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Blue Ridge Shores

Virginia · 801 residents · 1.371 sq mi
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Blue Ridge Shores has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,632. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $199,000. With a median age of 44.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 28% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% 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
801
+4%since 2019
from 772 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
584 / sq mi
+4%since 2019
from 563 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
44.6
+1%since 2019
from 44.1 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
6357298239171K201020202024Blue Ridge Shores
2024918
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,632
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2019
from $54,141 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,363
Unchangedsince 2019
from $26,276 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.7%
−21.3 ptssince 2019
from 44.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2019
from 13.5% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance53.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical53.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Information17.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$199,000
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2019
from $196,200 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
87.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2019
from 85.2% in 2019
12.4% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+1%since 2019
from 3.6 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(772)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.5%(709)
Black4.2%(34)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(21)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score17.6%(141)
Diversity Score
18
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.6%
−12.9 ptssince 2019
from 25.5% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 90.5% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.3%
−11.2 ptssince 2019
from 14.5% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.7 min
+6%since 2019
from 34.7 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
38.4%
−6.2 ptssince 2019
from 44.5% 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
11.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2019
from 12.6% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2019
from 76.4% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.9%
−5.8 ptssince 2019
from 27.6% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
62.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2019
from 61.3% in 2019
Female
37.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2019
from 38.7% in 2019
Foreign born
2.6%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 2.6% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.0%
−6.8 ptssince 2019
from 15.8% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Blue Ridge Shores, Virginia?

Blue Ridge Shores, Virginia has about 801 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Blue Ridge Shores, Virginia earns about $54,632 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 $199,000.

How educated are people in Blue Ridge Shores, Virginia?

About 12.6% 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 10.7% 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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