Blue Ridge Population

2020–2026

1,276

2026 projection

44% since 2020 (increase)

02004006008001K1.2K1.4K2020202120222023202420252026

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Blue Ridge. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20261,276+796.60%
20251,197+1607.44%
20231,037-363.36%
20221,073+929.38%
2021981+9510.72%
2020886——

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Blue Ridge Demographics

69.1median age

Median age

Female70 yrs
Male68.6 yrs

Adults

985
607 seniors · 62%378 other adults

Sex

Female 48.2% · 478Male 51.8% · 514

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 10 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Blue Ridge Income

$72,632median household income

Median household income

$72,632

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$57,054

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

10.1%

About 1 in 10 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Blue Ridge Marital Status

74% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married74%76%73%
Never married7%9%5%
Divorced11%14%8%
Widowed8%2%14%
Separated0%0%0%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201