Blue Ridge Population

2010–2026

1,297

2026 projection

2.8% since 2020 (increase)

05001K1.5K2K201020122014201620182020202220242026

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.
20261,29700.00%
20251,297+332.61%
20241,264+181.44%
20231,246+70.56%
20221,239-10.08%
20211,240-221.74%
20201,262-19013.09%
20191,452-10.07%
20181,453+352.47%
20171,418+141.00%

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Blue Ridge Demographics

46.5median age

Median age

Female52.8 yrs
Male38.4 yrs

Adults

1,111
384 seniors · 35%727 other adults

Sex

Female 52.5% · 694Male 47.5% · 629

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 13 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

$44,773median household income

Median household income

$44,773

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$46,250

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

20.5%

About 1 in 5 residents

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

Blue Ridge Marital Status

42% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married42%44%40%
Never married26%35%18%
Divorced18%17%19%
Widowed13%3%21%
Separated2%<1%2%

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