Sussex County, Delaware
Delmar, Delaware
Delmar is an incorporated municipality in Sussex County, Delaware. The 2020 Census counted 2,027 residents. Sussex County lists Delmar among its 25 municipalities, and the town's official website is linked below. SussexCounty.ai is an independent site and is not the county government.
Key facts
- Type
- Incorporated municipality
- County
- Sussex County, Delaware
- 2020 population
- 2,027 (source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census)
- Official website
- https://www.townofdelmar.us
- Current officials
- See the town website
Ask SussexCounty.ai
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Go deeper on Delmar
- Land use and zoning (15 questions)
- People and housing (14 questions)
- History and events (13 questions)
- Schools, services and getting around (16 questions)
- Weather, flooding and hazards (17 questions)
SussexCounty.ai data
As of 2026-08-09, SussexCounty.ai counts 913 tax parcels in Delmar, covering 1,094.7 mapped acres (median parcel 0.211 acres). Source: SussexCounty.ai, Parcels by jurisdiction, compiled from Sussex County GIS parcel records. CC BY 4.0.
Local coverage
For civic coverage of Delmar, see Delmar on The Sussex Ledger. The Sussex Ledger is a publication of The Conscient Group LLC, which also publishes SussexCounty.ai.
Terms used in Sussex County property records
Tax map parcel number, zoning district, building permit, FEMA flood zone and realty transfer tax. See the full Sussex County glossary, official sources and weather and hazard sources.
Questions about Delmar
The basics
Is Delmar a town, a city or a census-designated place?
Delmar is an incorporated municipality, not a census-designated place. The U.S. Census Bureau lists it as Delmar town, Delaware, and Sussex County lists it among its cities and towns.
What county is Delmar, Delaware in?
Delmar is in Sussex County, Delaware.
What was the population of Delmar in the 2020 Census?
The 2020 Census counted 2,027 residents in Delmar (U.S. Census Bureau).
How many tax parcels are in Delmar?
As of 2026-08-09, SussexCounty.ai counts 913 tax parcels in Delmar (Parcels by jurisdiction).
Who issues building permits in Delmar?
Sussex County issues building permits countywide, including inside municipalities, per the county building permits page. Check with the town as well for any town requirements.
Government, zoning and services
Where is Delmar Town Hall?
The town site lists Town Hall at 100 S. Pennsylvania Avenue, Delmar, MD 21875, lobby open 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays. Delmar is one town split by the state line, and the Delaware phone is (302) 846-2664. Source: townofdelmar.us.
When does Delmar Town Council meet?
The town site does not state a standing schedule. It lists a Mayor and Council meeting on November 2, 2026 and posts agendas under Meeting Minutes & Agendas. Source: townofdelmar.us, townofdelmar.us.
Who handles planning and zoning in Delmar, Delaware?
The Planning & Zoning Director supports the Planning & Zoning Commission and the Delaware Board of Adjustments. The 2015 Delmar Planning & Zoning Code is posted as a PDF, and the general city code is on ecode360 (ecode360.com/DE4184). Source: townofdelmar.us.
Who provides water and sewer in Delmar?
The Delmar Utility Commission provides water and sewer service inside town limits and a limited area outside. The town also lists Water Treatment and Waste Water Treatment departments. Source: townofdelmar.us, townofdelmar.us.
Who collects trash in Delmar, Delaware?
The town FAQ says "Delmar, DE trash pickup day is Tuesday and recycling occurs every other Wednesday." The Maryland side picks up on Thursday. Source: townofdelmar.us.
History and lore
When was Delmar founded and incorporated?
Delmar was established soon after the Delaware Railroad reached the area in 1859, and the Delaware side was incorporated on March 9, 1899. Delmar, Maryland, was incorporated in 1888. Source: archives.delaware.gov, archives.delaware.gov, townofdelmar.us.
How did Delmar get its name?
The name combines the first three letters of Delaware and Maryland, the two states whose border the town straddles. Source: archives.delaware.gov, archives.delaware.gov.
Why is Delmar called "The Little Town Too Big for One State"?
That is the town's tagline, and it reflects a town split by the Delaware-Maryland line. The Maryland side was incorporated in 1888 and the Delaware side in 1899, and the two have often worked together to provide services. Source: townofdelmar.us, archives.delaware.gov, townofdelmar.us.
What fires and rebuilding shaped Delmar?
