Population 19,280 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Blythe
Household size in Blythe
| Period | Blythe | Riverside area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.86 | 3.35 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.77 | 3.43 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.70 | 3.42 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.84 | 3.34 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.02 | −0.01 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
The typical household in Blythe holds 2.84 people, more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Even so, the typical household here is smaller than in the wider Riverside area, where it has 3.34 people.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Blythe
| Period | Blythe | Riverside area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.6 | 33.6 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.4 | 34.6 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.5 | 35.9 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.1 | 37.0 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.5 | +3.4 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Blythe is 37.1 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 34.6 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the southeast and oldest in the southwest.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Blythe
| Period | Blythe | Riverside area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.2% | 15.2% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.9% | 15.7% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 17.4% | 14.4% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 20.2% | 14.8% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +4.0 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in five households in Blythe (20.2%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has risen 4.0 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people, only 54 have a higher share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Blythe
Renters in Blythe
| Period | Blythe | Riverside area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.4% | 32.3% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 44.8% | 36.6% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 42.9% | 36.7% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 41.8% | 34.2% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | +1.9 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Just over four in ten households in Blythe rent their homes (41.8%), above the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 47.0% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has edged up 1.4 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Blythe
| Period | Blythe | Riverside area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.3% | 11.8% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 24.7% | 10.9% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 26.3% | 9.4% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.0% | 7.8% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | −4.0 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 22.0% of the housing in Blythe, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has risen 1.7 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Blythe
| Period | Blythe | Riverside area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1980 | 1983 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1974 | 1984 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1976 | 1984 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1979 | 1986 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | −1 | +3 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in Blythe are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1979, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are older than in the wider Riverside area, where the median home dates to 1986.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Blythe
| Period | Blythe | Riverside area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $818 | $1,287 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $735 | $1,332 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $787 | $1,549 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,016 | $2,083 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$198 | +$796 | +$931 | +$606 |
The median renter in Blythe pays $1,016 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $198 a month from 2006–10, a 24% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 32.8% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the center and lowest in the south.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Blythe
Bachelor's degrees in Blythe
| Period | Blythe | Riverside area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.7% | 19.2% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.3% | 19.4% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 8.7% | 21.2% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.4% | 24.0% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | +4.8 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Blythe: 9.4% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 0.7 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Only 48 of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Blythe
| Period | Blythe | Riverside area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 71.3% | 77.9% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 69.7% | 78.6% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 72.6% | 80.6% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 71.3% | 82.5% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.0 pts | +4.6 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly three in ten adults in Blythe never finished high school, well above the national share: only 71.3% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Blythe has a lower share of high school graduates than at least four in five California cities.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Blythe
| Period | Blythe | Riverside area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.0% | 11.4% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 16.3% | 14.4% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.8% | 7.7% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.1% | 6.8% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | −4.6 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Blythe: 11.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Only 47 of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people have higher unemployment. Unemployment is up 1.1 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Blythe compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blythe | 2.84 | 37.1 | 20.2% | 41.8% | 22.0% | 1979 | $1,016 | 9.4% | 71.3% | 11.1% |
| Ripley | 2.89 | 37.0 | 15.3% | 49.3% | 35.4% | 1969 | $713 | 8.1% | 41.9% | 2.8% |
| East Blythe | 3.01 | 33.3 | 23.5% | 45.3% | 25.1% | 1981 | $1,026 | 11.3% | 75.4% | 16.8% |
| Ehrenberg | 1.71 | 39.0 | 21.9% | 43.6% | 41.2% | 1985 | $721 | 13.4% | 91.6% | 12.2% |
| Quartzsite | 1.40 | 71.2 | 4.7% | 22.1% | 31.4% | 1991 | $800 | 21.3% | 86.4% | 24.3% |
| Lake Tamarisk | 3.38 | 40.2 | 24.6% | 20.3% | 54.9% | 1973 | $1,521 | 12.1% | 79.9% | 28.9% |
| Utting | 1.60 | 70.8 | 2.5% | 17.5% | 24.2% | 1999 | $1,126 | 9.6% | 87.5% | 8.6% |
| Vicksburg | 1.45 | 70.2 | 2.4% | 20.4% | 28.4% | 1996 | $1,118 | 6.1% | 82.0% | 9.6% |
| Salome | 1.93 | 74.9 | 2.2% | 9.4% | 39.9% | 1989 | $1,054 | 10.5% | 97.5% | 2.3% |
| Chiriaco Summit | 3.38 | 40.2 | 24.6% | 20.3% | 54.9% | 1973 | $1,521 | 12.1% | 79.9% | 28.9% |
| Harcuvar | 1.85 | 70.0 | 4.7% | 8.3% | 32.5% | 1982 | $939 | 8.6% | 90.9% | 4.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Blythe. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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