Blades is a town located in Sussex County Delaware. Blades has a 2024 population of 1,333. Blades is currently growing at a rate of 2.93% annually and its population has increased by 13.06% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,179 in 2020.
The average household income in Blades is $65,693 with a poverty rate of 12.92%. The median age in Blades is 43.7 years: 43.5 years for males, and 44.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Blades was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 724 | 75.42% |
| Black or African American | 134 | 13.96% |
| Two or more races | 58 | 6.04% |
| Other race | 22 | 2.29% |
| Native American | 11 | 1.15% |
| Asian | 11 | 1.15% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 364 | 2.64 | 84.1 | 15.9 |
| Married | 183 | 3.28 | 94.5 | 5.5 |
| Non Family | 87 | 1.17 | 75.9 | 24.1 |
| Female | 60 | 2.98 | 63.3 | 36.7 |
| Male | 34 | 2.32 | 85.3 | 14.7 |
2.99
Average Family Size
2.64
Average Household Size
84.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 59 | 8.35% |
| Associates Degree | 65 | 9.19% |
| Bachelors Degree | 26 | 3.68% |
| Graduate Degree | 23 | 3.25% |
| High School Graduate | 370 | 52.33% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30 | 4.24% |
| Some College | 134 | 18.95% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 545 | 477 | 39 |
| Black | 97 | 86 | 4 |
| Hispanic | 53 | 47 | 0 |
| Other Race | 20 | 15 | 0 |
| Asian | 11 | 7 | 0 |
| Native American | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $48,542 | $0 | $42,083 |
| High School Graduate | $37,569 | $38,906 | $30,865 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $36,000 | $36,250 | $0 |
| Overall | $37,882 | $38,672 | $31,992 |
| Some College | $40,521 | $29,904 | $41,667 |
$37,882
Average Earnings
$38,672
Average Male
$31,992
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
84.46% of Blades residents speak only English, while 15.54% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.61% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple | 58 | 53 | 91.38% |
| White | 677 | 50 | 7.39% |
| Black | 134 | 16 | 11.94% |
| Hispanic | 83 | 5 | 6.02% |
12.92%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.78%
Male Poverty Rate
13.92%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Blades is Multiple, with 91.38% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Blades is Hispanic, with 6.02% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.4%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.11%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.33%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 12.16% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7.87% |
| Some College | 4.02% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 50% |
| Male Employed | 6.14% |
| Female Employed | 6.14% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $70,265 | $72,849 |
| Households | $61,625 | $65,693 |
| Married Families | $71,157 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $32,014 | $40,023 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.7%
Male Marriage Rate
47.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
42
Number of Veterans
39
Male Veterans
3
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 16 |
| Korea | 12 |
| First Gulf War | 5 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 17 |
| 75+ | 17 |
| 55 to 64 | 5 |
| 35 to 54 | 3 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 39 | 6.07% |
| Black | 3 | 3.09% |
| Hispanic | 3 | 5.66% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.1%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.1%
Labor Force Participation
56.2%
Employment Rate
5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
37.5%
Born in Blades
88.13%
Native Born
11.88%
Foreign Born
4.79%
Non Citizen
7.08%
Naturalized
88.13% of Blades residents were born in the United States, with 37.5% having been born in Delaware. 4.79% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,527 | 39 | 2.62% |
| 2028 | 1,488 | 39 | 2.69% |
| 2027 | 1,449 | 38 | 2.69% |
| 2026 | 1,411 | 39 | 2.84% |
| 2025 | 1,372 | 39 | 2.93% |
| 2024 | 1,333 | 38 | 2.93% |
| 2023 | 1,295 | 34 | 2.7% |
| 2022 | 1,261 | 41 | 3.36% |
| 2021 | 1,220 | 41 | 3.48% |
| 2020 | 1,179 | -281 | -19.25% |
| 2019 | 1,460 | 30 | 2.1% |
| 2018 | 1,430 | 31 | 2.22% |
| 2017 | 1,399 | 30 | 2.19% |
| 2016 | 1,369 | 27 | 2.01% |
| 2015 | 1,342 | 26 | 1.98% |
| 2014 | 1,316 | 23 | 1.78% |
| 2013 | 1,293 | 19 | 1.49% |
| 2012 | 1,274 | 15 | 1.19% |
| 2011 | 1,259 | 15 | 1.21% |
| 2010 | 1,244 | 0 | 0% |