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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Seaford

Delaware · 6,699 residents · 5.104 sq mi
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Seaford has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,402. Population has grown 18% since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $87,600. The poverty rate of 27.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the Delaware median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

6,699
+18%since 1990
from 5,695 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,313 / sq mi
+18%since 1990
from 1,116 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.5
+5%since 1990
from 35.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K6K7K8K9K1990201020202024Seaford
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,402
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,894 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,022
+22%since 1990
from $12,335 in 1990
US average: $21,522
27.6%
+13.4 ptssince 1990
from 14.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$87,600
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $65,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$384
−17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $351 in 1990
US average: $602
50.1%
−7.2 ptssince 1990
from 57.3% in 1990
49.9% rent
3.1
+17%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic74.6%(4,249)
Black22.8%(1,299)
Hispanic / Latino2%(116)
Asian0.5%(31)
Diversity Score51.8%(2,951)
2000
White, non-Hispanic61.9%(4,144)
Black29.9%(2,004)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(285)
Asian1.5%(100)
Diversity Score62.7%(4,199)
63
+21%since 1990
from 52 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.5%
−5.0 ptssince 1990
from 18.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
72.7%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 72.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.0%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 6.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.1 min
−13%since 1990
from 16.1 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 Seaford, Delaware?

Seaford, Delaware has about 6,699 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Seaford, Delaware?

The typical household in Seaford, Delaware earns about $28,402 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 $87,600, and the typical rent is about $384 a month.

How educated are people in Seaford, Delaware?

About 13.5% 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 27.6% 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 1,004 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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

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