Blue Ridge, VA Demographics

A map of Blue Ridge's Population by Race

Blue Ridge, Virginia has an estimated population of 2,800, a large decrease from the 3,185 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 83.1% White, 7.0% Multiracial, 4.1% Hispanic, 3.3% Black, 2.4% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Blue Ridge, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Blue Ridge has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Virginia overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Blue Ridge, that probability was 16.1% in 2020 and 30.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Blue Ridge is ranked the 251st most populous place in Virginia, out of 688 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Blue Ridge was ranked the 233rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Blue Ridge's White Population

2,328 residents of Blue Ridge, or 83.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Blue Ridge is significantly higher than in Virginia overall, where 58.4% of the population is White. Blue Ridge ranks 112th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Blue Ridge's White population has declined by an estimated 20.1%. White residents' share of Blue Ridge's population has decreased from 91.5% to 83.1%.

Blue Ridge is less White than neighboring Laymantown (97.5% White), Troutville (85.5% White), Cloverdale (85.5% White), Montvale (85.2% White), and Daleville (87.9% White).

Blue Ridge's Black Population

93 residents of Blue Ridge, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Blue Ridge is considerably lower than in Virginia overall, where 18.3% of the population is Black. Blue Ridge ranks 485th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Blue Ridge's Black population has grown by an estimated 2.2%. Black residents' share of Blue Ridge's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.3%.

Blue Ridge is more Black than neighboring Laymantown (0% Black), Troutville (0% Black), Montvale (0% Black), and Daleville (1.2% Black). Blue Ridge is less Black than neighboring Cloverdale (7% Black).

Blue Ridge's Asian Population

66 residents of Blue Ridge, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Blue Ridge is slightly lower than in Virginia overall, where 6.9% of the population is Asian. Blue Ridge ranks 424th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Blue Ridge's Asian population has grown by an estimated 288.2%. Asian residents' share of Blue Ridge's population has increased from 0.5% to 2.4%.

Blue Ridge is more Asian than neighboring Laymantown (0% Asian), Troutville (2.3% Asian), Cloverdale (1.5% Asian), Montvale (0% Asian), and Daleville (2% Asian).

Blue Ridge's Hispanic Population

116 residents of Blue Ridge, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Blue Ridge is lower than in Virginia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Blue Ridge ranks 541st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Blue Ridge's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 107.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Blue Ridge's population has increased from 1.8% to 4.1%.

Blue Ridge is more Hispanic than neighboring Laymantown (1% Hispanic), Cloverdale (0.4% Hispanic), and Daleville (2.7% Hispanic). Blue Ridge is less Hispanic than neighboring Troutville (6.9% Hispanic), and Montvale (12.5% Hispanic).

Blue Ridge's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Blue Ridge, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Blue Ridge is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Blue Ridge ranks 520th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Blue Ridge's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Blue Ridge's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Blue Ridge is less Native American/Other than neighboring Troutville (0.8% Native American/Other), and Cloverdale (3.6% Native American/Other).

Blue Ridge's Multiracial Population

197 residents of Blue Ridge, or 7.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Blue Ridge is slightly higher than in Virginia overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Blue Ridge ranks 489th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Blue Ridge's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 103.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Blue Ridge's population has increased from 3.0% to 7.0%.

Blue Ridge is more Multiracial than neighboring Laymantown (1.5% Multiracial), Troutville (4.4% Multiracial), Cloverdale (1.9% Multiracial), Montvale (2.3% Multiracial), and Daleville (6.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.