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Dagsboro

Delaware · 805 residents · 1.438 sq mi
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Dagsboro has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $56,848. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 55% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $225,000. Poverty is rare here, at 2.8% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 83%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
805
+55%since 2000
from 519 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
560 / sq mi
+55%since 2000
from 361 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.1
+7%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3096008911K1K1990201020202024Dagsboro
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,848
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,596 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,272
+4%since 2000
from $21,322 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
40.3%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 32.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.328
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information20.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services10.6%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration8.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade6.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$225,000
+83%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $97,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$990
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $657 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
47.9%
−25.1 ptssince 2000
from 73.0% in 2000
28.6% rent
Vacancy rate
19.9%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
42.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 37.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.0
+53%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(470)
Black6.2%(32)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.5%(101)
2010
White, non-Hispanic81.1%(653)
Black6.6%(53)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(70)
Asian0%(0)
Other14.3%(115)
Diversity Score54.5%(439)
Diversity Score
55
+179%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 19.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.2 min
+108%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
91.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 87.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
2.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
2.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
39.1%
−24.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Female
52.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.2%
−37.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dagsboro, Delaware?

Dagsboro, Delaware has about 805 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dagsboro, Delaware?

The typical household in Dagsboro, Delaware earns about $56,848 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dagsboro, Delaware expensive?

In Dagsboro, Delaware, the median home is worth about $225,000, and the typical rent is about $990 a month.

How educated are people in Dagsboro, Delaware?

About 15.9% of adults age 25 and over in Dagsboro, Delaware hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dagsboro, Delaware?

About 2.8% of people in Dagsboro, Delaware live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dagsboro, Delaware grown since 1990?

Yes, Dagsboro, Delaware has grown since 1990. The population has added about 399 residents, a change of about 98 percent over that period.

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