Blue Ridge, Texas facts for kids
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Blue Ridge, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Collin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.11 sq mi (2.89 km2) |
| • Land | 1.11 sq mi (2.89 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 574 ft (175 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,180 |
| • Density | 830.49/sq mi (320.71/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
75424
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| Area code(s) | 972 |
| FIPS code | 48-08872 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2409870 |
Blue Ridge is a small city in Collin County, Texas, United States. It is located where Texas State Highway 78, Farm to Market Road 981, and Farm to Market Road 545 meet. In 2020, about 1,180 people lived there.
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History of Blue Ridge
Blue Ridge got its name from the pretty blue flowers. Early settlers saw these flowers growing on the hills around the area.
Oil Pipeline Incident in 2017
On January 30, 2017, an oil spill happened near Blue Ridge. About 600,000 gallons of oil leaked from the Seaway Pipeline.
Where is Blue Ridge?
Blue Ridge covers an area of about 1.12 square miles (2.89 square kilometers). All of this area is land. The city does not have any large bodies of water.
People Living in Blue Ridge
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1940 | 424 | — | |
| 1950 | 306 | −27.8% | |
| 1960 | 330 | 7.8% | |
| 1970 | 384 | 16.4% | |
| 1980 | 442 | 15.1% | |
| 1990 | 521 | 17.9% | |
| 2000 | 672 | 29.0% | |
| 2010 | 822 | 22.3% | |
| 2020 | 1,180 | 43.6% | |
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In 2010, there were 822 people living in Blue Ridge. These people lived in 284 homes. Most of the people were White. About 13% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many homes had families, with 39.8% having children under 18. The average household had almost three people. The average family had over three people.
The median age in Blue Ridge was 32 years old. This means half the people were younger than 32 and half were older.
Schools in Blue Ridge
Students in Blue Ridge attend schools that are part of the Blue Ridge Independent School District. This district serves the city and nearby areas.
Fun Places in Blue Ridge
Blue Ridge has a few places for fun and nature.
Bratcher Park
Bratcher Park is a local park located right behind the Blue Ridge City Hall. It is on the west side of the town square.
Parkhill Prairie
Blue Ridge is also home to Parkhill Prairie. This is a large nature preserve covering 436 acres. It protects a special type of grassland called Blackland tall-grass prairie. You can find it off Collin County road 668.
See also
In Spanish: Blue Ridge (Texas) para niños
