Blue Ridge township is located in Piatt County Illinois. Blue Ridge township has a 2024 population of 1,377. Blue Ridge township is currently declining at a rate of -0.07% annually and its population has decreased by -0.65% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,386 in 2020.
The average household income in Blue Ridge township is $115,332 with a poverty rate of 5.19%. The median age in Blue Ridge township is 46.6 years: 47.5 years for males, and 45.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Blue Ridge township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,368 | 98.63% |
| Other race | 13 | 0.94% |
| Two or more races | 6 | 0.43% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 603 | 2.3 | 85.1 | 14.9 |
| Married | 380 | 2.86 | 86.1 | 13.9 |
| Non Family | 189 | 1.1 | 82 | 18 |
| Female | 27 | 2.89 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 7 | 2.43 | 57.1 | 42.9 |
2.81
Average Family Size
2.3
Average Household Size
85.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 46 | 4.44% |
| Associates Degree | 93 | 8.97% |
| Bachelors Degree | 132 | 12.73% |
| Graduate Degree | 148 | 14.27% |
| High School Graduate | 370 | 35.68% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 248 | 23.92% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 995 | 973 | 263 |
| Hispanic | 41 | 17 | 17 |
| Other Race | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 5 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $61,354 | $60,938 | $75,385 |
| Graduate Degree | $163,210 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $41,818 | $48,224 | $33,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $60,260 | $60,833 | $0 |
| Overall | $54,571 | $54,536 | $55,156 |
| Some College | $47,375 | $55,714 | $41,042 |
$54,571
Average Earnings
$54,536
Average Male
$55,156
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.97% of Blue Ridge township residents speak only English, while 6.03% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.98% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,339 | 72 | 5.38% |
5.19%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.46%
Male Poverty Rate
5.87%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Blue Ridge township is White, with 5.38% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Blue Ridge township is White, with 5.38% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.31%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.36%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.98%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 13.51% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10.87% |
| Some College | 0.88% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 3.94% |
| Male Employed | 2.87% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $98,824 | $137,607 |
| Households | $84,191 | $115,332 |
| Married Families | $99,485 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $57,188 | $64,528 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
69.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
67.4%
Male Marriage Rate
72.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
47
Number of Veterans
34
Male Veterans
13
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 22 |
| Vietnam | 17 |
| Korea | 2 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 15 |
| 35 to 54 | 11 |
| 55 to 64 | 11 |
| 75+ | 10 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 47 | 4.26% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.64%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.4%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.4%
Labor Force Participation
65%
Employment Rate
2.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
91.42%
Born in Blue Ridge township
98.27%
Native Born
1.73%
Foreign Born
1.73%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
98.27% of Blue Ridge township residents were born in the United States, with 91.42% having been born in Illinois. 1.73% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,372 | -1 | -0.07% |
| 2028 | 1,373 | -1 | -0.07% |
| 2027 | 1,374 | -1 | -0.07% |
| 2026 | 1,375 | -1 | -0.07% |
| 2025 | 1,376 | -1 | -0.07% |
| 2024 | 1,377 | -1 | -0.07% |
| 2023 | 1,378 | -1 | -0.07% |
| 2022 | 1,379 | -8 | -0.58% |
| 2021 | 1,387 | 1 | 0.07% |
| 2020 | 1,386 | -35 | -2.46% |
| 2019 | 1,421 | -1 | -0.07% |
| 2018 | 1,422 | -7 | -0.49% |
| 2017 | 1,429 | -10 | -0.69% |
| 2016 | 1,439 | 9 | 0.63% |
| 2015 | 1,430 | -4 | -0.28% |
| 2014 | 1,434 | -7 | -0.49% |
| 2013 | 1,441 | -17 | -1.17% |
| 2012 | 1,458 | -16 | -1.09% |
| 2011 | 1,474 | -8 | -0.54% |
| 2010 | 1,482 | 0 | 0% |