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Blades, Delaware
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Location of Blades in Sussex County, Delaware.
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 Blades, Delaware
Location in Delaware
Blades, Delaware
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Delaware |
| County |  Sussex |
| Settled | 1850s |
| Incorporated | 1915 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.56 sq mi (1.44 km2) |
| • Land | 0.56 sq mi (1.44 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,179 |
| • Density | 2,120.50/sq mi (819.42/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
19973
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| Area code(s) | 302 |
| FIPS code | 10-06730 |
| GNIS feature ID | 213680 |
| Website | http://blades.delaware.gov/ |
Blades is a small town located in Sussex County, Delaware, United States. It is part of a larger area known as the Salisbury, Maryland-Delaware Metropolitan Statistical Area. In 2010, about 1,241 people lived in Blades. By 2020, the population was 1,179.
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History of Blades
Blades was settled in the 1850s. It officially became a town in 1915. In 1900, the town had a population of 143 people. Over the years, the number of residents has grown.
Geography of Blades
Blades is located in the southern part of Delaware. Its exact location is 38 degrees, 38 minutes, 8 seconds North and 75 degrees, 36 minutes, 36 seconds West. This means it's in the Northern Hemisphere and Western Hemisphere.
The United States Census Bureau says that Blades covers a total area of about 0.56 square miles (1.44 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population of Blades
The population of Blades has changed over many years. Here is how the number of people living in Blades has grown or changed:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 388 | — | |
| 1930 | 466 | 20.1% | |
| 1940 | 601 | 29.0% | |
| 1950 | 789 | 31.3% | |
| 1960 | 729 | −7.6% | |
| 1970 | 632 | −13.3% | |
| 1980 | 664 | 5.1% | |
| 1990 | 834 | 25.6% | |
| 2000 | 956 | 14.6% | |
| 2010 | 1,241 | 29.8% | |
| 2020 | 1,179 | −5.0% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 956 people living in Blades. These people lived in 353 households. About 236 of these were families. The town had a mix of different people. Most residents were White, but there were also many African American, Native American, and Asian people. Some people were from other backgrounds or more than one background. About 6.6% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households had children under 18 living with them. About 41.6% were married couples. Some households were led by a female without a husband. Others were made up of individuals living alone. The average household had about 2.7 people. The average family had about 3.2 people.
The median age of people in Blades in 2000 was 33 years old. This means half the people were younger than 33 and half were older. About 29% of the population was under 18. About 7% of the population was 65 or older.
Education in Blades
Students in Blades attend schools within the Seaford School District. The high school for students in Blades is Seaford Senior High School.
Transportation in Blades
People in Blades mostly use roads to travel. U.S. Route 13, also called Sussex Highway, is a main road that goes near the town. It connects Blades to places like Dover to the north and Salisbury to the south. Delaware Route 20 also passes near the town.
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For public transportation, DART First State operates a bus route, Route 212. This bus connects Blades with nearby towns like Delmar and Georgetown.
A train line, the Delmarva Subdivision, also runs along the western edge of Blades. This line is part of the Delmarva Central Railroad.
See also
In Spanish: Blades para niños
