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 $89,863 with a poverty rate of 21.08%. The median age in Blue Ridge is 34.1 years: 30.3 years for males, and 35.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Blue Ridge was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 734 | 74.75% |
| Two or more races | 124 | 12.63% |
| Other race | 114 | 11.61% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.51% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.31% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 314 | 3.13 | 79 | 21 |
| Married | 159 | 3.38 | 91.2 | 8.8 |
| Non Family | 65 | 1.15 | 53.8 | 46.2 |
| Female | 55 | 3.75 | 94.5 | 5.5 |
| Male | 35 | 4.69 | 45.7 | 54.3 |
3.36
Average Family Size
3.13
Average Household Size
79.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 55 | 8.84% |
| Associates Degree | 62 | 9.97% |
| Bachelors Degree | 76 | 12.22% |
| Graduate Degree | 11 | 1.77% |
| High School Graduate | 223 | 35.85% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 56 | 9% |
| Some College | 139 | 22.35% |
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 | 448 | 394 | 66 |
| Hispanic | 147 | 96 | 13 |
| Other Race | 60 | 26 | 5 |
| 2+ Races | 52 | 46 | 7 |
| Asian | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Native American | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Black | 2 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american 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 | $70,500 | $71,500 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $45,000 | $46,316 | $31,875 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,250 | $35,625 | $28,750 |
| Overall | $51,400 | $53,015 | $50,774 |
| Some College | $54,167 | $63,438 | $51,667 |
$51,400
Average Earnings
$53,015
Average Male
$50,774
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
80.09% of Blue Ridge residents speak only English, while 19.91% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 19.02% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 635 | 156 | 24.57% |
| Hispanic | 309 | 51 | 16.5% |
| Other | 114 | 49 | 42.98% |
21.08%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.61%
Male Poverty Rate
18.22%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Blue Ridge is Other, with 42.98% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Blue Ridge is Hispanic, with 16.5% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.95%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.24%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 49.47%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23.42% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 21.84% |
| High School | 20.18% |
| Some College | 2.99% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 41.67% |
| Male Employed | 6.25% |
| Female Employed | 3.43% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $82,083 | $91,771 |
| Households | $75,167 | $89,863 |
| Married Families | $113,688 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $57,708 | $56,495 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.4%
Male Marriage Rate
48.6%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
69
Number of Veterans
64
Male Veterans
5
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 30 |
| First Gulf War | 20 |
| Vietnam | 2 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 57 |
| 18 to 34 | 4 |
| 75+ | 4 |
| 55 to 64 | 2 |
| 65 to 74 | 2 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 57 | 10.04% |
| 2+ Races | 12 | 17.91% |
| Hispanic | 12 | 6.74% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.04%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.43%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
72.5%
Labor Force Participation
70.3%
Employment Rate
3.1%
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
74.34%
Born in Blue Ridge
90.73%
Native Born
9.27%
Foreign Born
4.99%
Non Citizen
4.28%
Naturalized
90.73% of Blue Ridge residents were born in the United States, with 74.34% having been born in Texas. 4.99% 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% |