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Blythe

California · 18,317 residents · 26.504 sq mi
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Blythe has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,563. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 51% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $156,100. The poverty rate of 23.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,317
+51%since 2000
from 12,155 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
691 / sq mi
+51%since 2000
from 459 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.9
+20%since 2000
from 30.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K11K15K19K23K1990201020202024Blythe
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,563
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,324 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,887
+17%since 2000
from $14,424 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 20.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade4.7%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$156,100
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$763
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $501 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
51.2%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 56.9% in 2000
48.8% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+38%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic23.9%(4,376)
Black11%(2,007)
Hispanic / Latino59.4%(10,873)
Asian1.7%(305)
Other3.9%(715)
Diversity Score71.9%(13,162)
Diversity Score
72
−1%since 2000
from 73 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
68.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 68.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.8 min
+58%since 2000
from 10.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.6%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 73.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.5%
−6.5 ptssince 2011
from 15.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
34.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 34.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.4%
−38.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
66.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 67.5% in 2009
Female
33.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 32.5% in 2009
Foreign born
17.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.0%
−76.6 ptssince 2013
from 83.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Blythe, California?

Blythe, California has about 18,317 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Blythe, California?

The typical household in Blythe, California earns about $44,563 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 $156,100, and the typical rent is about $763 a month.

How educated are people in Blythe, California?

About 6.7% 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 23.4% 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 9,697 residents, a change of about 112 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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