Blue Ridge, Alabama Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Blue Ridge is a small community located in Alabama, within Elmore County. The total population is 1,190. It ranks as the 294th most populous out of 592 Census-designated places in Alabama.

Age Demographics

The median age in Blue Ridge is 57.4 years. This is 46% higher than the state median of 39.3 years. Only 11.5% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 14.2% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Blue Ridge is $128,482. This is 101% higher than the state median of $63,999. It is also 59% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 6.2%. This is 60% lower than the state poverty rate of 15.6%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Blue Ridge, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $314,900. Housing costs are 50% higher than the state median of $209,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Blue Ridge is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 98.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 40% higher than the state average of 70.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Blue Ridge has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.1% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.9%. The Black or African American population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 25.6%.

Education

54.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Blue Ridge in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 92% higher than the state rate of 28.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 96.2%. Notably, 26.3% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Blue Ridge, Alabama is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Alabama state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 592 Census-designated places in Alabama. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.