Blades, Delaware
Blades: town of the United States
About
Blades is a town located in the county of Sussex in the U.S. state of Delaware. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,241. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,498 inhabitants.
The town was created 176 years ago in 1849.
Quick Facts about Blades
| Population | 1,498 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Delaware (United States) |
| County | Sussex County |
| Postal code | 19973 |
| Phone Area Codes | 302 |
| Water as percent of area | 0% |
| Land as percent of area | 100% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.6357,-75.6099 |
| Altitude | 20 feet / 6 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1850 (176 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 17:48:48 (22nd April 2026) |
| Population growth | 17.16% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 70℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Blades is located at 38°38'8"N 75°36'36"W (38.6356700, -75.6099300).
Blades map
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Weather
A chance of rain showers after 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 70. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Blades increased by 17.16% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,241 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,259 | 1.43% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,274 | 1.18% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,292 | 1.39% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,315 | 1.75% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,340 | 1.87% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,367 | 1.98% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,396 | 2.08% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,426 | 2.1% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,454 | 1.93% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,498 | 2.94% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Blades
1Blades Park
136-198 E 7th St, Blades, DE 19973, United States View details
Phone: +13023964330
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Blades, DE. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 164313 | Wor-Wic Community College | Salisbury (MD) | 21804-7131 |
Nearby Transit Stations (13)
Rail and bus stations connected to Blades, DE. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLY | Salisbury, Maryland | 350 Cypress St. | BUS |
| SLS | Salisbury (BayRunner Shuttle), Maryland | 547E Riverside Drive | BUS |
| CDE | Cambridge, Maryland | 100 Heron Boulevard | BUS |
| ESN | Easton Airport, Maryland | 29137 Newman Road | BUS |
| OCP | Ocean Pines, MD | 11011 Manklin Creek Road | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Blades.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Seaford Post Office | Seaford (DE) | 19973 |
Other cities in Sussex County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Sussex County , DE. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Milford | 12,278 | City in Kent and Sussex counties, Delaware, United States of America |
| Seaford | 8,246 | City in Delaware, United States |
| Georgetown | 7,797 | Town in Sussex County, Delaware, United States |
| Millsboro | 4,665 | Town of the United States |
| Laurel | 4,511 | Town in Sussex County, Delaware, USA |
| Lewes | 3,417 | City in Sussex County, Delaware, United States of America |
| Milton | 3,129 | Town in Delaware, USA |
| Selbyville | 2,617 | Town in Delaware, United States |
| Bridgeville | 2,440 | Town in Delaware |
| Ocean View | 2,245 | City in Sussex County, Delaware, United States |
| Long Neck | 1,980 | Census designated place |
| Delmar | 1,879 | Town in Sussex County, Delaware, United States |
| Rehoboth Beach | 1,592 | City in Sussex County, Delaware, United States |
| Bethany Beach | 1,283 | Town in Delaware |
| Greenwood | 1,175 | Town in Sussex County, Delaware, United States |
| Frankford | 1,020 | Town of the United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Blades distances to largest Delaware cities