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Cheswold

Delaware · 2,653 residents (2025 est.) · 1.838 sq mi
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Cheswold has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $86,875. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 1,830 residents. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $314,600. With a median age of 45.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 361%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,143
+585%since 2000
from 313 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,166 / sq mi
+585%since 2000
from 170 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
45.6
+50%since 2000
from 30.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,653 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1306791K2K2K1990201020202024Cheswold
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$86,875
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,765
+159%since 2000
from $14,588 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
55.5%
+48.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.2%
−18.4 ptssince 2000
from 25.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.394
−1%since 2010
from 0.398 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance16.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical15.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Information14%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade12.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$314,600
+361%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$880
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $532 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
94.6%
+36.0 ptssince 2000
from 58.6% in 2000
5.4% rent
Vacancy rate
7.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.1%
−27.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.6%
−20.6 ptssince 2009
from 68.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
+274%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
92
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic68.4%(214)
Black12.1%(38)
Hispanic / Latino10.9%(34)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score51.6%(161)
2024
White, non-Hispanic44.4%(952)
Black37.9%(812)
Hispanic / Latino9.8%(209)
Asian2.1%(44)
Other5.9%(126)
Diversity Score80.7%(1,730)
Diversity Score
81
+57%since 2000
from 52 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.3%
+14.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.3%
+24.5 ptssince 2000
from 66.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.6%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.7 min
+38%since 2000
from 22.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.4%
−11.6 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.9%
−14.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.5%
+18.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.2%
−7.4 ptssince 2011
from 14.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.5%
+7.1 ptssince 2011
from 53.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.1%
−16.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Female
55.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
12.2%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.5%
−32.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2012
from 13.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.9%
−85.9 ptssince 2013
from 90.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.1%
+11.3 ptssince 2017
from 78.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
83.6%
−12.3 ptssince 2016
from 95.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.6%
+7.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cheswold, Delaware?

Cheswold, Delaware has about 2,143 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cheswold, Delaware?

The typical household in Cheswold, Delaware earns about $86,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cheswold, Delaware expensive?

In Cheswold, Delaware, the median home is worth about $314,600, and the typical rent is about $880 a month.

How educated are people in Cheswold, Delaware?

About 21.3% of adults age 25 and over in Cheswold, Delaware hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cheswold, Delaware?

About 7.2% of people in Cheswold, Delaware live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cheswold, Delaware grown since 1990?

Yes, Cheswold, Delaware has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,822 residents, a change of about 568 percent over that period.

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