Blythe, CA
Full City Profile · California · La Paz County County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
17,824
Population
673/sq mi density
$51,984
Median Income
$18,378 per capita
$203,800
Home Value
$216,607 Zillow
$900
Median Rent
30.9% income on rent
74°F
Avg Temperature
421
Violent Crime/100K
1,146 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$51,984 median income, 8.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$203,800 home value, $900/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
421 violent crimes/100K (11% above avg)
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
17,824
Census 2023
Population Density
673
per square mile
Land Area
27.0
square miles (69.9 km²)
Median Age
36.6 yrs
6% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
66.2%
Male
33.8%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 33.9% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 12.1% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 58.6% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 2.6% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
33.9%
Black
12.1%
Hispanic
58.6%
Asian
2.6%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 55.2% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 43.8% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 1% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
55.2%
Spanish
43.8%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
17.7%
Veterans
4.6%
23% below US avg (6%)
Disability
17.0%
31% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
94.0%
3% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
6.0%
30% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.482
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 17,824 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 673 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 27.0 sq mi |
| Median Age | 36.6 years |
Gender
| Male | 66.2% |
| Female | 33.8% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 33.9% |
| Black or African American | 12.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 58.6% |
| Asian | 2.6% |
Language
| English Only | 55.2% |
| Spanish | 43.8% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 17.7% |
| Veterans | 4.6% |
| Disability | 17.0% |
| Health Insurance | 94.0% |
| Uninsured | 6.0% |
| Broadband Access | 86.0% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.482 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 6, Nonmetro / Urban 2.5K-20K, adjacent |