Delmar · Census data
Delmar, Delaware: people, income and housing
The Census Bureau estimates 2,412 people live in Delmar, with a median household income of $61,250 and a median age of 35.5. Figures are 2020-2024 American Community Survey estimates.
Delmar, Sussex County and Delaware
| Measure | Delmar | Sussex County | Delaware |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (estimate) | 2,412 | 255,626 | 1,021,191 |
| Median age | 35.5 | 51.9 | 41.6 |
| 65 and older | 17% | 30% | 21% |
| Median household income | $61,250 | $81,497 | $84,954 |
| Below poverty line | 9.2% | 10.9% | 10.4% |
| Housing units | 923 | 151,799 | 464,203 |
| Seasonal or vacation homes | 0% | 25% | 9% |
| Owner-occupied | 64% | 82% | 73% |
| Median home value | $232,800 | $382,600 | $352,000 |
| Median gross rent | $906 | $1,238 | $1,401 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (25+) | 18% | 33% | 36% |
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates. Margins of error are in the answers below. All towns, with a CSV download.
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Questions about people and housing in Delmar
How many people live in Delmar?
The Census Bureau estimates 2,412 residents (margin of error ± 490) in its 2020-2024 American Community Survey. The 2020 Census counted 2,027. These figures cover Delmar, Delaware only, not Delmar, Maryland. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Delmar town, Delaware; ACS 2020-2024 5-year summary file.
What is the median age in Delmar?
The median age is 35.5 (margin of error ± 4.3), compared with 51.9 for Sussex County and 41.6 for Delaware. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Delmar town, Delaware; ACS 2020-2024 5-year summary file.
What share of Delmar residents are 65 or older?
About 17% of residents are 65 or older, compared with 30% countywide and 21% statewide. SussexCounty.ai computed this from Census table B01001. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Delmar town, Delaware; ACS 2020-2024 5-year summary file.
What is the median household income in Delmar?
The median household income is $61,250 (margin of error ± $20,554) in 2024 dollars, compared with $81,497 for Sussex County and $84,954 for Delaware. The margin of error is wide, so treat this as a rough figure. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Delmar town, Delaware; ACS 2020-2024 5-year summary file.
What is the per capita income in Delmar?
Per capita income is $29,075 (margin of error ± $2,768), compared with $46,684 countywide. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Delmar town, Delaware; ACS 2020-2024 5-year summary file.
What is the poverty rate in Delmar?
About 9.2% of residents for whom poverty status is determined live below the poverty line (214 of 2,329), compared with 10.9% countywide. The margin of error is wide, so treat this as a rough figure. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Delmar town, Delaware; ACS 2020-2024 5-year summary file.
How many housing units are in Delmar?
The estimate is 923 housing units (margin of error ± 152), of which 857 are occupied year-round homes and 66 are counted as vacant. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Delmar town, Delaware; ACS 2020-2024 5-year summary file.
Are there many vacation homes in Delmar?
Few. The survey estimate for homes held for seasonal, recreational or occasional use is zero, compared with 25.2% of housing countywide. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Delmar town, Delaware; ACS 2020-2024 5-year summary file.
Do most people in Delmar own or rent?
About 64% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and 36% are rented, compared with 82% owner-occupied countywide. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Delmar town, Delaware; ACS 2020-2024 5-year summary file.
What is the median home value in Delmar?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $232,800 (margin of error ± $21,084), as reported by owners in the 2020-2024 survey. The Sussex County median is $382,600. This is a survey estimate, not a sale price or an assessment. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Delmar town, Delaware; ACS 2020-2024 5-year summary file.
What is the median rent in Delmar?
Median gross rent is $906 a month (margin of error ± $251), compared with $1,238 countywide. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Delmar town, Delaware; ACS 2020-2024 5-year summary file.
How long is the average commute from Delmar?
Workers who commute average about 29 minutes each way, compared with 27 minutes countywide. SussexCounty.ai computed this from Census tables B08013 and B08303. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Delmar town, Delaware; ACS 2020-2024 5-year summary file.
What share of adults in Delmar have a college degree?
About 18% of residents 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared with 33% countywide. SussexCounty.ai computed this from Census table B15003. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Delmar town, Delaware; ACS 2020-2024 5-year summary file.
Where do these numbers come from?
They are 5-year estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey covering 2020 to 2024. They come from a sample, so each carries a margin of error, which is larger for small towns. Ratios marked as computed by SussexCounty.ai use the Census counts named in the answer. The full table for every Sussex town is on Census data by town. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Delmar town, Delaware; ACS 2020-2024 5-year summary file.