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Blythe, CA
City in Riverside County, California.
Population
17,396
Land area
26.5sq mi
People per sq mi
656
ZIP codes
0
Blythe and its ZIP codes
Blythe at a glance
- Blythe is about 2.6 times as dense as California as a whole.
- The median household income is $56,625, 43% below the California median of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $225,000 (69% below California) and median rent is $938 a month.
Local data for Blythe, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Blythe, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,625
Poverty rate
18.9%
Median home value
$225,000
Median rent
$938/mo
Homeownership
57.3%
Bachelor's or higher
8.5%
Median age
38.3
Average commute
19.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (9,195), German Americans (1,124), Irish Americans (801).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Riverside County. PPP loans are for Blythe.
Unemployment rate
5.9%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,100
846,070 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,404
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$14.2B
FY 2026, $5,877 per person
How people get to work
Blythe, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.8%
- Carpooled12.3%
- Public transit1.0%
- Walked2.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home3.3%
Average one-way commute: 19.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Blythe, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very High
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
2,458
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
3,343
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
110° / 40°F
3.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Blythe, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.3%
U.S. 33.3% +11.0 pts
Diabetes
14.7%
U.S. 12.1% +2.6 pts
Smoking
18.8%
U.S. 12.8% +6.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
21.4%
U.S. 11.1% +10.3 pts
Cities near Blythe
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Ehrenberg, AZCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 11.9 |
| RipleyCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 1.7 |
| Mesa VerdeCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 4.3 |
| Palo VerdeCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.6 |
| Cibola, AZCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 19.5 |
| Quartzsite, AZTown | 20 mi | 36.3 |
| La Paz Valley, AZCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 29.4 |
| Poston, AZCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 1.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Blythe, CA in?
- Blythe is in Riverside County, California.
- What is the population of Blythe, CA?
- About 17,396 people live in Blythe, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Blythe?
- Nearby places include Ehrenberg, AZ (5.3 mi), Ripley (8.7 mi), Mesa Verde (10 mi), Palo Verde (17 mi), Cibola, AZ (20 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023