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Blue Ridge, Virginia - Basic Facts

The Blue Ridge CDP(1) had a population of 3,130 as of July 1, 2023. Blue Ridge ranks in the lower quartile for Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Virginia. See peer rankings below.

The primary coordinate point for Blue Ridge is located at latitude 37.3785 and longitude -79.807 in Botetourt County. The formal boundaries for the Blue Ridge Census Designated Place encompass a land area of 6.09 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Botetourt County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).

The Blue Ridge Census Designated Place has a U1 Census Class Code which indicates a census designated place with an official federally recognized name. It also has a Functional Status Code of "S" which identifies a statistical entity.


  1. A Census Designated Place (CDP) is a statistical counterpart to a self-governing (incorporated) place such as a city, town, or village. A CDP is not a legal entity and has no governmental functions.

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Blue Ridge, VA Data & Demographics (As of July 1, 2023)

POPULATION

Total Population 3,130 (100%)
Population in Households 3,130 (100.0%)
Population in Families 2,777 (88.7%)
Population in Group Quarters1 0
Population Density 514
Diversity Index2 19
 
 

INCOME

Median Household Income $89,188
Average Household Income $103,111
% of Income for Mortgage4 18%
Per Capita Income $40,256
Wealth Index5 101
Socioeconomic Status Index6 Moderate (61.8)
 

HOUSING

Total HU (Housing Units) 1,314 (100%)
Owner Occupied HU 1,156 (88.0%)
Renter Occupied HU 66 ( 5.0%)
Vacant Housing Units 92 ( 7.0%)
Median Home Value $261,628
Average Home Value $329,282
Housing Affordability Index3 141
 

HOUSEHOLDS

Total Households 1,222
Average Household Size 2.56
Family Households 946
Average Family Size 3.00
NOTES
  1. Group Quarters - a place where people live or stay in a group living arrangement. Includes college residents halls, nursing facilities, military barracks, and correctional facilities.
  2. The Diversity Index is a scale of 0 to 100 that represents the likelihood that two persons, chosen at random from the same area, belong to different races or ethnic groups. If an area's entire population belongs to one race AND one ethnic group, then the area has zero diversity. An area's diversity index increases to 100 when the population is evenly divided into two or more race/ethnic groups.
  3. The Housing Affordability Index base is 100 and represents a balance point where a resident with a median household income can normally qualify to purchase a median price home. Values above 100 indicate increased affordability, while values below 100 indicate decreased affordability.
  4. The % of Income for Mortgage quantifies the percentage of median household income dedicated to mortgage payments on a home priced at the median value (assuming a 30-year mortgage and a 20% down payment).
  5. The Wealth Index is based on a number of indicators of affluence including average household income and average net worth, but it also includes the value of material possessions and resources. It represents the wealth of the area relative to the national level. Values above or below 100 represent above-average wealth or below-average wealth compared to the national level.
  6. The Socioeconomic Index ranges from zero (lowest relative status) to 100 (highest relative status). This measure quantifies disparities in social position of an area's inhabitants and is built from a broad range of demographic, housing, and socioeconomic inputs. More information on this measure can be found in Esri's SEI tutorial.

GROWTH RATE / YEAR

2020-2023 2023-2028
Population -0.53% -0.28%
Households -0.25% -0.07%
Families   -0.21%
Median Household Income   0.75%
Per Capita Income   2.15%
Owner Occupied HU   0.02%

Blue Ridge, VA - Peer Comparisons by Rank and Percentile

The table below compares Blue Ridge to the other 672 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Virginia by rank and percentile using July 1, 2023 data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.

Variable Description Rank Percentile
Total Population # 238 65th
Population Density # 380 44th
Median Household Income # 184 73rd
Housing Affordability Index # 564 84th
Per Capita Income # 257 62nd
Diversity Index # 561 17th

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