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Blades

Delaware · 1,372 residents (2025 est.) · 0.553 sq mi
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Blades has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,875. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $227,900. Households here earn about 33% less than the Delaware median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 95%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,071
+12%since 2000
from 956 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,937 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 1,729 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.6
+12%since 2000
from 32.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,372 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7251K1K2K2K1990201020202024Blades
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,875
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,864 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,777
+84%since 2000
from $13,495 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.0%
+21.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.0%
−7.3 ptssince 2000
from 20.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.352
−5%since 2010
from 0.371 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information21%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade17.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services3.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$227,900
+95%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,012
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $537 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
70.4%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 58.6% in 2000
29.6% rent
Vacancy rate
10.4%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.7%
−20.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.5%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.0
+80%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
32
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic67.4%(644)
Black21.5%(206)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(63)
Asian1%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score57.3%(548)
2024
White, non-Hispanic59.7%(639)
Black13.4%(144)
Hispanic / Latino16%(171)
Asian0%(0)
Other10.9%(117)
Diversity Score73.6%(788)
Diversity Score
74
+28%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.0%
+34.1 ptssince 2000
from 56.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.1 min
+72%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
89.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 86.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.9%
−6.2 ptssince 2011
from 18.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.3%
−6.7 ptssince 2011
from 71.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
9.7%
−35.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Female
53.2%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Foreign born
7.9%
−13.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.4%
−51.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.2%
+9.0 ptssince 2012
from 11.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.9%
−77.4 ptssince 2013
from 81.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.5%
+26.3 ptssince 2017
from 66.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.3%
+13.6 ptssince 2016
from 78.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.6%
−8.9 ptssince 2016
from 14.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Blades, Delaware?

Blades, Delaware has about 1,071 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Blades, Delaware?

The typical household in Blades, Delaware earns about $56,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Blades, Delaware expensive?

In Blades, Delaware, the median home is worth about $227,900, and the typical rent is about $1,012 a month.

How educated are people in Blades, Delaware?

About 9.0% of adults age 25 and over in Blades, Delaware hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Blades, Delaware?

About 13.0% of people in Blades, Delaware live below the federal poverty line.

Has Blades, Delaware grown since 1990?

Yes, Blades, Delaware has grown since 1990. The population has added about 243 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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