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Delmar

Delaware · 2,027 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 $48,393. Population has grown 44% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $171,100. Households here earn about 30% less than the Delaware median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,027
+44%since 2000
from 1,407 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,066 / sq mi
+44%since 2000
from 740 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.4
−2%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7251K2K2K3K1990201020202024Delmar
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,393
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,818 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,722
+38%since 2000
from $15,060 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.6%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information18.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$171,100
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$783
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $440 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 56.1% in 2000
38.5% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+30%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic60.1%(1,218)
Black25.8%(523)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(96)
Asian2%(41)
Other3.3%(68)
Diversity Score66.5%(1,348)
Diversity Score
66
+37%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.9%
+19.7 ptssince 2000
from 68.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.6%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.1 min
+79%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 82.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−8.7 ptssince 2011
from 11.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.4%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 57.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.1%
−31.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.4%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
Female
60.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
Foreign born
7.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.6%
−72.8 ptssince 2013
from 81.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Delmar, Delaware?

Delmar, Delaware has about 2,027 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Delmar, Delaware?

The typical household in Delmar, Delaware earns about $48,393 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 $171,100, and the typical rent is about $783 a month.

How educated are people in Delmar, Delaware?

About 16.9% 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 16.2% 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 1,149 residents, a change of about 131 percent over that period.

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

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