Blades

Town in Sussex County, Delaware

Aerial view of Blades, Delaware
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Blades is a town in Sussex County, Delaware, with 1,179 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 20 ft (6 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Seaford, 1.7 miles N.

About Blades

Blades is a town in Sussex County, Delaware, United States. As of the 2020 census, the town had a population of 1,179. It is part of the Salisbury, Maryland-Delaware Metropolitan Statistical Area.

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Median household income
$56,875
Median home value
$227,900
Median rent
$1,012/mo
Median age
36.6
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Blades, DE population

Blades had 1,179 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census1,179
Density2,131 per sq mi (823 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Blades at a glance

StateDelaware (DE)
CountySussex County
TypeTown
Population1,179 (2020)
Land area0.55 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Coordinates38.6352° N, 75.6025° W
ZIP code19973
Official websiteblades.delaware.gov
Census code (GEOID)1006730

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Frequently asked questions about Blades

What county is Blades in?

Blades is in Sussex County, Delaware.

What is the population of Blades, DE?

1,179 people lived in Blades at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Blades, DE?

The ZIP code of Blades is 19973.

What is the elevation of Blades?

20 feet (6 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Blades?

Seaford (1.7 mi), Bethel (4.5 mi), Laurel (4.6 mi), Bridgeville (6.2 mi), Galestown (7.9 mi).

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