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Seaford Micro

Seaford, DE · 1 counties · 237,378 residents · 936.146 sq mi
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Seaford has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $64,905. The metro area has grown rapidly, with population up 52% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $269,700. With a median age of 50.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.8
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 80%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
237,378
+52%since 2000
from 156,638 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
254 / sq mi
+52%since 2000
from 167 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.8
+24%since 2000
from 41.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
99K142K184K227K270K1990201020202024Seaford
2024256K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,905
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,208 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,739
+81%since 2000
from $20,328 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.8%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 29.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade8.7%
US avg: 10%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$269,700
+80%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $99,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,049
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $507 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 80.7% in 2000
20.1% rent
Afford Score
4.2
+63%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic78.5%(122,888)
Black14.7%(23,017)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(6,915)
Asian0.7%(1,150)
Other0%
Diversity Score42.3%(66,291)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.3%(171,741)
Black10.5%(24,835)
Hispanic / Latino11.3%(26,793)
Asian1.3%(3,014)
Other3.7%(8,882)
Diversity Score55.2%(130,977)
Segregation Score36.9%(87,508)
Diversity Score
55
+30%since 2000
from 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
37
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.4%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.0%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 76.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.4%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.8 min
+67%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 7.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 58.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.2%
−25.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
51.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
7.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.4%
−82.2 ptssince 2013
from 88.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
In this metro

Principal cities

SeafordCENTRAL9,165
What's inside

1 component county

Sussex CountyCENTRAL277,140
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Seaford, DE?

Seaford, DE has about 237,378 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Seaford, DE?

The typical household in Seaford, DE earns about $64,905 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 $269,700, and the typical rent is about $1,049 a month.

How educated are people in Seaford, DE?

About 29.4% 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 11.7% 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 124,149 residents, a change of about 110 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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