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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Smyrna

Delaware · 5,231 residents · 6.41 sq mi
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Smyrna has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $26,694. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $74,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.9
US median: 33.0
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

5,231
−8%vs 2000
vs 5,679 in 2000
1990 – 2025
816 / sq mi
−8%vs 2000
vs 886 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.9
+2%vs 2000
vs 35.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
4K7K9K12K14K1990201020202024Smyrna
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,694
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $36,212 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$12,367
−29%vs 2000
vs $17,443 in 2000
US average: $14,340
9.3%
−1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$74,500
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $98,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$398
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $498 in 2000
US average: $450
66.8%
+6.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 60.5% in 2000
33.2% rent
2.8
+3%vs 2000
vs 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic71.6%(4,066)
Black22.1%(1,256)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(194)
Asian0.5%(31)
Other0%
Diversity Score51.3%(2,912)
1990
White, non-Hispanic76.9%(4,023)
Black20.3%(1,064)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(179)
Asian2%(106)
Other0.7%(38)
Diversity Score50.9%(2,660)
51
−1%vs 2000
vs 51 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.9%
−5.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
67.7%
−12.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 80.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.3%
−1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.4 min
+20%vs 2000
vs 18.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Smyrna, Delaware?

Smyrna, Delaware has about 5,231 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Smyrna, Delaware?

The typical household in Smyrna, Delaware earns about $26,694 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Smyrna, Delaware expensive?

In Smyrna, Delaware, the median home is worth about $74,500, and the typical rent is about $398 a month.

How educated are people in Smyrna, Delaware?

About 10.9% of adults age 25 and over in Smyrna, Delaware hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Smyrna, Delaware?

About 9.3% of people in Smyrna, Delaware live below the federal poverty line.

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

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