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Blythe

California · 20,817 residents · 26.504 sq mi
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Blythe has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,856. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 71% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $174,700. Households here earn about 31% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
20,817
+71%since 2000
from 12,155 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
785 / sq mi
+71%since 2000
from 459 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.0
+24%since 2000
from 30.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K11K15K19K23K1990201020202024Blythe
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,856
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,324 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,279
−1%since 2000
from $14,424 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
27.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.8%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 20.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.449
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction7.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade3.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade1.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$174,700
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$658
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $501 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.3%
−19.6 ptssince 2000
from 56.9% in 2000
47.8% rent
Vacancy rate
18.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 27.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.2
+65%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic42%(5,105)
Black8%(972)
Hispanic / Latino45.8%(5,571)
Asian1.3%(157)
Other0%
Diversity Score72.9%(8,863)
2010
White, non-Hispanic28.3%(5,894)
Black14.5%(3,020)
Hispanic / Latino53.2%(11,068)
Asian1.4%(291)
Other2.1%(443)
Diversity Score76.5%(15,917)
Diversity Score
76
+5%since 2000
from 73 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
69.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 68.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.8 min
+39%since 2000
from 10.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 73.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
29.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 29.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.7%
−35.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
69.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 67.5% in 2009
Female
30.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 32.5% in 2009
Foreign born
14.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.5%
−61.9 ptssince 2009
from 70.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Blythe, California?

Blythe, California has about 20,817 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Blythe, California?

The typical household in Blythe, California earns about $41,856 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Blythe, California expensive?

In Blythe, California, the median home is worth about $174,700, and the typical rent is about $658 a month.

How educated are people in Blythe, California?

About 7.4% of adults age 25 and over in Blythe, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Blythe, California?

About 16.8% of people in Blythe, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Blythe, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Blythe, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 12,197 residents, a change of about 141 percent over that period.

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