Blythe, CA Profile
Blythe, CA, population 22,130, is located
in California's Riverside county,
about 135.9 miles from Peoria and 139.0 miles from Glendale.
Through the 90's Blythe's population has grown by about 44%.
It is estimated that in the first 5 years of this decade the population of Blythe has grown by about 82%.
Blythe's property crime levels tend to be higher than California's average level.
The same data shows violent crime levels in Blythe tend to be much higher than California's average level.
Population Statistics
Gender
| Population by Gender |
|---|
| Males | 50% |
| Females | 50% |
Race
| Population by Race |
|---|
| White | 55% |
| African American | 8% |
| Native American | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Hawaiian | 0% |
| Other/Mixed | 35% |
Age
| Median Age |
|---|
| Population | 30.70 |
| Males | 30.40 |
| Females | 31.10 |
| Males by Age | Females by Age |
|---|
| Under 20 | 19.00% | | Under 20: | 18.00% |
| 20 to 40 | 13.00% | | 20 to 40: | 13.00% |
| 40 to 60 | 12.00% | | 40 to 60: | 12.00% |
| Over 60 | 6.00% | | Over 60: | 7.00% |
Size
| Population by Year | Change Rate |
|---|
| 2000 | 12,155 | N/A |
| 2001 | 20,871 | 71.71% |
| 2002 | 21,123 | 1.21% |
| 2003 | 21,518 | 1.87% |
| 2004 | 22,303 | 3.65% |
| 2005 | 22,130 | -0.78% |
Economics
| Household Income |
|---|
| Median | $35,324 |
Law Enforcement Statistics
Violent Crimes
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 1,268 |
| 2002 | 1,111 |
| 2003 | 759 |
| 2004 | 999 |
| 2005 | 629 |
| 2006 | 569 |
| 2007 | 436 |
| 2008 | 269 |
| Vs. State Violent Crime Rate |
|---|
| Offense |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
| Murder, Man-Slaughter |
2 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
2 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
| Forcible Rape |
7 |
7 |
6 |
10 |
4 |
4 |
6 |
2 |
| Robbery |
11 |
14 |
20 |
23 |
14 |
16 |
17 |
10 |
| Aggravated Assault |
137 |
118 |
137 |
184 |
122 |
107 |
75 |
49 |
Property Crimes
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 5,541 |
| 2002 | 5,626 |
| 2003 | 3,264 |
| 2004 | 4,118 |
| 2005 | 3,061 |
| 2006 | 3,166 |
| 2007 | 2,613 |
| 2008 | 2,548 |
| Vs. State Property Crime Rate |
|---|
| Offense |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
| Burglary |
203 |
206 |
222 |
236 |
175 |
249 |
212 |
188 |
| Larceny, Theft |
460 |
460 |
457 |
610 |
441 |
412 |
349 |
368 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft |
23 |
43 |
26 |
57 |
75 |
46 |
32 |
31 |
| Arson |
22 |
11 |
17 |
23 |
27 |
34 |
24
|
13
|
Location
| Elevation | 267 feet above sea level |
| Land Area | 3.8 Square Miles |
