Blythe is a city located in Riverside County California. Blythe has a 2024 population of 18,055. Blythe is currently growing at a rate of 0.06% annually and its population has increased by 0.23% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 18,013 in 2020.
The average household income in Blythe is $68,862 with a poverty rate of 22.82%. The median age in Blythe is 35.4 years: 36.4 years for males, and 32 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Blythe was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,882 | 38.34% |
| Other race | 6,068 | 33.81% |
| Black or African American | 2,120 | 11.81% |
| Two or more races | 2,032 | 11.32% |
| Asian | 446 | 2.48% |
| Native American | 334 | 1.86% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 67 | 0.37% |
White
Other race
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,227 | 2.87 | 56 | 44 |
| Married | 1,815 | 3.27 | 76.4 | 23.6 |
| Non Family | 1,211 | 1.24 | 40 | 60 |
| Female | 910 | 3.83 | 39.8 | 60.2 |
| Male | 291 | 4.1 | 46.7 | 53.3 |
3.39
Average Family Size
2.87
Average Household Size
56.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,312 | 18.42% |
| Associates Degree | 993 | 7.91% |
| Bachelors Degree | 696 | 5.55% |
| Graduate Degree | 372 | 2.96% |
| High School Graduate | 3,337 | 26.59% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,609 | 12.82% |
| Some College | 3,231 | 25.75% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 6,953 | 3,905 | 363 |
| Other Race | 3,833 | 2,118 | 245 |
| White | 3,285 | 2,883 | 382 |
| Black | 1,525 | 1,168 | 89 |
| 2+ Races | 1,355 | 742 | 70 |
| Asian | 351 | 346 | 165 |
| Native American | 279 | 132 | 18 |
| Islander | 67 | 67 | 18 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 47.01%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $57,938 | $58,313 | $54,423 |
| Graduate Degree | $105,000 | $0 | $113,158 |
| High School Graduate | $35,189 | $36,308 | $32,411 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $24,855 | $26,642 | $21,759 |
| Overall | $34,024 | $36,505 | $30,783 |
| Some College | $38,797 | $46,421 | $30,761 |
$34,024
Average Earnings
$36,505
Average Male
$30,783
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
56.16% of Blythe residents speak only English, while 43.84% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 40.21% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 7,052 | 1,652 | 23.43% |
| Other | 4,568 | 1,386 | 30.34% |
| White | 3,368 | 452 | 13.42% |
| Black | 1,010 | 420 | 41.58% |
| Multiple | 1,429 | 257 | 17.98% |
| Asian | 297 | 174 | 58.59% |
| Native | 198 | 5 | 2.53% |
22.82%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.01%
Male Poverty Rate
25.52%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Blythe is Asian, with 58.59% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Blythe is Native, with 2.53% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.26%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.21%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.48%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 18.62% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18.44% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 16.95% |
| Some College | 13.48% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 27.45% |
| Male Unemployed | 23.08% |
| Female Employed | 9.76% |
| Male Employed | 8.78% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $58,415 | $73,979 |
| Households | $52,377 | $68,862 |
| Married Families | $73,369 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,007 | $51,713 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
32.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
28.2%
Male Marriage Rate
41.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
559
Number of Veterans
547
Male Veterans
12
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 208 |
| Vietnam | 142 |
| First Gulf War | 89 |
| Korea | 11 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 137 |
| 18 to 34 | 135 |
| 55 to 64 | 121 |
| 75+ | 85 |
| 65 to 74 | 81 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 292 | 5.07% |
| Hispanic | 179 | 2.22% |
| Other Race | 92 | 2.06% |
| Black | 91 | 5.5% |
| 2+ Races | 59 | 3.79% |
| Native American | 20 | 6.45% |
| Asian | 5 | 1.29% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.29%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.32%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
33.6%
Labor Force Participation
31%
Employment Rate
7.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
65.53%
Born in Blythe
81.22%
Native Born
18.78%
Foreign Born
12.2%
Non Citizen
6.59%
Naturalized
81.22% of Blythe residents were born in the United States, with 65.53% having been born in California. 12.2% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 18,109 | 11 | 0.06% |
| 2028 | 18,098 | 11 | 0.06% |
| 2027 | 18,087 | 10 | 0.06% |
| 2026 | 18,077 | 11 | 0.06% |
| 2025 | 18,066 | 11 | 0.06% |
| 2024 | 18,055 | 10 | 0.06% |
| 2023 | 18,045 | 678 | 3.9% |
| 2022 | 17,367 | 24 | 0.14% |
| 2021 | 17,343 | -670 | -3.72% |
| 2020 | 18,013 | -1,661 | -8.44% |
| 2019 | 19,674 | -269 | -1.35% |
| 2018 | 19,943 | 273 | 1.39% |
| 2017 | 19,670 | -80 | -0.41% |
| 2016 | 19,750 | 568 | 2.96% |
| 2015 | 19,182 | -55 | -0.29% |
| 2014 | 19,237 | -603 | -3.04% |
| 2013 | 19,840 | -807 | -3.91% |
| 2012 | 20,647 | 337 | 1.66% |
| 2011 | 20,310 | -278 | -1.35% |
| 2010 | 20,588 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 20,463 | 12,035 | 142.8% |
| 1990 | 8,428 | 1,623 | 23.85% |
| 1980 | 6,805 | -242 | -3.43% |
| 1970 | 7,047 | 1,024 | 17% |
| 1960 | 6,023 | 1,934 | 47.3% |
| 1950 | 4,089 | 1,734 | 73.63% |
| 1940 | 2,355 | 1,335 | 130.88% |
| 1930 | 1,020 | -602 | -37.11% |
| 1920 | 1,622 | -16,487 | -91.04% |