Sussex County, Delaware
Millville, Delaware
Millville is an incorporated municipality in Sussex County, Delaware. The 2020 Census counted 1,825 residents. Sussex County lists Millville 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
- 1,825 (source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census)
- Official website
- https://millville.delaware.gov/
- Current officials
- See the town website
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Go deeper on Millville
- Land use and zoning (13 questions)
- People and housing (14 questions)
- History and events (10 questions)
- Schools, services and getting around (19 questions)
- Weather, flooding and hazards (18 questions)
SussexCounty.ai data
As of 2026-08-09, SussexCounty.ai counts 3,584 tax parcels in Millville, covering 1,482.7 mapped acres (median parcel 0.138 acres). Source: SussexCounty.ai, Parcels by jurisdiction, compiled from Sussex County GIS parcel records. CC BY 4.0.
Local coverage
For civic coverage of Millville, see Millville 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 Millville
The basics
Is Millville a town, a city or a census-designated place?
Millville is an incorporated municipality, not a census-designated place. The U.S. Census Bureau lists it as Millville town, Delaware, and Sussex County lists it among its cities and towns.
What county is Millville, Delaware in?
Millville is in Sussex County, Delaware.
What was the population of Millville in the 2020 Census?
The 2020 Census counted 1,825 residents in Millville (U.S. Census Bureau).
How many tax parcels are in Millville?
As of 2026-08-09, SussexCounty.ai counts 3,584 tax parcels in Millville (Parcels by jurisdiction).
Who issues building permits in Millville?
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 Millville Town Hall?
Town Hall is at 36404 Club House Road, Millville, DE 19967, open Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Phone 302-539-0449. Source: millville.delaware.gov.
When does Millville Town Council meet?
The site lists Council meetings on October 13 and 27, 2026 at 7:00 p.m., audio-only on Zoom with pre-registration. It does not state a standing weekday. Source: millville.delaware.gov.
When does the Millville Planning & Zoning Commission meet?
The town site says agendas post one week before the meeting, "which occurs the Second Thursday of each month - unless otherwise scheduled." The next listed meeting is October 8, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. Source: millville.delaware.gov.
Does Millville have its own zoning code?
Yes. The Town Charter and Code are on ecode360 (ecode360.com/MI2862), and the town site lists approved site plans under Town Projects. Source: millville.delaware.gov, ecode360.com.
Does Millville have its own police department?
No. The town site says Millville uses the Delaware State Police; non-emergency calls go to DSP Troop 4 at 302-856-5850. Coastal Point reported on March 26, 2026 that Council considered adding hours to its State Police contract. Source: millville.delaware.gov, coastalpoint.com.
History and lore
When was Millville incorporated?
Millville was incorporated in 1907 as the Commissioners of Millville, with a boundary extension in 1909. It adopted a modern charter and town council in 2000. Source: archives.delaware.gov.
How did Millville get its name?
A sawmill near the headwaters of Mill Creek in the late 1800s formed the nucleus of the town, according to the Delaware Public Archives. Source: archives.delaware.gov.
What was the steam sawmill at Millville?
The town grew up around a steam sawmill run by Capt. Peter Townsend in the late 1800s, and later became a center for lumber, farm products and commercial fishing. Source: millville.delaware.gov.
What was Millville's role in the Civil War?
Local men volunteered for the Union, and Company D of the Sixth Delaware Volunteer Infantry, recruited largely from the area, mostly guarded Fort Delaware. Source: millville.delaware.gov.
What notable events are in Millville's history?
The Blizzard of 1888 hit the area, the Millville fire company bought its first motorized truck in 1936, and the Lord Baltimore School building was completed in 1932. During World War II, German prisoners of war worked locally. Source: millville.delaware.gov.
Events, holidays and occasions
When is the Millville tree lighting?
The town lights its tree at Evans Park in early December. In 2025 it was Thursday, December 4, at about 6:05 p.m. Source: coastalpoint.com.
Is Millville part of the Fire and Ice Festival?
Yes. Evans Park in Millville hosts the Sunday finale, with a final ice carving demonstration, in the 2026 festival (January 30 to February 1). The Bethany-Fenwick Area Chamber leads the event. Source: selbyville.delaware.gov.
Where is the nearest farmers market to Millville?
The Bethany Beach Farmers Market meets Sundays from 8 a.m. to noon, May 31 to September 6 in 2026. The Millsboro market meets Saturdays 8 a.m. to noon. Source: agriculture.delaware.gov.
Does Millville have a Fourth of July parade?
No Millville parade was found in recent regional listings. Nearby Bethany Beach holds a noon parade and an evening fireworks show. Source: bestofbethany.com, wdel.com.
Is Return Day a holiday in Millville?
Return Day is a Sussex County legal holiday under Delaware Code Title 1, Section 501: the second day after the General Election, after 12:00 noon. It falls on the Thursday after Election Day in even-numbered years, and in 2026 that is November 5. The main celebration is held in Georgetown. Source: delcode.delaware.gov, visitsoutherndelaware.com, dagsboro.delaware.gov.
Weather, geography and hazards
What is the climate like in Millville, Delaware?
Using NOAA 1991 to 2020 climate normals from the Georgetown Delaware Coastal Airport station, the nearest of the stations we use, the average January low is 28.6 degrees F and the average July high is 87.7 degrees F. Annual precipitation averages 43.88 inches. The station is not inside Millville, so readings in town can differ a little, especially near the water. Source: ncei.noaa.gov.
How much snow does Millville get per year?
The Georgetown airport normals table we use for Millville does not publish snowfall. The nearest station we fetched with a 1991 to 2020 snowfall normal is the Lewes station, at 10.5 inches a year. Treat that as a regional reference, not a measurement for Millville. Source: ncei.noaa.gov.
Is Millville in a flood zone?
Part of Millville 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 only about 13 feet, which is low ground. 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 Millville 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 Millville 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.
How big is Millville and how high above sea level is it?
The 2020 Census Gazetteer lists Millville at 2.552 square miles of land and 0 square miles of water. Elevation at the Census center point is about 13 feet above sea level (USGS 3DEP), and ground height varies across town. Source: www2.census.gov, epqs.nationalmap.gov.
Schools, parks and getting around
What school district serves Millville?
Millville's town welcome brochure lists Lord Baltimore Elementary, Selbyville Middle and Indian River High as local schools, which are Indian River School District schools. The brochure itself does not name the district. Source: millville.delaware.gov, schooldigger.com.
What ZIP code covers Millville?
Millville uses ZIP code 19967. Source: millville.delaware.gov.
Is there a public library in Millville?
The town brochure lists South Coastal Library in Bethany Beach, 43 Kent Avenue, as the library for residents. Source: millville.delaware.gov, sussexcounty.lib.de.us.
What major roads serve Millville?
DE 26 (Atlantic Avenue) runs through Millville, according to DelDOT's SR 26 project from Clarksville to the Assawoman Canal. Source: deldot.gov.
What parks or outdoor areas are in or near Millville?
Evans Park at Millville, 32517 Dukes Drive, is open dawn to dusk with pickleball courts, a playground and a community center for rent. Source: millville.delaware.gov.