Blades is a town located in Sussex County, in the state of Delaware (DE), United States. Nestled in the South Atlantic division of the South region, it covers an area of 0.4 square miles (1.0 km²) and sits at an elevation of 20 ft. With a population of approximately 956 residents, Blades offers a peaceful, rural atmosphere.
The town's population is composed of about 46.97% males and 53.03% females, and it has a population density of 223.26 people per square mile (858.40/km²). Blades lies at a latitude of 38.63 and a longitude of -75.61, operating in the UTC-5.
Locals reflect a blend of American ancestry, with roots primarily in United States (13.1%), followed by English (9.9%), German (5.8%), and Scotch-Irish (0%) heritage. The town is identified by the ZIP code 19973.