RANKING · 1990 CENSUS · 16 SHOWN OF 16

Largest senior population, Delaware cities · 1990

Delaware cities home to the most residents aged 65 and over as of 1990. Ranked by number of people, not the senior share. This list covers the 16 cities in Delaware that qualify, ranked against each other statewide.

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YEAR1990 2000 2010 2020 2024

RANKPLACESTATEPOPRESIDENTS 65 AND OVERVS –

01Wilmington, DEDE73,51210,548–

02Dover, DEDE40,5922,971–

03Newark, DEDE30,3592,128–

04Milford, DEDE14,7231,282–

05Seaford, DEDE9,1651,186–

06Brookside, DEDE15,1151,185–

07Wilmington Manor, DEDE8,2141,073–

08Claymont, DEDE8,7861,070–

09Smyrna, DEDE13,3401,045–

10Elsmere, DEDE6,196935–

11Edgemoor, DEDE6,349820–

12Pike Creek, DEDE7,129664–

13New Castle, DEDE5,726658–

14Georgetown, DEDE8,291645–

15Millsboro, DEDE7,890427–

16Middletown, DEDE25,798420–

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UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS