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Blue Ridge Summit

Pennsylvania · 887 residents · 0.734 sq mi
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Blue Ridge Summit has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,408. Population has grown 32% since 2019. Median home value is $185,400. With a median age of 45.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 1.8% of residents. Households here earn about 46% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% 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
887
+32%since 2019
from 672 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,208 / sq mi
+32%since 2019
from 916 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
45.1
+24%since 2019
from 36.5 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
5897679461K1K201020202024Blue Ridge Summit
2024922
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,408
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $38,713 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,273
+17%since 2019
from $28,491 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2019
from 26.3% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 1.6% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.7%
US avg: 10%
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing5%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$185,400
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $173,400 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$725
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $648 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
54.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2019
from 50.5% in 2019
45.2% rent
Afford Score
5.4
+20%since 2019
from 4.5 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(654)
Black2.7%(18)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.5%(44)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.3%(774)
Black1.4%(12)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(41)
Asian0.8%(7)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score17%(151)
Diversity Score
17
+161%since 2019
from 7 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 23.1% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 92.5% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 11.3% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.3 min
+15%since 2019
from 25.6 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
54.8%
−12.4 ptssince 2019
from 67.3% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.3%
−9.3 ptssince 2019
from 62.6% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 32.7% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2019
from 49.7% in 2019
Female
46.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2019
from 50.3% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.7%
−7.0 ptssince 2019
from 16.7% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Blue Ridge Summit, Pennsylvania?

Blue Ridge Summit, Pennsylvania has about 887 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Blue Ridge Summit, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Blue Ridge Summit, Pennsylvania earns about $34,408 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Blue Ridge Summit, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Blue Ridge Summit, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $185,400, and the typical rent is about $725 a month.

How educated are people in Blue Ridge Summit, Pennsylvania?

About 23.2% of adults age 25 and over in Blue Ridge Summit, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Blue Ridge Summit, Pennsylvania?

About 1.8% of people in Blue Ridge Summit, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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