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Seaford

Delaware · 7,957 residents · 5.104 sq mi
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Seaford has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,840. Population has grown 19% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $167,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,957
+19%since 2000
from 6,699 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,559 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 1,313 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.1
−1%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K7K8K9K1990201020202024Seaford
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,840
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,402 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,204
+61%since 2000
from $15,022 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.1%
+17.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.1%
−10.6 ptssince 2000
from 27.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.4%
US avg: 10%
Information17.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$167,700
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$868
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $384 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
41.5%
−8.7 ptssince 2000
from 50.1% in 2000
58.5% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+3%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic45.2%(3,597)
Black35.1%(2,794)
Hispanic / Latino11.7%(934)
Asian2%(163)
Other6.1%(482)
Diversity Score81.9%(6,521)
Diversity Score
82
+31%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.4%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 72.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.4 min
+95%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 74.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.3%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 9.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2011
from 56.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.3%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
Female
54.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
Foreign born
14.7%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.0%
−85.9 ptssince 2013
from 94.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Seaford, Delaware?

Seaford, Delaware has about 7,957 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Seaford, Delaware?

The typical household in Seaford, Delaware earns about $52,840 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 $167,700, and the typical rent is about $868 a month.

How educated are people in Seaford, Delaware?

About 16.6% 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 17.1% 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 2,262 residents, a change of about 40 percent over that period.

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