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Blue Ridge Shores

Virginia · 813 residents · 1.371 sq mi
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Blue Ridge Shores is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $61,458. Population has declined 6% since 2011. Median home value is $264,500. Poverty is rare here, at 4.3% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.3
US median: 37.2
Average education
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
813
−6%vs 2011
vs 868 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
593 / sq mi
−6%vs 2011
vs 633 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
40.3
−3%vs 2011
vs 41.4 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
6357298239171K201020202024Blue Ridge Shores
2024918
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,458
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $50,833 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,526
+21%vs 2011
vs $25,285 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
45.3%
+21.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.7% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.3%
+4.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.393
−2%vs 2011
vs 0.399 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade13.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance13.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services13.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Information7.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing6.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$264,500
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $188,400 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$694
−40%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $1,195 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
66.6%
−7.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 74.3% in 2011
14.5% rent
Vacancy rate
40.8%
−2.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 43.3% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.5%
−6.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 31.9% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.2%
−0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 43.8% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.3
+16%vs 2011
vs 3.7 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic73.3%(636)
Black10.4%(90)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(27)
Asian13.2%(115)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score54.2%(471)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(724)
Black5%(41)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(28)
Asian0.6%(5)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score21.6%(176)
Diversity Score
22
−60%vs 2011
vs 54 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.4%
+15.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.7% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.4%
−5.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
15.6%
+11.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.9% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
46.4 min
+10%vs 2011
vs 42.1 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
67.9%
−3.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 70.9% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.6%
−9.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.9% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
17.6%
+12.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.2% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.0%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.2% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
23.9%
+11.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.1% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
45.6%
+4.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 41.5% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.4%
+0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 42.6% in 2011
Female
56.6%
−0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 57.4% in 2011
Foreign born
11.4%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.1% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
19.0%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.7% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Blue Ridge Shores, Virginia?

Blue Ridge Shores, Virginia has about 813 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Blue Ridge Shores, Virginia earns about $61,458 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 $264,500, and the typical rent is about $694 a month.

How educated are people in Blue Ridge Shores, Virginia?

About 27.4% 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 4.3% of people in Blue Ridge Shores, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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