Economy & Jobs — Blende, Colorado
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $52,667 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$57,400 |
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| Per Capita Income | $30,857 |
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| Poverty Rate | 18.0% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 8.5% |
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| In Labor Force | 268 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 20.7% |
| Arts Food | 20.1% |
| Retail | 19.4% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 118 |
| Fast Food | 117 |
| Physician Offices | 86 |
| Insurance Agencies | 80 |
| Dental Offices | 69 |
| Real Estate Offices | 66 |
| Gas Stations | 51 |
| Auto Repair | 40 |
| Law Offices | 40 |
| Liquor Stores | 36 |
| Commercial Banks | 35 |
| Bars | 33 |
| General Merchandise | 29 |
| Home Health | 25 |
| Coffee Shops | 25 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
