Dagsboro is a town located in Sussex County Delaware. Dagsboro has a 2024 population of 990. Dagsboro is currently growing at a rate of 3.02% annually and its population has increased by 13.27% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 874 in 2020.
The average household income in Dagsboro is $70,552 with a poverty rate of 8.87%. The median age in Dagsboro is 37.6 years: 32.9 years for males, and 44.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Dagsboro was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,017 | 76.01% |
| Two or more races | 161 | 12.03% |
| Black or African American | 130 | 9.72% |
| Native American | 22 | 1.64% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 528 | 2.53 | 76.1 | 23.9 |
| Married | 215 | 3.22 | 64.7 | 35.3 |
| Non Family | 215 | 1.19 | 85.1 | 14.9 |
| Female | 84 | 3.54 | 84.5 | 15.5 |
| Male | 14 | 6.71 | 64.3 | 35.7 |
3.36
Average Family Size
2.53
Average Household Size
76.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 118 | 12.38% |
| Associates Degree | 125 | 13.12% |
| Bachelors Degree | 54 | 5.67% |
| Graduate Degree | 51 | 5.35% |
| High School Graduate | 388 | 40.71% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 39 | 4.09% |
| Some College | 178 | 18.68% |
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 | 765 | 669 | 95 |
| Black | 122 | 103 | 7 |
| Hispanic | 52 | 10 | 1 |
| Asian | 8 | 8 | 2 |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| Native American | 5 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 25%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $46,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $76,250 | $0 | $74,375 |
| High School Graduate | $31,875 | $55,146 | $27,167 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $62,760 | $63,411 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,156 | $56,123 | $26,333 |
| Some College | $30,625 | $49,000 | $16,830 |
$40,156
Average Earnings
$56,123
Average Male
$26,333
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.72% of Dagsboro residents speak only English, while 5.28% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.15% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 945 | 91 | 9.63% |
| Native | 22 | 22 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 86 | 22 | 25.58% |
| Black | 130 | 3 | 2.31% |
| Multiple | 161 | 2 | 1.24% |
8.87%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.18%
Male Poverty Rate
10.38%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Dagsboro is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Dagsboro is Multiple, with 1.24% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.33%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.75%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.21%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 11.08% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.52% |
| Some College | 5.61% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3.18% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 20.69% |
| Female Employed | 7.8% |
| Male Employed | 1.44% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $81,077 | $88,383 |
| Households | $65,625 | $70,552 |
| Married Families | $81,855 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $36,853 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.1%
Male Marriage Rate
42.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
54
Number of Veterans
51
Male Veterans
3
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 26 |
| Second Gulf War | 8 |
| Korea | 5 |
| First Gulf War | 2 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 24 |
| 55 to 64 | 12 |
| 75+ | 11 |
| 35 to 54 | 7 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 54 | 6.1% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
27.78%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.78%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.4%
Labor Force Participation
58.3%
Employment Rate
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
41.18%
Born in Dagsboro
96.86%
Native Born
3.14%
Foreign Born
2.54%
Non Citizen
0.6%
Naturalized
96.86% of Dagsboro residents were born in the United States, with 41.18% having been born in Delaware. 2.54% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,135 | 29 | 2.62% |
| 2028 | 1,106 | 29 | 2.69% |
| 2027 | 1,077 | 29 | 2.77% |
| 2026 | 1,048 | 29 | 2.85% |
| 2025 | 1,019 | 29 | 2.93% |
| 2024 | 990 | 29 | 3.02% |
| 2023 | 961 | 25 | 2.67% |
| 2022 | 936 | 30 | 3.31% |
| 2021 | 906 | 32 | 3.66% |
| 2020 | 874 | -57 | -6.12% |
| 2019 | 931 | 19 | 2.08% |
| 2018 | 912 | 22 | 2.47% |
| 2017 | 890 | 18 | 2.06% |
| 2016 | 872 | 17 | 1.99% |
| 2015 | 855 | 17 | 2.03% |
| 2014 | 838 | 15 | 1.82% |
| 2013 | 823 | 12 | 1.48% |
| 2012 | 811 | 10 | 1.25% |
| 2011 | 801 | 10 | 1.26% |
| 2010 | 791 | 0 | 0% |