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Blades

Delaware · 956 residents · 0.553 sq mi
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Blades has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,864. Population has grown 15% since 1990. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $64,200. The poverty rate of 20.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 39% less than the Delaware median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

956
+15%since 1990
from 828 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,729 / sq mi
+15%since 1990
from 1,497 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.7
+4%since 1990
from 31.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7251K1K2K2K1990201020202024Blades
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,864
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,094 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,495
+54%since 1990
from $8,760 in 1990
US average: $21,522
20.3%
+6.3 ptssince 1990
from 14.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$64,200
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $47,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$537
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $374 in 1990
US average: $602
58.6%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 57.8% in 1990
41.4% rent
2.2
Unchangedsince 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic82.9%(686)
Black16.4%(136)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(29)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score41.6%(345)
2000
White, non-Hispanic67.4%(644)
Black21.5%(206)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(63)
Asian1%(10)
Diversity Score57.3%(548)
57
+38%since 1990
from 42 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

3.5%
−2.9 ptssince 1990
from 6.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
56.9%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 54.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 0.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.6 min
−18%since 1990
from 17.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Blades, Delaware?

Blades, Delaware has about 956 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Blades, Delaware?

The typical household in Blades, Delaware earns about $28,864 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 $64,200, and the typical rent is about $537 a month.

How educated are people in Blades, Delaware?

About 3.5% 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 20.3% 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 128 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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

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