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Seaford

Delaware · 9,165 residents (2025 est.) · 5.104 sq mi
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Seaford has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,016. Population has grown 27% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $224,300. Households here earn about 36% less than the Delaware median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,485
+27%since 2000
from 6,699 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,662 / sq mi
+27%since 2000
from 1,313 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.1
+10%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:9,165 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K7K8K9K1990201020202024Seaford
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,016
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,402 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,868
+99%since 2000
from $15,022 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.7%
+18.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.8%
−8.9 ptssince 2000
from 27.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.444
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.444 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade15.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade9.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$224,300
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,176
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $384 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
49.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 50.1% in 2000
50.5% rent
Vacancy rate
10.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 28.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.2
+35%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
26
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic61.9%(4,144)
Black29.9%(2,004)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(285)
Asian1.5%(100)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.7%(4,199)
2024
White, non-Hispanic49%(4,154)
Black22.4%(1,897)
Hispanic / Latino12.5%(1,061)
Asian1.2%(103)
Other15%(1,270)
Diversity Score84%(7,129)
Diversity Score
84
+34%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.9%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 72.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.1 min
+100%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 74.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.8%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2011
from 9.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.9%
+7.8 ptssince 2011
from 56.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.2%
−38.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
Female
54.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
Foreign born
8.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.5%
−32.5 ptssince 2009
from 39.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2012
from 15.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.1%
−84.8 ptssince 2013
from 94.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.6%
+24.0 ptssince 2017
from 59.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
81.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2016
from 84.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2016
from 8.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Seaford, Delaware?

Seaford, Delaware has about 8,485 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Seaford, Delaware?

The typical household in Seaford, Delaware earns about $54,016 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Seaford, Delaware expensive?

In Seaford, Delaware, the median home is worth about $224,300, and the typical rent is about $1,176 a month.

How educated are people in Seaford, Delaware?

About 15.3% of adults age 25 and over in Seaford, Delaware hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Seaford, Delaware?

About 18.8% of people in Seaford, Delaware live below the federal poverty line.

Has Seaford, Delaware grown since 1990?

Yes, Seaford, Delaware has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,790 residents, a change of about 49 percent over that period.

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