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Delmar

Maryland · 3,798 residents · 1.699 sq mi
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Delmar has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $59,659. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 1,939 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $156,800. Households here earn about 31% less than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.3
US median: 38.8
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 65%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,798
+104%since 2000
from 1,859 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,235 / sq mi
+104%since 2000
from 1,094 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.3
+11%since 2000
from 31.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K3K4K5K1990201020202024Delmar
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,659
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,462 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,823
+109%since 2000
from $13,821 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Retail trade0.9%
US avg: 10%
Other services0.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$156,800
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,137
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $480 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
53.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 55.0% in 2000
46.8% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+18%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic72.8%(1,353)
Black20.9%(388)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(59)
Asian1.2%(23)
Other0%
Diversity Score50.3%(936)
2020
White, non-Hispanic56.3%(2,140)
Black23.2%(882)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(252)
Asian6%(229)
Other11.5%(437)
Diversity Score79.4%(3,015)
Diversity Score
79
+58%since 2000
from 50 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.8%
+19.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.7%
+13.5 ptssince 2000
from 74.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.3%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
+52%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 85.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
15.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2011
from 11.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.6%
−7.9 ptssince 2011
from 78.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.5%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
50.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
8.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.1%
−74.5 ptssince 2013
from 82.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Delmar, Maryland?

Delmar, Maryland has about 3,798 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Delmar, Maryland?

The typical household in Delmar, Maryland earns about $59,659 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Delmar, Maryland expensive?

In Delmar, Maryland, the median home is worth about $156,800, and the typical rent is about $1,137 a month.

How educated are people in Delmar, Maryland?

About 29.8% of adults age 25 and over in Delmar, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Delmar, Maryland?

About 18.1% of people in Delmar, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Delmar, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Delmar, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,382 residents, a change of about 168 percent over that period.

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