Blende is a CDP located in Pueblo County Colorado. Blende has a 2024 population of 627. Blende is currently declining at a rate of -2.79% annually and its population has decreased by -21.82% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 802 in 2020.
The average household income in Blende is $64,999 with a poverty rate of 19.35%. The median age in Blende is 55.9 years: 52.3 years for males, and 60.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Blende was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 468 | 72.45% |
| Other race | 128 | 19.81% |
| Black or African American | 19 | 2.94% |
| Native American | 16 | 2.48% |
| Two or more races | 15 | 2.32% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Two or more races
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 296 | 2.18 | 68.2 | 31.8 |
| Married | 129 | 2.55 | 88.4 | 11.6 |
| Female | 92 | 2.55 | 39.1 | 60.9 |
| Non Family | 75 | 1.09 | 69.3 | 30.7 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.55
Average Family Size
2.18
Average Household Size
68.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 27 | 5.39% |
| Associates Degree | 143 | 28.54% |
| Bachelors Degree | 81 | 16.17% |
| Graduate Degree | 48 | 9.58% |
| High School Graduate | 92 | 18.36% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9 | 1.8% |
| Some College | 101 | 20.16% |
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 | 284 | 248 | 69 |
| White | 212 | 212 | 60 |
| Other Race | 88 | 77 | 7 |
| Native American | 16 | 7 | 7 |
| 2+ Races | 15 | 15 | 8 |
| Black | 5 | 5 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 53.33%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $17,159 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $20,398 | $0 | $14,750 |
| Some College | $0 | $53,958 | $12,465 |
$20,398
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$14,750
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.97% of Blende residents speak only English, while 8.03% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.98% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 371 | 94 | 25.34% |
| Other | 128 | 68 | 53.13% |
| Black | 19 | 19 | 100% |
| White | 256 | 12 | 4.69% |
19.35%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.4%
Male Poverty Rate
16.41%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Blende is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Blende is White, with 4.69% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.62%. Among those working part-time, it was 31.03%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 4.47%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 17.39% |
| Some College | 16.8% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 32.79% |
| Male Employed | 4.1% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $54,732 | $74,434 |
| Households | $50,385 | $64,999 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,844 | $37,195 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.4%
Male Marriage Rate
48.8%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
40
Number of Veterans
30
Male Veterans
10
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 16 |
| Vietnam | 16 |
| Korea | 8 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 17 |
| 35 to 54 | 16 |
| 65 to 74 | 7 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 32 | 8.25% |
| Hispanic | 27 | 9.51% |
| Other Race | 8 | 9.09% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
17.5%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
50.7%
Labor Force Participation
46.1%
Employment Rate
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
80.5%
Born in Blende
99.07%
Native Born
0.93%
Foreign Born
0.93%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.07% of Blende residents were born in the United States, with 80.5% having been born in Colorado. 0.93% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 627 | -18 | -2.79% |
| 2023 | 645 | -18 | -2.71% |
| 2022 | 663 | 3 | 0.45% |
| 2021 | 660 | -142 | -17.71% |
| 2020 | 802 | -77 | -8.76% |
| 2019 | 879 | 58 | 7.06% |
| 2018 | 821 | -3 | -0.36% |
| 2017 | 824 | 60 | 7.85% |
| 2016 | 764 | 37 | 5.09% |
| 2015 | 727 | -12 | -1.62% |
| 2014 | 739 | -43 | -5.5% |
| 2013 | 782 | -135 | -14.72% |
| 2012 | 917 | -118 | -11.4% |
| 2011 | 1,035 | 157 | 17.88% |
| 2010 | 878 | 0 | 0% |