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Delmar

Delaware · 2,366 residents (2025 est.) · 1.901 sq mi
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Delmar has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $61,250. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 71% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $232,800. Households here earn about 28% less than the Delaware median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 76%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,412
+71%since 2000
from 1,407 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,269 / sq mi
+71%since 2000
from 740 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.5
−5%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,366 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7251K2K2K3K1990201020202024Delmar
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,250
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,818 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,075
+93%since 2000
from $15,060 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.4%
+24.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.2%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.422
−4%since 2010
from 0.439 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance8.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade6.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$232,800
+76%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$906
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $440 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
64.4%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 56.1% in 2000
35.6% rent
Vacancy rate
7.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
41.5%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 26.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.3%
−14.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.8
+40%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
68
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic73.6%(1,036)
Black20.8%(293)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(30)
Asian1.3%(18)
Other0%
Diversity Score48.5%(682)
2024
White, non-Hispanic59.9%(1,445)
Black25.9%(624)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(175)
Asian2%(49)
Other4.9%(119)
Diversity Score70.8%(1,707)
Diversity Score
71
+46%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.2%
+21.0 ptssince 2000
from 68.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.1 min
+100%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 82.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−6.8 ptssince 2011
from 11.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2011
from 57.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.7%
−25.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
Female
51.6%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
Foreign born
5.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.9%
−35.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.1%
−4.7 ptssince 2012
from 17.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.4%
−71.0 ptssince 2013
from 81.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.0%
+11.5 ptssince 2017
from 68.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.4%
−4.9 ptssince 2016
from 95.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2016
from 2.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Delmar, Delaware?

Delmar, Delaware has about 2,412 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Delmar, Delaware?

The typical household in Delmar, Delaware earns about $61,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Delmar, Delaware expensive?

In Delmar, Delaware, the median home is worth about $232,800, and the typical rent is about $906 a month.

How educated are people in Delmar, Delaware?

About 18.4% of adults age 25 and over in Delmar, Delaware hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Delmar, Delaware?

About 9.2% of people in Delmar, Delaware live below the federal poverty line.

Has Delmar, Delaware grown since 1990?

Yes, Delmar, Delaware has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,534 residents, a change of about 175 percent over that period.

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