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MICROPOLITAN AREA · 2000 CENSUS

Seaford Micro

Seaford, DE · 1 counties · 156,638 residents · 936.146 sq mi
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Seaford has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $39,208. Population has grown 38% since 1990. Median home value is $99,700. With a median age of 41.1, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

156,638
+38%since 1990
from 113,229 in 1990
1990 – 2025
167 / sq mi
+38%since 1990
from 121 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.1
+12%since 1990
from 36.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
99K142K184K227K270K1990201020202024Seaford
2024256K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$39,208
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,904 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$20,328
+60%since 1990
from $12,723 in 1990
US average: $21,522
10.5%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 10.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$99,700
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $80,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$507
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $383 in 1990
US average: $602
80.7%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 78.7% in 1990
19.3% rent
2.5
−15%since 1990
from 3.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic81.5%(92,288)
Black16.7%(18,961)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(1,221)
Asian0.5%(611)
Diversity Score40.3%(45,582)
2000
White, non-Hispanic78.5%(122,888)
Black14.7%(23,017)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(6,915)
Asian0.7%(1,150)
Diversity Score42.3%(66,291)
42
+5%since 1990
from 40 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.6%
+3.6 ptssince 1990
from 13.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
76.5%
+6.8 ptssince 1990
from 69.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.5%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 4.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.0 min
−22%since 1990
from 20.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Seaford, DE?

Seaford, DE has about 156,638 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Seaford, DE?

The typical household in Seaford, DE earns about $39,208 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Seaford, DE expensive?

In Seaford, DE, the median home is worth about $99,700, and the typical rent is about $507 a month.

How educated are people in Seaford, DE?

About 16.6% of adults age 25 and over in Seaford, DE hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Seaford, DE?

About 10.5% of people in Seaford, DE live below the federal poverty line.

Has Seaford, DE grown since 1990?

Yes, Seaford, DE has grown since 1990. The population has added about 43,409 residents, a change of about 38 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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