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Blende

Colorado · 788 residents · 0.839 sq mi
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Blende has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,181. Population has declined 10% since 2019. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $183,400. With a median age of 48.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 31% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% 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
788
−10%since 2019
from 879 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
939 / sq mi
−10%since 2019
from 1,048 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
48.1
+19%since 2019
from 40.3 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
5827058299531K201020202024Blende
2024623
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,181
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $40,469 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,094
+12%since 2019
from $26,909 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2019
from 22.4% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.3%
−7.9 ptssince 2019
from 24.2% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.8%
US avg: 10%
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance8.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food5.3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$183,400
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $153,400 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$791
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $790 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2019
from 77.8% in 2019
18.4% rent
Afford Score
3.5
−7%since 2019
from 3.8 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic51.3%(451)
Black2.2%(19)
Hispanic / Latino46.5%(409)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score65%(571)
2020
White, non-Hispanic46.4%(366)
Black0.8%(6)
Hispanic / Latino48.2%(380)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score63.5%(500)
Diversity Score
63
−2%since 2019
from 65 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.8%
+6.8 ptssince 2019
from 13.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2019
from 89.8% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 5.2% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.5 min
−3%since 2019
from 15.0 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2019
from 79.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 4.7% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2019
from 3.6% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2019
from 60.9% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2019
from 19.5% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2019
from 51.8% in 2019
Female
43.9%
−4.3 ptssince 2019
from 48.2% in 2019
Foreign born
2.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2019
from 4.9% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2019
from 7.2% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Blende, Colorado?

Blende, Colorado has about 788 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Blende, Colorado?

The typical household in Blende, Colorado earns about $52,181 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 $183,400, and the typical rent is about $791 a month.

How educated are people in Blende, Colorado?

About 19.8% 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 16.3% of people in Blende, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

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