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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Delmar

Delaware · 1,407 residents · 1.901 sq mi
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Delmar has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,818. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 60% since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $72,700. Households here earn about 43% less than the Delaware median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,407
+60%since 1990
from 878 in 1990
1990 – 2025
740 / sq mi
+60%since 1990
from 462 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.3
−7%since 1990
from 39.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7251K2K2K3K1990201020202024Delmar
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,818
−38%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,056 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,060
+25%since 1990
from $12,016 in 1990
US average: $21,522
13.3%
+6.4 ptssince 1990
from 6.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$72,700
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $58,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$440
−17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $400 in 1990
US average: $602
56.1%
−14.4 ptssince 1990
from 70.4% in 1990
43.9% rent
2.7
+52%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic86.3%(758)
Black9.3%(82)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian3.3%(29)
Diversity Score30.6%(269)
2000
White, non-Hispanic73.6%(1,036)
Black20.8%(293)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(30)
Asian1.3%(18)
Diversity Score48.5%(682)
49
+59%since 1990
from 31 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.1%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 11.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
68.2%
−6.5 ptssince 1990
from 74.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.6%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 4.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.6 min
−18%since 1990
from 17.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Delmar, Delaware?

Delmar, Delaware has about 1,407 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Delmar, Delaware?

The typical household in Delmar, Delaware earns about $26,818 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 $72,700, and the typical rent is about $440 a month.

How educated are people in Delmar, Delaware?

About 14.1% 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 13.3% 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 529 residents, a change of about 60 percent over that period.

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

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