Blades Authority

Blades is a middle-income, family-oriented small town of 1,071 with home prices 1.5× below the Delaware median.

Blades, Delaware

Population in Blades stands at 1,071 — placing it among the smaller communities of Sussex County, Delaware. The median household income stands at $56,875.

Definition and scope

Blades is a chartered municipality within Sussex County, Delaware, Delaware. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District (not on file) and is part of the Seaford, DE metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Blades has approximately 1,071 residents. The median age is 36.6 years. Roughly 70% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $227,900.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 59.7%
• Black or African American: 13.4%
• Hispanic or Latino: 16.0%
• Asian: 0.0%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Blades is $56,875. Poverty rate stands at 13.0%. Unemployment rate at last release was 7.6%. Educational attainment: 9.0% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Blades:

• Public schools: 1
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 5

Getting around

Pevey Airport provides commercial air service for the area. The closest U.S. courthouse for federal proceedings is Sussex County Supreme Courthouse. Amtrak service is available at Aberdeen, Maryland.

Geography and climate

Elevation here is 19 feet. Local growing conditions correspond to USDA hardiness zone 7a.

References

• Delaware State Authority — state-level reference for Delaware.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.