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CITY · 2010 ACS

Millsboro

Delaware · 3,877 residents · 5.11 sq mi
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Millsboro has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $46,045. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 64% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $238,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 125%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,877
+64%since 2000
from 2,360 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
759 / sq mi
+64%since 2000
from 462 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.6
−8%since 2000
from 43.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K3K5K6K8K1990201020202024Millsboro
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,045
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,379 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,059
+46%since 2000
from $15,157 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
24.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.9%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 18.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.414
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information21.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services8.9%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade7.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$238,200
+125%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$980
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $475 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.8%
−14.1 ptssince 2000
from 52.0% in 2000
43.9% rent
Vacancy rate
18.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
34.2%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.2
+69%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic72.5%(1,712)
Black19.2%(454)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(73)
Asian3.3%(78)
Other0%
Diversity Score51.7%(1,220)
2010
White, non-Hispanic69.2%(2,682)
Black17.6%(682)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(252)
Asian3.3%(129)
Other4.1%(161)
Diversity Score61.4%(2,380)
Diversity Score
61
+19%since 2000
from 52 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.2%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.2%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 73.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
+52%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 86.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.2%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 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
6.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.4%
−41.9 ptssince 2009
from 69.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
Female
56.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
Foreign born
5.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.2%
−27.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Millsboro, Delaware?

Millsboro, Delaware has about 3,877 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Millsboro, Delaware?

The typical household in Millsboro, Delaware earns about $46,045 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 $238,200, and the typical rent is about $980 a month.

How educated are people in Millsboro, Delaware?

About 19.2% 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 13.9% 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 2,234 residents, a change of about 136 percent over that period.

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