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Blue Ridge Shores

Virginia · 918 residents · 1.371 sq mi
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Blue Ridge Shores has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $62,321. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $221,300. Poverty is rare here, at 3.8% of residents. Households here earn about 33% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

918
+8%since 2023
from 853 in 2023
2010 – 2024
670 / sq mi
+8%since 2023
from 622 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
43.9
+5%since 2023
from 41.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
6357298239171K201020202024Blue Ridge Shores
2024918
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$62,321
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $87,813 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$32,354
+7%since 2023
from $30,102 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
46.4%
−8.5 ptssince 2023
from 54.9% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
3.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 4.7% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.330
−2%since 2023
from 0.339 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade15.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services3.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$221,300
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $237,700 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
$1,917
US average: $1,442
89.9%
−4.7 ptssince 2023
from 94.6% in 2023
10.1% rent
46.3%
−5.3 ptssince 2023
from 51.5% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
1.5%
−7.1 ptssince 2023
from 8.5% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
31.6%
+31.6 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
3.6
+31%since 2023
from 2.7 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic87.5%(746)
Black2.5%(21)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other10.1%(86)
Diversity Score28%(239)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.6%(767)
Black1.3%(12)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(21)
Asian0%(0)
Other12.9%(118)
Diversity Score35.6%(327)
36
+27%since 2023
from 28 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 13.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 88.8% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
5.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 6.9% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

40.9 min
+6%since 2023
from 38.6 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
81.8%
+12.7 ptssince 2023
from 69.1% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
3.2%
−9.3 ptssince 2023
from 12.6% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
15.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2023
from 18.4% 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%
6.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
71.2%
+8.2 ptssince 2023
from 63.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
28.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 29.1% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
28.2%
−6.4 ptssince 2023
from 34.7% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

55.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 52.5% in 2023
44.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 47.5% in 2023
0.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 2.8% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
13.6%
−5.0 ptssince 2023
from 18.6% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
23.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 24.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
27.5%
+15.5 ptssince 2023
from 12.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
89.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2023
from 85.5% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
97.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 98.4% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
2.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in Blue Ridge Shores, Virginia?

Blue Ridge Shores, Virginia has about 918 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Blue Ridge Shores, Virginia?

The typical household in Blue Ridge Shores, Virginia earns about $62,321 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Blue Ridge Shores, Virginia expensive?

In Blue Ridge Shores, Virginia, the median home is worth about $221,300, and the typical rent is about $1,917 a month.

How educated are people in Blue Ridge Shores, Virginia?

About 16.7% of adults age 25 and over in Blue Ridge Shores, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Blue Ridge Shores, Virginia?

About 3.8% of people in Blue Ridge Shores, Virginia 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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