Blue Ridge, Illinois
Blue Ridge: unincorporated community in Illinois
About
Blue Ridge is a city located in the county of Piatt in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,480. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,416 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Blue Ridge
| Population | 1,416 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Illinois (United States) |
| County | Piatt County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.2678,-88.4881 |
| Altitude | 2,582 feet / 787 meters |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 05:15:27 (19th April 2026) |
| Population growth | -4.52% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 56℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Blue Ridge is located at 40°16'4"N 88°29'17"W (40.2678100, -88.4881200).
Blue Ridge map
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Blue Ridge decreased by 4.52% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,480 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,474 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,458 | -1.1% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,441 | -1.18% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,434 | -0.49% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,430 | -0.28% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,439 | 0.63% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,429 | -0.7% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,422 | -0.49% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,421 | -0.07% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,416 | -0.35% | estimation process |
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Blue Ridge, IL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 147916 | Parkland College | Champaign (IL) | 61821-1899 |
| 143181 | Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Urbana | Urbana (IL) | 61801 |
| 145637 | University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign | Champaign (IL) | 61820-5711 |
| 367051 | Hairmasters Institute of Cosmetology | Bloomington (IL) | 61701 |
| 457545 | Paul Mitchell the School-Normal | Normal (IL) | 61761 |
Nearby Transit Stations (12)
Rail and bus stations connected to Blue Ridge, IL. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHM | Illinois Terminal | 45 East University Ave. | RAIL |
| RTL | Rantoul | West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves. | RAIL |
| BNL | Uptown Station | 100 East Parkinson St. | RAIL |
| GLM | Gilman | US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St. | RAIL |
| PON | Pontiac station | 721 West Washington St. | RAIL |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Blue Ridge, Virginia county seat in Fannin County, Georgia, USA with a population of 3,084 people.
- Blue Ridge, Georgia county seat in Fannin County, Georgia, USA with a population of 1,473 people.
- Blue Ridge, Texas city in Collin County, Texas, United States with a population of 919 people.
Other cities in Piatt County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Piatt County , IL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Monticello | 5,557 | City in Piatt County, Illinois, United States |
| Bement | 1,661 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Cerro Gordo | 1,337 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Mansfield | 939 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Hammond | 478 | Village in Illinois |
| De Land | 423 | Village in Piatt County, Illinois, United States |
| Cisco | 242 | Village in Piatt County, Illinois, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Blue Ridge distances to largest Illinois cities