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Claymont

Delaware · 9,895 residents · 2.151 sq mi
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Claymont has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $57,348. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $209,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.7
US median: 38.8
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,895
+7%since 2000
from 9,220 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
4,600 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 4,286 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.7
+6%since 2000
from 34.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K8K9K10K10K1990201020202024Claymont
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,348
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,813 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,849
+58%since 2000
from $20,211 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.4%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 31.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.1%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services11.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade6.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$209,400
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $115,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,117
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $600 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
55.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 54.7% in 2000
44.3% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+29%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic69.3%(6,392)
Black23%(2,123)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(385)
Asian1.4%(128)
Other0%
Diversity Score55.2%(5,087)
2020
White, non-Hispanic47.8%(4,725)
Black28.3%(2,801)
Hispanic / Latino11.1%(1,101)
Asian7.4%(729)
Other3.1%(308)
Diversity Score82.2%(8,130)
Diversity Score
82
+49%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.4%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.5%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.3 min
+92%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 81.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 9.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 67.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.2%
−22.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Female
50.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Foreign born
12.3%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.6%
−84.8 ptssince 2013
from 91.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Claymont, Delaware?

Claymont, Delaware has about 9,895 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Claymont, Delaware?

The typical household in Claymont, Delaware earns about $57,348 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Claymont, Delaware expensive?

In Claymont, Delaware, the median home is worth about $209,400, and the typical rent is about $1,117 a month.

How educated are people in Claymont, Delaware?

About 28.4% of adults age 25 and over in Claymont, Delaware hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Claymont, Delaware?

About 12.1% of people in Claymont, Delaware live below the federal poverty line.

Has Claymont, Delaware grown since 1990?

Yes, Claymont, Delaware has grown since 1990. The population has added about 95 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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