Blue Ridge is a city located in Collin County Texas. Blue Ridge has a 2024 population of 1,206. Blue Ridge is currently growing at a rate of 0.5% annually and its population has increased by 2.12% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,181 in 2020.
The average household income in Blue Ridge is $94,946 with a poverty rate of 19.21%. The median age in Blue Ridge is 33.8 years: 30.5 years for males, and 35.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Blue Ridge was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 802 | 70.66% |
| Two or more races | 195 | 17.18% |
| Other race | 130 | 11.45% |
| Black or African American | 5 | 0.44% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.26% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 358 | 3.17 | 78.2 | 21.8 |
| Married | 151 | 3.59 | 93.4 | 6.6 |
| Non Family | 102 | 1.59 | 52.9 | 47.1 |
| Female | 71 | 3.82 | 93 | 7 |
| Male | 34 | 4.71 | 55.9 | 44.1 |
3.53
Average Family Size
3.17
Average Household Size
78.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 32 | 4.54% |
| Associates Degree | 72 | 10.21% |
| Bachelors Degree | 83 | 11.77% |
| Graduate Degree | 7 | 0.99% |
| High School Graduate | 271 | 38.44% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 50 | 7.09% |
| Some College | 190 | 26.95% |
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 | 465 | 444 | 69 |
| Hispanic | 207 | 157 | 13 |
| 2+ Races | 95 | 80 | 12 |
| Other Race | 71 | 41 | 6 |
| Black | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Asian | 3 | 3 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $81,250 | $73,750 | $91,500 |
| Graduate Degree | $86,563 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $45,417 | $47,639 | $34,464 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $45,313 | $45,625 | $0 |
| Overall | $49,549 | $48,952 | $53,239 |
| Some College | $53,068 | $55,192 | $52,955 |
$49,549
Average Earnings
$48,952
Average Male
$53,239
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
78.5% of Blue Ridge residents speak only English, while 21.5% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 20.54% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 680 | 161 | 23.68% |
| Hispanic | 413 | 57 | 13.8% |
| Other | 130 | 46 | 35.38% |
| Multiple | 195 | 8 | 4.1% |
19.21%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.51%
Male Poverty Rate
16.79%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Blue Ridge is Other, with 35.38% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Blue Ridge is Multiple, with 4.1% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.17%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.5%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 47.91%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26.83% |
| High School | 20.3% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 20% |
| Some College | 3.05% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 41.67% |
| Male Employed | 6.05% |
| Female Employed | 3.14% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $74,375 | $94,582 |
| Households | $76,296 | $94,946 |
| Married Families | $118,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $69,808 | $77,114 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.4%
Male Marriage Rate
42.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
73
Number of Veterans
67
Male Veterans
6
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 39 |
| First Gulf War | 27 |
| Vietnam | 4 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 53 |
| 18 to 34 | 10 |
| 75+ | 7 |
| 65 to 74 | 2 |
| 55 to 64 | 1 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 59 | 9.58% |
| 2+ Races | 14 | 12.07% |
| Hispanic | 14 | 5.47% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.33%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.25%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
74.1%
Labor Force Participation
72.3%
Employment Rate
2.4%
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
75.86%
Born in Blue Ridge
91.01%
Native Born
8.99%
Foreign Born
4.14%
Non Citizen
4.85%
Naturalized
91.01% of Blue Ridge residents were born in the United States, with 75.86% having been born in Texas. 4.14% 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 | 1,237 | 6 | 0.49% |
| 2028 | 1,231 | 6 | 0.49% |
| 2027 | 1,225 | 7 | 0.57% |
| 2026 | 1,218 | 6 | 0.5% |
| 2025 | 1,212 | 6 | 0.5% |
| 2024 | 1,206 | 6 | 0.5% |
| 2023 | 1,200 | 0 | 0% |
| 2022 | 1,200 | 13 | 1.1% |
| 2021 | 1,187 | 6 | 0.51% |
| 2020 | 1,181 | 266 | 29.07% |
| 2019 | 915 | 9 | 0.99% |
| 2018 | 906 | 43 | 4.98% |
| 2017 | 863 | 28 | 3.35% |
| 2016 | 835 | 1 | 0.12% |
| 2015 | 834 | 10 | 1.21% |
| 2014 | 824 | 9 | 1.1% |
| 2013 | 815 | -3 | -0.37% |
| 2012 | 818 | 9 | 1.11% |
| 2011 | 809 | 12 | 1.51% |
| 2010 | 797 | 0 | 0% |