 2000
53.1% rent
Afford Score
5.6
+157%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(1,181)
Black0.4%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(10)
Asian0.4%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.1%(50)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(1,121)
Black0.7%(9)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(70)
Asian1%(13)
Other5.7%(71)
Diversity Score28.9%(362)
Diversity Score
29
+603%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.4%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.6%
+17.1 ptssince 2000
from 61.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.9 min
+51%since 2000
from 18.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
67.4%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 74.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−8.7 ptssince 2011
from 13.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
33.2%
−17.4 ptssince 2011
from 50.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.0%
−27.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
51.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.6%
−45.0 ptssince 2013
from 58.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Blue Ridge, Georgia?

Blue Ridge, Georgia has about 1,253 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Blue Ridge, Georgia earns about $31,190 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Blue Ridge, Georgia expensive?

In Blue Ridge, Georgia, the median home is worth about $175,000, and the typical rent is about $705 a month.

How educated are people in Blue Ridge, Georgia?

About 16.4% of adults age 25 and over in Blue Ridge, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Blue Ridge, Georgia?

About 24.0% of people in Blue Ridge, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Blue Ridge, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Blue Ridge, Georgia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 83 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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

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