Blades is a city in Delaware with about 1,055 residents. Blades was founded in 1850 and sits in Sussex County. The median age is 35.9 and the median household income is $62,596. Homes carry a median value of $209,600, and about 83% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (67.6%). Around 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 27 minutes.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).
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Common questions
Blades — frequently asked
What is the population of Blades, Delaware?
Blades has a population of about 1,055, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Blades?
The median home value in Blades is $209,600, and the median gross rent is $839/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Blades safe? What is the crime rate?
Blades Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 154 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Blades face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Sussex County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including coastal flooding, winter weather, cold wave.
How many schools are in Blades?
Blades has 1 public schools (1 elementary). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Blades?
Public registry data lists 2 registered sex offenders in or near Blades. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.