Blue Ridge is a city located in Fannin County Georgia. Blue Ridge has a 2024 population of 1,224. It is also the county seat of Fannin County. Blue Ridge is currently declining at a rate of -0.73% annually and its population has decreased by -2.7% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,258 in 2020.
The average household income in Blue Ridge is $50,632 with a poverty rate of 27.63%. The median age in Blue Ridge is 47.3 years: 38.9 years for males, and 56.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Blue Ridge was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,300 | 95.17% |
| Black or African American | 34 | 2.49% |
| Other race | 16 | 1.17% |
| Two or more races | 16 | 1.17% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 616 | 1.99 | 49.4 | 50.6 |
| Non Family | 299 | 1.12 | 49.2 | 50.8 |
| Married | 225 | 2.64 | 64.9 | 35.1 |
| Female | 62 | 3.65 | 17.7 | 82.3 |
| Male | 30 | 2.4 | 0 | 100 |
2.69
Average Family Size
1.99
Average Household Size
49.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 163 | 15.69% |
| Associates Degree | 97 | 9.34% |
| Bachelors Degree | 156 | 15.01% |
| Graduate Degree | 31 | 2.98% |
| High School Graduate | 325 | 31.28% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 86 | 8.28% |
| Some College | 181 | 17.42% |
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 | 970 | 752 | 181 |
| Black | 34 | 23 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 19 | 10 | 5 |
| 2+ Races | 16 | 5 | 1 |
| Other Race | 13 | 4 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 77.53%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 26.32%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $54,286 | $100,658 | $46,944 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $75,714 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $25,313 | $26,250 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $20,625 |
| Overall | $28,654 | $39,205 | $24,861 |
| Some College | $24,815 | $35,000 | $23,889 |
$28,654
Average Earnings
$39,205
Average Male
$24,861
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.83% of Blue Ridge residents speak only English, while 4.17% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.17% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,171 | 315 | 26.9% |
| Hispanic | 40 | 13 | 32.5% |
| Multiple | 16 | 11 | 68.75% |
| Other | 16 | 2 | 12.5% |
27.63%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.18%
Male Poverty Rate
32.61%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Blue Ridge is Multiple, with 68.75% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Blue Ridge is Other, with 12.5% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 13.79%. Among those working part-time, it was 36.54%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.75%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 44.6% |
| High School | 25.54% |
| Some College | 20.07% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.68% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 27.59% |
| Female Employed | 22.03% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $53,583 | $63,844 |
| Households | $34,659 | $50,632 |
| Married Families | $63,191 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $22,829 | $35,360 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.1%
Male Marriage Rate
40.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
73
Number of Veterans
67
Male Veterans
6
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 19 |
| First Gulf War | 13 |
| Second Gulf War | 6 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 23 |
| 75+ | 16 |
| 65 to 74 | 15 |
| 35 to 54 | 13 |
| 18 to 34 | 6 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 69 | 6.53% |
| Black | 4 | 11.76% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.09%
Veteran Poverty Rate
16.67%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
39%
Labor Force Participation
38.6%
Employment Rate
0.9%
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
58.57%
Born in Blue Ridge
98.02%
Native Born
1.98%
Foreign Born
1.54%
Non Citizen
0.44%
Naturalized
98.02% of Blue Ridge residents were born in the United States, with 58.57% having been born in Georgia. 1.54% 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 | 1,183 | -8 | -0.67% |
| 2028 | 1,191 | -8 | -0.67% |
| 2027 | 1,199 | -9 | -0.75% |
| 2026 | 1,208 | -8 | -0.66% |
| 2025 | 1,216 | -8 | -0.65% |
| 2024 | 1,224 | -9 | -0.73% |
| 2023 | 1,233 | 9 | 0.74% |
| 2022 | 1,224 | -11 | -0.89% |
| 2021 | 1,235 | -23 | -1.83% |
| 2020 | 1,258 | -194 | -13.36% |
| 2019 | 1,452 | -1 | -0.07% |
| 2018 | 1,453 | 35 | 2.47% |
| 2017 | 1,418 | 14 | 1% |
| 2016 | 1,404 | 33 | 2.41% |
| 2015 | 1,371 | 25 | 1.86% |
| 2014 | 1,346 | 1 | 0.07% |
| 2013 | 1,345 | 6 | 0.45% |
| 2012 | 1,339 | -1 | -0.07% |
| 2011 | 1,340 | -8 | -0.59% |
| 2010 | 1,348 | 0 | 0% |