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Blue Ridge

Virginia · 3,185 residents · 6.087 sq mi
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Blue Ridge is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $78,536. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $195,800. With a median age of 48.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 3.1% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% 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
3,185
Unchangedsince 2000
from 3,188 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
523 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 524 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.4
+20%since 2000
from 40.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Blue Ridge
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,536
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,239 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,359
+43%since 2000
from $24,683 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
52.9%
+20.3 ptssince 2009
from 32.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17%
US avg: 10%
Information14.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$195,800
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $131,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$744
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $574 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
88.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 91.3% in 2000
11.7% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+12%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95%(3,030)
Black2.8%(90)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(17)
Asian0.5%(16)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.5%(301)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(2,914)
Black2.9%(91)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(56)
Asian0.5%(17)
Other1.8%(58)
Diversity Score16.9%(538)
Diversity Score
17
+79%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 22.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.6%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 86.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.0 min
+63%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 88.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 2.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.2%
−7.6 ptssince 2011
from 65.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.2%
−12.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.8%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
55.2%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.4%
−93.2 ptssince 2013
from 94.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Blue Ridge, Virginia?

Blue Ridge, Virginia has about 3,185 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Blue Ridge, Virginia earns about $78,536 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Blue Ridge, Virginia expensive?

In Blue Ridge, Virginia, the median home is worth about $195,800, and the typical rent is about $744 a month.

How educated are people in Blue Ridge, Virginia?

About 24.7% of adults age 25 and over in Blue Ridge, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Blue Ridge, Virginia?

About 3.1% of people in Blue Ridge, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Blue Ridge, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Blue Ridge, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 384 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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