Blende, CO is a small town in the United States with a population of 660 and a population density of 637 people per square mile. The town is located in the southeast corner of Colorado, close to the New Mexico border. It has a rural atmosphere that offers locals year-round outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, fishing, mountain biking, and hunting. Local businesses include Blende Market & Fuel Station, which provides fuel for vehicles and various grocery items, as well as a general store. There are also several restaurants and cafés like Wild West Family Restaurant and Big Chili Café where locals can come together for meals. For entertainment there are local organizations such as the Blende Historical Society that host community events such as concerts, art galleries, theater performances, and sporting events throughout the year. Local sports teams include Blende/Hoehne High School Football team and Blende/Hoehne High School Basketball Team who compete in regional tournaments.
The population in Blende is 660. There are 490 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Blende is 53.3, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Blende is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Blende
- 51.3% are married
- 16.7% are divorced
- 17.3% are married with children
- 34.5% have children, but are single
Race in Blende
- 65.9% are White
- 1.7% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 1.1% claim Other
- 31.3% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander