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Seaford

Delaware · 6,928 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 $36,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $176,200. The poverty rate of 24.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 37% less than the Delaware median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,928
+3%since 2000
from 6,699 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,357 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 1,313 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.1
−6%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K7K8K9K1990201020202024Seaford
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,250
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,402 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,302
+15%since 2000
from $15,022 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
24.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 27.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.444
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information17.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade8.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance2.2%
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%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$176,200
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$614
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $384 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
28.9%
−21.2 ptssince 2000
from 50.1% in 2000
56.2% rent
Vacancy rate
8.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 28.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.0%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.9
+58%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic51.6%(3,574)
Black35.5%(2,457)
Hispanic / Latino8.1%(560)
Asian1.9%(131)
Other2%(142)
Diversity Score74.2%(5,138)
Diversity Score
74
+18%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.3%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 72.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.4 min
+59%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 74.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.7%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.5% 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
12.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.9%
−34.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
Female
57.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
Foreign born
8.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.1%
−29.0 ptssince 2009
from 39.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Seaford, Delaware?

Seaford, Delaware has about 6,928 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Seaford, Delaware?

The typical household in Seaford, Delaware earns about $36,250 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 $176,200, and the typical rent is about $614 a month.

How educated are people in Seaford, Delaware?

About 18.7% 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 24.8% 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 1,233 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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