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Blades, DE


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Blades, Delaware

Blades, Delaware, in Sussex county, is 64 miles SE of Dundalk, Maryland (center to center) and 71 miles SE of Baltimore, Maryland. The town has a population of 956.

The People and Families of Blades

In Blades, about 43% of adults are married. Large households are normal in Blades. Looking at the town, you'll find a large share of the people are not married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Blades had a median family income of $33,194.

Blades Housing

Owners occupy 62% of the housing units in Blades.

Commuting

In Blades, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Blades strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Delaware):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyBlades Racial Diversity
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 10%Blades Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Blades, DE

Comparing Blades to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Delaware (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity108
Female Share of the Population87
Children Under 5 Years Old75
Well-Paid Single Women62
Male Share of the Population44
Well-Paid Single Men32
Age of the Population23
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size910
Portion of People Married24

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better32
Median Family Income31
People Above Poverty22
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times78
Public Transportation Use63
Walking and Biking to Work42
Working at Home44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals74
Affordability of Property Taxes76
Housing Recently Built67
People Living Alone54
Affordability of Rents37
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime810
Low Violent Crime59
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