Blythe, CA

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2024 Population

17,396

US Senator

Alex Padilla

Democratic Party

US Senator

Adam Schiff

Democratic Party

2024 Median Age

38.3

4.64% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

18.9%

3.05% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$56,625

8.93% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$225,000

10.4% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

4,322

4.99% 1-year decline

About

None of the households in Blythe, CA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

89.5% of the residents in Blythe, CA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Blythe, CA are Palo Verde College (660 degrees awarded in 2024).

In 2024, the median property value in Blythe, CA was $225,000, and the homeownership rate was 57.3%.

Most people in Blythe, CA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19 minutes. The average car ownership in Blythe, CA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Blythe, CA is home to a population of 17.4k people, from which 89.5% are citizens. As of 2024, 17.4% of Blythe, CA residents were born outside of the country (3.03k people).

In 2024, there were 1.65 times more Other (Hispanic) residents (6.68k people) in Blythe, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.04k White (Non-Hispanic) and 2.13k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

89.5%

2024 Citizenship

89.2%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 89.5% of Blythe, CA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Blythe, CA was 89.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Blythe, CA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Blythe, CA

Other (Hispanic)
6.68k ± 670
White (Non-Hispanic)
4.04k ± 580
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
2.13k ± 522

58.2%

Hispanic Population

10.1k people

58.2% of the people in Blythe, CA are hispanic (10.1k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Blythe, CA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for California.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
3,877,888 ± 45,899 people
Philippines
827,719 ± 22,100 people
China
695,724 ± 20,296 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of California was Mexico, the natal country of 3,877,888 California residents, followed by Philippines with 827,719 and China with 695,724.

Foreign-Born Population

17.4%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

3.03k people

17.7%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

3.16k people

As of 2024, 17.4% of Blythe, CA residents (3.03k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Blythe, CA was 17.7%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Blythe, CA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
210 ± 89
Vietnam
139 ± 68
Gulf War (1990s)
119 ± 65

Blythe, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.51 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Blythe, CA.

Health

96.5% of the population of Blythe, CA has health coverage, with 42% on employee plans, 34% on Medicaid, 9.2% on Medicare, 11% on non-group plans, and 0.355% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in California see 1,233 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,233 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1076 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 213 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 32.1% under 18 years, 18.3% between 18 and 34 years, 36.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

3.49%

Uninsured

42%

Employer Coverage

34%

Medicaid

9.2%

Medicare

11%

Non-Group

0.355%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Blythe, CA declined by 41.5% from 5.96% to 3.49%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Blythe, CA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Economy

The economy of Blythe, CA employs 4.32k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Blythe, CA were Public Administration (716 people), Retail Trade (703 people), and Educational Services (611 people), and the highest paying industries were Information ($125,500), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($83,375), and Construction ($73,542).

Employment

Occupations

4.32k

2024 Value

± 489

−4.99%

1 Year decline

± 16.5%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Blythe, CA declined at a rate of −4.99%, from 4.55k employees to 4.32k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Blythe, CA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (600 people), Sales & Related Occupations (449 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (372 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Blythe, CA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for California.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in California (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

4.32k

2024 Value

± 489

−4.99%

1 Year decline

± 16.5%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Blythe, CA declined at a rate of −4.99%, from 4.55k employees to 4.32k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Blythe, CA, are Public Administration (716 people), Retail Trade (703 people), and Educational Services (611 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Blythe, CA, though some of these residents may live in Blythe, CA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$44,539

Median earning men ± $14,511

$33,885

Median earning women ± $3,335

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Information ($125,500), Public Administration ($89,464), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($83,188).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($54,457), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($40,931), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($40,547).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for California.

Y-Axis

2.57%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 17.9M people employed in California. This represents a 2.57% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 14%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in California.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Kamala Harris with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.3%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.25%).

Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff are the senators currently representing the state of California. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

California is currently represented by 51 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Blythe, CA. Showing the available data for California.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (58.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (38.3%)
Republican Party
Robert Kennedy (1.25%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Kamala Harris with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.3%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.25%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in California for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from California

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for California.

Alex Padilla

Senator from California

Assumed office on January 20, 2021
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Kamala Harris, who had become Vice President of the United States.

Adam Schiff

Senator from California

Assumed office on December 8, 2024
Elected to the seat to succeed Laphonza Butler, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of Dianne Feinstein.

Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff are the senators currently representing California.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in California over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

In 2024, universities in Blythe, CA awarded 660 degrees. The student population of Blythe, CA in 2024 is skewed towards men, with 3,173 male students and 660 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Blythe, CA are Hispanic or Latino (372 and 56.4%), White (142 and 21.5%), Black or African American (95 and 14.4%), and Asian (23 and 3.48%).

The largest universities in Blythe, CA by number of degrees awarded are Palo Verde College (660 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Blythe, CA are Humanistic Studies (177 and 26.8%), Substance Abuse Counseling (154 and 23.3%), and Biological & Physical Sciences (34 and 5.15%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2024 there were 3,833 students enrolled in Blythe, CA, 82.8% men and 17.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 1,883 records, of which 19% were women and 81% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Humanistic Studies
177 degrees awarded
Biological & Physical Sciences
34 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
27 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Blythe, CA was Humanistic Studies with 177 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Blythe, CA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Palo Verde College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

660 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Palo Verde College with 660 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2024, 515 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Blythe, CA, which is 3.55 times more than the 145 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 372 degrees mean that there were 2.62 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 142 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($1,380) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Public, 2-year ($2,178) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Blythe, CA was $225,000 in 2024, which is 0.676 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $203,800 to $225,000, a 10.4% increase. The homeownership rate in Blythe, CA is 57.3%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Blythe, CA have an average commute time of 19 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Blythe, CA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$225,000

Median Property Value 2024

±$18,228

$2,370

Median Property Taxes

±$359

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Blythe, CA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Blythe, CA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

57.3%

Homeownership

2024

66.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 57.3% of the housing units in Blythe, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 59.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Blythe, CA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$56,625

Median Household Income

± $12,452

4.14k

Number of Households

± 471

In 2024, the median household income of the 4.14k households in Blythe, CA grew to $56,625 from the previous year's value of $51,984.

The following chart displays the households in Blythe, CA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $100k - $125k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Blythe, CA is from California.

0.493

2024 Wage GINI in California

0.495

2023 Wage GINI in California

In 2024, the income inequality in California was 0.493 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.424% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for California was higher than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in California in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in California across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (79.8%)
Carpooled (12.3%)
Worked At Home (3.31%)

In 2024, 79.8% of workers in Blythe, CA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (12.3%) and those who worked at home (3.31%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

19 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Blythe, CA have a shorter commute time (19 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 5.29% of the workforce in Blythe, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Blythe, CA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Blythe, CA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Blythe, CA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

18.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Blythe, CA (2.18k out of 11.5k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 6 - 11, followed by Males < 5 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Blythe, CA is Other, followed by Hispanic and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.