Blades
| State |  Delaware |
|---|---|
| County | Sussex County |
| ZIP Codes | |
| Area Code | +1 302 |
| County Seat | Georgetown |
| Area | 1 km² |
| Population | 1,372 |
| Population Density | 1,372 inhabitants per km² |
| Elevation | 6 m |
| FIPS | 1006730 |
| GNIS-ID | 213680 |
| Founded | 1850 |
| Place type | Town |
| Coordinates | ♁38° 38′ N, 75° 36′ W |
| Latitude | 38.635226 |
| Longitude | -75.602516 |
Blades is located in the Sussex County in Delaware. Currently, 1 postal codes and 1 area codes are stored for the location. The population is 1,372 on an area of 1 km². The first table summarizes the key location data, followed by the map, districts, neighboring locations, and further links to State and County.
Regional statistics
Rent
Home value
Homeownership
Vacancy
Household income
Poverty rate
Jobs
Academics
Commute
Home office
Median age
Population
Health
Rent price development
YoY $ · +20.62 % · ⌀ 1,012 $
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Median home value
YoY $ · +8.73 % · 227,900 $
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Homeownership rate
YoY % · -15.34 % · 70.4 %
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Vacancy rate
YoY % · -25.89 % · 10.4 %
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Median household income
YoY $ · -9.14 % · 56,875 $
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Poverty rate
YoY % · +29.57 % · 13.0 %
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Jobs
YoY -6.25 % · 120
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (LEHD LODES)
Bachelor’s degree or higher (25 years and over)
YoY % · +15.76 % · 9.0 %
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Ø commute
YoY min · -5.62 % · 25.1 min
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Share working from home
YoY % · +0.84 · 0.8 %
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Median age
YoY Years · +1.95 % · 36.6 Years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Population trend of Blades
YoY +2.16 % · 1,372
Adult health (2023)
| Indicator | Share |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.3 % |
| Diabetes | 13.5 % |
| High blood pressure | 39.7 % |
| Smoking | 15.7 % |
| Depression | 20.8 % |
| Asthma | 11.2 % |
| Physically inactive | 30.4 % |
| No health insurance (18–64 years) | 13.5 % |
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), PLACES
Map of Blades
The map shows the position of Blades based on the stored coordinates.
Nearby locations
The table lists neighboring places around Blades and shows the stored distance.
| Location | Distance |
|---|---|
| Seaford | 3 km |
| Bethel | 7 km |
| Laurel | 8 km |
| Bridgeville | 10 km |
| Galestown | 13 km |
| Sharptown | 15 km |
| Federalsburg | 16 km |
| Eldorado | 17 km |
| Brookview | 18 km |
| Delmar | 19 km |
| Greenwood | 19 km |
| Georgetown | 20 km |
Localities in Sussex County
The selection shows larger places from the surrounding area of Blades and facilitates direct switching to neighboring location pages.
