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Blades

Delaware · 1,179 residents · 0.553 sq mi
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Blades has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,250. Population has grown 23% since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $157,300. Households here earn about 26% less than the Delaware median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 63%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,179
+23%since 2000
from 956 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,132 / sq mi
+23%since 2000
from 1,729 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.3
+14%since 2000
from 32.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7251K1K2K2K1990201020202024Blades
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,250
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,864 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,970
+55%since 2000
from $13,495 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.8%
+15.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 20.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade25.2%
US avg: 10%
Information7.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services0.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$157,300
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$850
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $537 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 58.6% in 2000
44.0% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+38%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic45.4%(535)
Black27%(318)
Hispanic / Latino20.1%(237)
Asian0.5%(6)
Other3.8%(45)
Diversity Score82.2%(969)
Diversity Score
82
+43%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
68.2%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 56.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
+59%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 86.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.4%
−11.6 ptssince 2011
from 18.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.4%
−11.6 ptssince 2011
from 71.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.4%
−24.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Female
54.2%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Foreign born
16.4%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.0%
−67.3 ptssince 2013
from 81.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Blades, Delaware?

Blades, Delaware has about 1,179 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Blades, Delaware?

The typical household in Blades, Delaware earns about $51,250 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 $157,300, and the typical rent is about $850 a month.

How educated are people in Blades, Delaware?

About 4.1% 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 19.9% 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 351 residents, a change of about 42 percent over that period.

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