Blades is a city in Delaware state in USA with a population of 1374 residents.. The poverty rate of Blades is 22.2%, which is 59% higher than national average. The typical household in Blades earns $53462 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Financial hardship is relatively common in the city as 1 in every 5 residents live below the poverty line, well above the national poverty rate of 14.1%. Additionally, more than 1 in every 15 area households live on an income of less than $10,000 a year. Nationwide, 5.8% of households do. Nearly 48.3% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Blades, only 70% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Blades remained 7.2%, which is 53% higher than national rate. Nearly 2 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Blades, only 8% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 31% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Blades is 0, which is 100% lower than national average. Median home value in Blades is $154700 , which is 33% lower than national average. While median income in Blades remained $53462, which is 21% lower than national average.