Blue Ridge, Indiana Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Blue Ridge, Indiana had a total population of 215, the 700th largest community in Indiana, with a median household income of $139,048, which is 93% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Household income is 93% above the state average — one of the wealthiest communities in Indiana.
- Unemployment rate of 12.0% is notably above the national average.
Blue Ridge Quick Facts
How Blue Ridge Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 201 | 215 | +7.0% |
How Blue Ridge Compares
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Employment
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People & Demographics
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Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 41 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
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Cities Similar to Blue Ridge
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eminence | 216 | N/A | $256,700 | 11.9% | 19.4% |
| Saugany Lake | 217 | N/A | N/A | 45.4% | 0.0% |
| Mier | 210 | N/A | N/A | 27.6% | 0.0% |
| Bowling Green | 207 | N/A | $90,000 | 10.4% | 28.5% |
| New London | 207 | N/A | $193,100 | 21.9% | 3.9% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 215, Blue Ridge's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Blue Ridge is a small community located in Indiana. The total population is 215. It ranks as the 700th most populous out of 967 Census-designated places in Indiana.
Age Demographics
The median age in Blue Ridge is 39.8 years. This is 4% higher than the state median of 38.1 years. Only 7.0% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Blue Ridge is $139,048. This is 93% higher than the state median of $71,957. It is also 72% higher than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Blue Ridge. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The unemployment rate is 12.0%. This is 181% higher than the state rate of 4.3%. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 42% higher than the state average of 70.5%.
Race & Ethnicity
Blue Ridge has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.2% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 9.8%.
Education
14.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 52% lower than the state rate of 29.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Blue Ridge, Indiana 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 Indiana state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 967 Census-designated places in Indiana. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Blue Ridge, Indiana?
Blue Ridge, Indiana has a population of 215 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Blue Ridge, IN?
The median household income in Blue Ridge is $139,048, which is 72% higher than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Blue Ridge, IN?
The ACS sample for Blue Ridge recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Blue Ridge, Indiana?
Blue Ridge's population is 90.2% White, 0.0% Black, 9.8% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Blue Ridge, IN?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Blue Ridge — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Blue Ridge, Indiana?
14.2% of adults (25+) in Blue Ridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 14.2% hold a graduate or professional degree.