Blue Ridge, Virginia

Blue Ridge is a town located in Botetourt County, Virginia. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 3,188.

Geography

\nBlue Ridge is located at 37°22'19" North, 79°48'59" West (37.371928, -79.816458)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 16.4 km² (6.3 mi²). 16.4 km² (6.3 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.

Demographics

\nAs of the census of 2000, there are 3,188 people, 1,181 households, and 968 families residing in the town. The population density is 194.8/km² (504.1/mi²). There are 1,219 housing units at an average density of 74.5/km² (192.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 95.33% White, 2.85% African American, 0.22% Native American, 0.50% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.06% from other races, and 1.04% from two or more races. 0.53% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 1,181 households out of which 34.8% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.5% are married couples living together, 6.9% have a female householder with no husband present, and 18.0% are non-families. 15.1% of all households are made up of individuals and 6.1% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.70 and the average family size is 2.99. In the town the population is spread out with 25.0% under the age of 18, 4.9% from 18 to 24, 29.6% from 25 to 44, 30.1% from 45 to 64, and 10.5% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 40 years. For every 100 females there are 93.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 92.3 males. The median income for a household in the town is $59,239, and the median income for a family is $63,926. Males have a median income of $39,226 versus $27,284 for females. The per capita income for the town is $24,683. 2.4% of the population and 0.0% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 0.0% are under the age of 18 and 7.9% are 65 or older.


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