Cheswold is a town located in Kent County Delaware. Cheswold has a 2024 population of 2,364. Cheswold is currently growing at a rate of 4.74% annually and its population has increased by 22.23% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,934 in 2020.
The average household income in Cheswold is $82,606 with a poverty rate of 14.7%. The median age in Cheswold is 41.7 years: 43.2 years for males, and 39.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Cheswold was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 852 | 51.98% |
| Black or African American | 596 | 36.36% |
| Two or more races | 146 | 8.91% |
| Asian | 30 | 1.83% |
| Native American | 15 | 0.92% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 575 | 2.85 | 88.9 | 11.1 |
| Married | 237 | 3.42 | 93.7 | 6.3 |
| Non Family | 171 | 1.23 | 84.2 | 15.8 |
| Female | 137 | 3.8 | 86.1 | 13.9 |
| Male | 30 | 3.27 | 90 | 10 |
3.33
Average Family Size
2.85
Average Household Size
88.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 128 | 11.5% |
| Associates Degree | 93 | 8.36% |
| Bachelors Degree | 112 | 10.06% |
| Graduate Degree | 70 | 6.29% |
| High School Graduate | 430 | 38.63% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19 | 1.71% |
| Some College | 261 | 23.45% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 585 | 526 | 79 |
| Black | 366 | 341 | 65 |
| Hispanic | 114 | 69 | 29 |
| 2+ Races | 64 | 27 | 7 |
| Asian | 22 | 20 | 9 |
| Native American | 15 | 6 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 93.17%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 40.91%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $33,542 | $33,125 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $52,813 | $0 | $46,250 |
| High School Graduate | $34,625 | $37,250 | $32,188 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $32,717 | $0 | $25,893 |
| Overall | $37,083 | $45,580 | $34,095 |
| Some College | $53,393 | $68,250 | $46,667 |
$37,083
Average Earnings
$45,580
Average Male
$34,095
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
81.59% of Cheswold residents speak only English, while 18.41% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 8.76% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 758 | 177 | 23.35% |
| Black | 596 | 41 | 6.88% |
| Multiple | 146 | 22 | 15.07% |
| Hispanic | 193 | 22 | 11.4% |
| Asian | 30 | 1 | 3.33% |
14.7%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.93%
Male Poverty Rate
17.12%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cheswold is White, with 23.35% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cheswold is Asian, with 3.33% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.98%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.56%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.4%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14.97% |
| High School | 13.72% |
| Some College | 10.17% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.85% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 20% |
| Male Unemployed | 15.79% |
| Female Employed | 10.13% |
| Male Employed | 3.74% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $63,889 | $81,598 |
| Households | $68,083 | $82,606 |
| Married Families | $81,875 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $44,375 | $58,304 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.8%
Male Marriage Rate
35.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
131
Number of Veterans
123
Male Veterans
8
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 42 |
| First Gulf War | 35 |
| World War II | 16 |
| Korea | 13 |
| Second Gulf War | 8 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 52 |
| 35 to 54 | 31 |
| 65 to 74 | 26 |
| 55 to 64 | 22 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 87 | 12.54% |
| Black | 39 | 9.65% |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 6.67% |
| Hispanic | 5 | 3.62% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.58%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.17%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.8%
Labor Force Participation
56.5%
Employment Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
37.89%
Born in Cheswold
84.75%
Native Born
15.25%
Foreign Born
4.15%
Non Citizen
11.1%
Naturalized
84.75% of Cheswold residents were born in the United States, with 37.89% having been born in Delaware. 4.15% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,902 | 107 | 3.83% |
| 2028 | 2,795 | 108 | 4.02% |
| 2027 | 2,687 | 108 | 4.19% |
| 2026 | 2,579 | 107 | 4.33% |
| 2025 | 2,472 | 108 | 4.57% |
| 2024 | 2,364 | 107 | 4.74% |
| 2023 | 2,257 | 245 | 12.18% |
| 2022 | 2,012 | 47 | 2.39% |
| 2021 | 1,965 | 31 | 1.6% |
| 2020 | 1,934 | 222 | 12.97% |
| 2019 | 1,712 | 48 | 2.88% |
| 2018 | 1,664 | 42 | 2.59% |
| 2017 | 1,622 | 21 | 1.31% |
| 2016 | 1,601 | 23 | 1.46% |
| 2015 | 1,578 | 6 | 0.38% |
| 2014 | 1,572 | 5 | 0.32% |
| 2013 | 1,567 | 23 | 1.49% |
| 2012 | 1,544 | 22 | 1.45% |
| 2011 | 1,522 | 21 | 1.4% |
| 2010 | 1,501 | 0 | 0% |