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Blende

Colorado · 878 residents · 0.839 sq mi
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Blende has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,237. Population has fallen 15% since 2011, a loss of 157 residents. Median home value is $138,800. Households here earn about 34% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
878
−15%vs 2011
vs 1,035 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,046 / sq mi
−15%vs 2011
vs 1,234 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
41.3
+34%vs 2011
vs 30.8 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
5827058299531K201020202024Blende
2024623
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,237
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $41,083 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,756
−2%vs 2011
vs $18,161 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.9%
−1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.0% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.5%
+2.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.1% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.344
+7%vs 2011
vs 0.320 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade21.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance18%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical14.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing6.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Information3.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services3.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$138,800
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $143,400 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$635
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $694 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.6%
−20.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 54.6% in 2011
31.6% rent
Vacancy rate
9.9%
+2.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.6% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.9%
+0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 31.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.4%
+15.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.2% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.7
+7%vs 2011
vs 3.5 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic54.6%(565)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino44.9%(465)
Asian0.5%(5)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score62.5%(647)
2010
White, non-Hispanic52.1%(457)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino45.9%(403)
Asian0.8%(7)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score63.5%(558)
Diversity Score
64
+2%vs 2011
vs 63 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.8%
−5.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 25.9% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.7%
−0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 87.2% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.2%
−1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.8% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.4 min
+22%vs 2011
vs 28.1 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.5%
−4.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 88.5% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.2%
+1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.1% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.1%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.4% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.3%
+2.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.0%
+2.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.8%
+4.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.3% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.0%
−2.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.5% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.0%
−8.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 34.9% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.0% in 2011
Female
52.3%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.0% in 2011
Foreign born
1.2%
−0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.5% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
18.1%
+0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.4% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Blende, Colorado?

Blende, Colorado has about 878 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Blende, Colorado?

The typical household in Blende, Colorado earns about $37,237 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Blende, Colorado expensive?

In Blende, Colorado, the median home is worth about $138,800, and the typical rent is about $635 a month.

How educated are people in Blende, Colorado?

About 20.8% of adults age 25 and over in Blende, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Blende, Colorado?

About 14.5% of people in Blende, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

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