Blue Ridge, Virginia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Blue Ridge, Virginia
Census-designated place
Houses on Oak Drive
Location of Blue Ridge, Virginia
Country	United States
State	Virginia
County	Botetourt
Area
• Total	6.088 sq mi (15.77 km2)
• Land	6.087 sq mi (15.77 km2)
• Water	0.001 sq mi (0.003 km2)
Elevation	1,263 ft (385 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	3,185
• Density	523.16/sq mi (201.99/km2)
Time zone	UTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP Code	24064
Area code(s)	540 and 826
FIPS code	51-08200
GNIS feature ID	1499150

Blue Ridge is a census-designated place (CDP) in southern Botetourt County, Virginia, United States. The population was 3,185 at the 2020 census. The CDP is located along U.S. Route 460. It is part of the Roanoke Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 6.088 square miles (15.77 km²).

Demographics

2020 census

As of the census of 2020, there were 3,185 people residing in the CDP. There were 1,318 housing units. The racial makeup of the CDP was 92.0% White, 2.9% African American or Black, 0.1% American Indian, 0.5% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander, 0.5% from other races, and 4.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.8% of the population.

The 2020 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates found that median income for a household in the CDP was $78,536, and the median income for a family was $86,714. 3.1% of the population were living below the poverty line, including 1.8% of those under 18 and 4.6% of those 65 and older.

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 3,084 people residing in the CDP. There were 1,269 housing units. The racial makeup of the CDP was 95.8% White, 2.6% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander, 0.2% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.8% of the population.

Economy

Blue Ridge is predominately a bedroom community of Roanoke and Salem, however there are some industrial employers within the community. Boxley Materials Company operates a large quarry along the Bedford-Botetourt border, Adams Construction Company operates an asphalt plant, and General Shale Brick operates a brickyard.

Parks and recreation

Boxley Fields Park, a public park maintained by the Botetourt County Parks and Recreation Department is located in the CDP. The park is named after the Boxley Materials Company. The park includes baseball fields, a soccer field, a walking trail, and outdoor classroom.

Another county maintained park, Blue Ridge Park, is located just outside of the CDP. The park includes a baseball field, softball field, soccer field, basketball courts, tennis courts, walking trail, and paved track.

Education

The CDP is served by Botetourt County Public Schools. Public school students residing in Blue Ridge are zoned to attend Colonial Elementary School, Read Mountain Middle School, and Lord Botetourt High School.

Higher education institutions are located in Hollins and Roanoke.

Infrastructure

Aqua Virginia operates a number of community water systems within Blue Ridge.

Public safety

Law enforcement is provided by the Botetourt County Sheriff's Office. Fire protection and emergency medical services are provided by the Botetourt County Department of Fire and EMS and the Blue Ridge Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad, which operates a fire station within the CDP.

Transportation

Air

The Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport is the closest airport with commercial service to the CDP.

Highways

• U.S. Route 221 (Blue Ridge Boulevard)
• U.S. Route 460 (Blue Ridge Boulevard)
• Blue Ridge Parkway

Rail

The Norfolk Southern operated Blue Ridge District runs through the CDP. The closest passenger rail service is located in Roanoke.

Notable people

• Susan Swecker, chair of the Democratic Party of Virginia

See also

In Spanish: Blue Ridge (Virginia) para niños