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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Blue Ridge

Texas · 520 residents · 1.176 sq mi
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Blue Ridge has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,484. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 152 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $31,300. The poverty rate of 30.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 39% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 31.9
US median: 33.0
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

520
−23%vs 2000
vs 672 in 2000
1990 – 2025
442 / sq mi
−23%vs 2000
vs 571 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
31.9
+6%vs 2000
vs 30.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
4546528501K1K1990201020202024Blue Ridge
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$16,484
−39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $35,714 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$7,608
−47%vs 2000
vs $14,397 in 2000
US average: $14,340
30.2%
+20.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$31,300
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $47,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$383
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $663 in 2000
US average: $450
62.8%
−6.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 69.1% in 2000
37.2% rent
1.9
+42%vs 2000
vs 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(613)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino7%(47)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.9%(113)
1990
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(477)
Black1%(5)
Hispanic / Latino10.8%(56)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.3%(38)
Diversity Score37.5%(195)
38
+123%vs 2000
vs 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.9%
−2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
63.9%
−9.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 73.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.2%
+0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

34.1 min
+8%vs 2000
vs 31.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Blue Ridge, Texas?

Blue Ridge, Texas has about 520 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Blue Ridge, Texas earns about $16,484 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Blue Ridge, Texas expensive?

In Blue Ridge, Texas, the median home is worth about $31,300, and the typical rent is about $383 a month.

How educated are people in Blue Ridge, Texas?

About 5.9% of adults age 25 and over in Blue Ridge, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Blue Ridge, Texas?

About 30.2% of people in Blue Ridge, Texas 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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