Fires devastated the town in 1892 and again in 1901, and many buildings were afterward rebuilt in brick. Planning for a water distribution system began after the second fire. Source: townofdelmar.us.
How did the railroad make Delmar a boom town?
In 1859 the Delaware Railroad extended its line to Delaware's southern boundary and built a station on land donated for a right-of-way. Town lots were laid out near the station, and the town grew around the railroad. Source: archives.delaware.gov, townofdelmar.us.
Events, holidays and occasions
What is Delmar Heritage Day?
Delmar Heritage Day is an annual community day on the Delaware-Maryland line, known for a tug-of-war across the state line. A 2011 report placed it on a Saturday in September with a car show, crafts, food and fireworks at Mason-Dixon Park. Confirm the current date with the town. Source: visitsoutherndelaware.com, whyy.org.
Is there a farmers market in Delmar?
The Delmar Farmers and Artisans Market meets on the second and fourth Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., May 9 to September 26 in 2026. Source: agriculture.delaware.gov.
Does Delmar have a Christmas parade?
A 2017 regional listing placed a Delmar Christmas parade in mid-December at 2 p.m. The town site did not show a current date, so confirm before attending. Source: wboc.com.
Does Return Day apply to Delmar?
Return Day is a Sussex County holiday under Delaware law. Delmar straddles the state line, and the Maryland side follows Maryland rules. The main celebration is in Georgetown. Source: delcode.delaware.gov, visitsoutherndelaware.com.
Is General Election Day a holiday in Delmar?
Delaware law lists the day of the General Election as a legal holiday. It falls on November 3 in 2026. Source: delcode.delaware.gov.
Weather, geography and hazards
What is the climate like in Delmar, Delaware?
Using NOAA 1991 to 2020 climate normals from the Salisbury, Maryland (Wicomico Regional Airport) station, the nearest of the stations we use, the average January low is 28.0 degrees F and the average July high is 87.5 degrees F. Annual precipitation averages 47.49 inches. The station is not inside Delmar, so readings in town can differ a little, especially near the water. Source: ncei.noaa.gov.
How much snow does Delmar get per year?
The 1991 to 2020 normal for the Salisbury, Maryland (Wicomico Regional Airport) station, the nearest station we use, is 8.0 inches of snow a year. Individual winters vary a lot around that average. Source: ncei.noaa.gov.
Is Delmar in a flood zone?
Part of Delmar may sit in a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area, and the answer depends on the address, so we do not give a town-wide yes or no. The USGS elevation at the town's Census center point is about 48 feet. Look up a specific property in the FEMA Flood Map Service Center and the DNREC Delaware Flood Planning Tool. Source: msc.fema.gov, floodplanning.dnrec.delaware.gov, epqs.nationalmap.gov.
Is Delmar in a hurricane evacuation zone?
Delaware labels hurricane evacuation zones A, B, C and D, and describes them as low-lying areas susceptible to flooding and storm surge. The state page does not list communities by zone, so we cannot say which zone Delmar or a given address falls in. Use the Know Your Zone lookup tool or interactive map to check an address. Source: preparede.org, dema.delaware.gov.
What body of water is Delmar on?
The Census Gazetteer lists 0 square miles of water area within Delmar's town limits, so we do not list a named river, bay or ocean for the town. Source: www2.census.gov.
Schools, parks and getting around
What school district serves Delmar?
Delmar is in the Delmar School District, and the town's Delmar Junior-Senior High School serves grades 7 to 12. Elementary students from both sides of the state line attend Delmar Elementary in Delmar, Maryland, under the Wicomico County Board of Education. Source: townofdelmar.us, elections.delaware.gov.
Is there a public library in Delmar?
Yes. Delmar Public Library is at 101 N. Bi-State Blvd. Source: sussexcounty.lib.de.us.
Is there public transit in Delmar?
DART First State Route 212 connects Delmar to Georgetown via Laurel, Seaford and Bridgeville. Source: news.delaware.gov, dartfirststate.com.
What hospitals serve Delmar?
Hospitals serving the area include TidalHealth Nanticoke in Seaford, Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex Campus at 100 Wellness Way in Milford, and Beebe Healthcare at 424 Savannah Road in Lewes. Source: bayhealth.org, beebehealthcare.org, tidalhealth.org.
What are the Delmar Town Hall lobby and drive-thru hours?
The lobby is open 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The drive-thru is open 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Mondays and Fridays only. Source: townofdelmar.us.