State
County
Land Area (mi²)
2.7 sq mi
Density (mi²)
550.30/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.41% (6)
Growth Since 2010
14.19% (183)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Blue Ridge, Georgia Population 2021
1,473
Blue Ridge is a city located in Fannin County Georgia. It is also the county seat of Fannin County. With a 2020 population of 1,473, it is the 268th largest city in Georgia and the 8782nd largest city in the United States . Blue Ridge is currently growing at a rate of 0.41% annually and its population has increased by 14.19% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,290 in 2010. Blue Ridge reached it's highest population of in . Spanning over 3 miles, Blue Ridge has a population density of 550 people per square mile.
The average household income in Blue Ridge is $44,583 with a poverty rate of 21.04%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $670 per month, and the median house value is $167,900. The median age in Blue Ridge is 52.5 years, 49.6 years for males, and 55.9 years for females.
Blue Ridge Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Blue Ridgewas:
- White: 90.32%
- Two or more races: 5.62%
- Black or African American: 3.72%
- Other race: 0.35%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Blue Ridge, Georgia is 1,473 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 1,461.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 1,290.
Blue Ridge, Georgia Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,045 | 90.32% |
| Two or More Races | 65 | 5.62% |
| Black or African American | 43 | 3.72% |
| Some Other Race | 4 | 0.35% |
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Blue Ridge Population by Race
Blue Ridge Population Pyramid $2021
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Blue Ridge Population by Age
Blue Ridge Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 476 | 2.09 | 54.2 |
| Non Family | 227 | 1.05 | 48.9 |
| Married | 187 | 2.51 | 71.1 |
| Female | 48 | 4.06 | 14.6 |
| Male | 14 | 6.5 | 50 |
2.9
Average Family Size
2.09
Average Household Size
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Blue Ridge Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 62 | 6.81% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 146 | 16.03% |
| High School Graduate | 255 | 27.99% |
| Some College | 224 | 24.59% |
| Associates Degree | 68 | 7.46% |
| Bachelors Degree | 111 | 12.18% |
| Graduate Degree | 45 | 4.94% |
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Blue Ridge Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Blue Ridge Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 828 | 639 | 153 |
| Black | 43 | 24 | |
| 2+ Races | 21 | 21 | |
| Hispanic | 21 | 21 | 3 |
| Other Race | 4 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 18.48%.
Blue Ridge Educational Attainment by Race
Blue Ridge Earnings by Educational Attainment
Blue Ridge Language by Age
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Blue Ridge Language
98.04% of Blue Ridge residents speak only English, while 1.96% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.52% of the population.
Blue Ridge Language
Blue Ridge Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 915 | 194 | 21.20% |
| Multiple | 65 | 7 | 10.77% |
| Hispanic | 16 | 5 | 31.25% |
| Black | 4 | 4 | 100.00% |
21.04%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.81%
Male Poverty Rate
20.37%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Blue Ridge
The race most likely to be in poverty in Blue Ridge is Black, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Blue Ridge is Multiple, with 10.77% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.52%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.22%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.96%.
Blue Ridge Poverty
Blue Ridge Poverty Rate by Education
Blue Ridge Marital Status
Marriage Rates
42.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.7%
Male Marriage Rate
39.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Blue Ridge Married by Age and Sex
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Blue Ridge Marriage
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 55-64.
Blue Ridge Marital Status by Race
Blue Ridge Marital Status
Blue Ridge Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 93 | 10.16% |
| Black | 5 | 11.63% |
Blue Ridge Veterans by Race
Blue Ridge Veterans by Education
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11.36%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.23%
Veteran Disability Rate
Blue Ridge Veterans by Education
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37.8%
Labor Force Participation
35.6%
Employment Rate
5.7%
Unemployment Rate
Blue Ridge Employment by Age
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Blue Ridge Employment by Race
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Blue Ridge Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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58.60%
Born in Blue Ridge
97.41%
Native Born
2.59%
Foreign Born
0.78%
Non Citizen
1.82%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.41% of Blue Ridge residents were born in the United States, with 58.60% having been born in Georgia. 0.78% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Blue Ridge Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,473 | 6 | 0.41% |
| 2020 | 1,467 | 6 | 0.41% |
| 2019 | 1,461 | 6 | 0.41% |
| 2018 | 1,455 | 34 | 2.39% |
| 2017 | 1,421 | 13 | 0.92% |
| 2016 | 1,408 | 35 | 2.55% |
| 2015 | 1,373 | 24 | 1.78% |
| 2014 | 1,349 | 0.00% | |
| 2013 | 1,349 | 9 | 0.67% |
| 2012 | 1,340 | -4 | -0.30% |
| 2011 | 1,344 | -8 | -0.59% |
| 2010 | 1,352 | 0.00% |