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Smyrna

Delaware · 12,883 residents · 6.41 sq mi
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Smyrna has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $59,830. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 7,204 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $210,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,883
+127%since 2000
from 5,679 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,010 / sq mi
+127%since 2000
from 886 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.2
+3%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K7K9K12K14K1990201020202024Smyrna
202413K
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,830
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,212 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,885
+77%since 2000
from $17,443 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 33.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services8.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance8.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration8.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical7.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$210,300
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $98,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,183
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $498 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.5%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 60.5% in 2000
32.5% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+29%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic48.9%(6,303)
Black34.9%(4,494)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(1,003)
Asian1.7%(221)
Other4%(521)
Diversity Score76.3%(9,833)
Diversity Score
76
+49%since 2000
from 51 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.3%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.3%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.8 min
+87%since 2000
from 18.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 83.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.0%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 9.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 70.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.3%
−28.1 ptssince 2009
from 65.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
Female
51.4%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
Foreign born
5.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.1%
−79.1 ptssince 2013
from 90.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Smyrna, Delaware?

Smyrna, Delaware has about 12,883 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Smyrna, Delaware?

The typical household in Smyrna, Delaware earns about $59,830 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 $210,300, and the typical rent is about $1,183 a month.

How educated are people in Smyrna, Delaware?

About 27.3% 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 11.1% of people in Smyrna, Delaware live below the federal poverty line.

Has Smyrna, Delaware grown since 1990?

Yes, Smyrna, Delaware has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7,652 residents, a change of about 146 percent over that period.

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

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