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Cheswold

Delaware · 1,923 residents · 1.838 sq mi
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Cheswold has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,625. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 1,610 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $160,700. The poverty rate of 23.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 185%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,923
+514%since 2000
from 313 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,046 / sq mi
+514%since 2000
from 170 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.0
+41%since 2000
from 30.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1306791K2K2K1990201020202024Cheswold
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,625
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,150
+66%since 2000
from $14,588 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.1%
+30.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 25.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance10.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade8.6%
US avg: 10%
Other services7.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$160,700
+185%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$892
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $532 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
88.9%
+30.2 ptssince 2000
from 58.6% in 2000
11.1% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+199%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic44.9%(864)
Black36.3%(698)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(120)
Asian2.8%(53)
Other2.6%(51)
Diversity Score75.9%(1,459)
Diversity Score
76
+47%since 2000
from 52 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.0%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.3%
+21.5 ptssince 2000
from 66.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.1 min
+26%since 2000
from 22.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.5%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.2%
−6.4 ptssince 2011
from 14.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.7%
+12.3 ptssince 2011
from 53.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.3%
−27.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Female
54.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
5.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.2%
−85.6 ptssince 2013
from 90.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cheswold, Delaware?

Cheswold, Delaware has about 1,923 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cheswold, Delaware?

The typical household in Cheswold, Delaware earns about $55,625 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 $160,700, and the typical rent is about $892 a month.

How educated are people in Cheswold, Delaware?

About 17.0% 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 23.1% 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 1,602 residents, a change of about 499 percent over that period.

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