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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Millsboro

Delaware · 2,360 residents · 5.11 sq mi
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Millsboro has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,379. Population has grown 44% since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $83,700. With a median age of 43.1, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 42% less than the Delaware median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,360
+44%since 1990
from 1,643 in 1990
1990 – 2025
462 / sq mi
+44%since 1990
from 322 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
43.1
+10%since 1990
from 39.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K3K5K6K8K1990201020202024Millsboro
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,379
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,270 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,157
+33%since 1990
from $11,354 in 1990
US average: $21,522
18.2%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 15.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$83,700
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $72,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$475
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $347 in 1990
US average: $602
52.0%
−3.3 ptssince 1990
from 55.3% in 1990
48.0% rent
3.1
−14%since 1990
from 3.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic83.3%(1,368)
Black14.7%(241)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(9)
Asian0.9%(15)
Diversity Score36.6%(601)
2000
White, non-Hispanic72.5%(1,712)
Black19.2%(454)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(73)
Asian3.3%(78)
Diversity Score51.7%(1,220)
52
+41%since 1990
from 37 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.8%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 14.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
73.2%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 70.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.5%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 5.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.3 min
−11%since 1990
from 16.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Millsboro, Delaware?

Millsboro, Delaware has about 2,360 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Millsboro, Delaware?

The typical household in Millsboro, Delaware earns about $27,379 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Millsboro, Delaware expensive?

In Millsboro, Delaware, the median home is worth about $83,700, and the typical rent is about $475 a month.

How educated are people in Millsboro, Delaware?

About 14.8% of adults age 25 and over in Millsboro, Delaware hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Millsboro, Delaware?

About 18.2% of people in Millsboro, Delaware live below the federal poverty line.

Has Millsboro, Delaware grown since 1990?

Yes, Millsboro, Delaware has grown since 1990. The population has added about 717 residents, a change of about 44 percent over that period.

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

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