Blades · Census data
Blades, Delaware: people, income and housing
The Census Bureau estimates 1,071 people live in Blades, with a median household income of $56,875 and a median age of 36.6. Figures are 2020-2024 American Community Survey estimates.
Blades, Sussex County and Delaware
| Measure | Blades | Sussex County | Delaware |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (estimate) | 1,071 | 255,626 | 1,021,191 |
| Median age | 36.6 | 51.9 | 41.6 |
| 65 and older | 17% | 30% | 21% |
| Median household income | $56,875 | $81,497 | $84,954 |
| Below poverty line | 13.0% | 10.9% | 10.4% |
| Housing units | 415 | 151,799 | 464,203 |
| Seasonal or vacation homes | 0% | 25% | 9% |
| Owner-occupied | 70% | 82% | 73% |
| Median home value | $227,900 | $382,600 | $352,000 |
| Median gross rent | $1,012 | $1,238 | $1,401 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (25+) | 9% | 33% | 36% |
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates. Margins of error are in the answers below. All towns, with a CSV download.
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Questions about people and housing in Blades
How many people live in Blades?
The Census Bureau estimates 1,071 residents (margin of error ± 282) in its 2020-2024 American Community Survey. The 2020 Census counted 1,179. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Blades town, Delaware; ACS 2020-2024 5-year summary file.
What is the median age in Blades?
The median age is 36.6 (margin of error ± 8), compared with 51.9 for Sussex County and 41.6 for Delaware. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Blades town, Delaware; ACS 2020-2024 5-year summary file.
What share of Blades residents are 65 or older?
About 17% of residents are 65 or older, compared with 30% countywide and 21% statewide. SussexCounty.ai computed this from Census table B01001. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Blades town, Delaware; ACS 2020-2024 5-year summary file.
What is the median household income in Blades?
The median household income is $56,875 (margin of error ± $8,435) in 2024 dollars, compared with $81,497 for Sussex County and $84,954 for Delaware. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Blades town, Delaware; ACS 2020-2024 5-year summary file.
What is the per capita income in Blades?
Per capita income is $24,777 (margin of error ± $4,355), compared with $46,684 countywide. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Blades town, Delaware; ACS 2020-2024 5-year summary file.
What is the poverty rate in Blades?
About 13.0% of residents for whom poverty status is determined live below the poverty line (138 of 1,062), compared with 10.9% countywide. The margin of error is wide, so treat this as a rough figure. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Blades town, Delaware; ACS 2020-2024 5-year summary file.
How many housing units are in Blades?
The estimate is 415 housing units (margin of error ± 89), of which 372 are occupied year-round homes and 43 are counted as vacant. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Blades town, Delaware; ACS 2020-2024 5-year summary file.
Are there many vacation homes in Blades?
Few. The survey estimate for homes held for seasonal, recreational or occasional use is zero, compared with 25.2% of housing countywide. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Blades town, Delaware; ACS 2020-2024 5-year summary file.
Do most people in Blades own or rent?
About 70% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and 30% are rented, compared with 82% owner-occupied countywide. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Blades town, Delaware; ACS 2020-2024 5-year summary file.
What is the median home value in Blades?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $227,900 (margin of error ± $16,924), as reported by owners in the 2020-2024 survey. The Sussex County median is $382,600. This is a survey estimate, not a sale price or an assessment. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Blades town, Delaware; ACS 2020-2024 5-year summary file.
What is the median rent in Blades?
Median gross rent is $1,012 a month (margin of error ± $98), compared with $1,238 countywide. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Blades town, Delaware; ACS 2020-2024 5-year summary file.
How long is the average commute from Blades?
Workers who commute average about 25 minutes each way, compared with 27 minutes countywide. SussexCounty.ai computed this from Census tables B08013 and B08303. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Blades town, Delaware; ACS 2020-2024 5-year summary file.
What share of adults in Blades have a college degree?
About 9% of residents 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared with 33% countywide. SussexCounty.ai computed this from Census table B15003. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Blades town, Delaware; ACS 2020-2024 5-year summary file.
Where do these numbers come from?
They are 5-year estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey covering 2020 to 2024. They come from a sample, so each carries a margin of error, which is larger for small towns. Ratios marked as computed by SussexCounty.ai use the Census counts named in the answer. The full table for every Sussex town is on Census data by town. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Blades town, Delaware; ACS 2020-2024 5-year summary file.