Delmar is a town located in Sussex County Delaware. Delmar has a 2024 population of 2,275. Delmar is currently growing at a rate of 2.66% annually and its population has increased by 11.63% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,038 in 2020.
The average household income in Delmar is $61,997 with a poverty rate of 14.4%. The median age in Delmar is 36.5 years: 33.7 years for males, and 39.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Delmar was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,554 | 64.8% |
| Black or African American | 626 | 26.11% |
| Two or more races | 184 | 7.67% |
| Asian | 28 | 1.17% |
| Other race | 6 | 0.25% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 886 | 2.6 | 62.2 | 37.8 |
| Non Family | 336 | 1.05 | 45.2 | 54.8 |
| Married | 332 | 3.61 | 75.6 | 24.4 |
| Female | 167 | 3.36 | 62.3 | 37.7 |
| Male | 51 | 3.75 | 86.3 | 13.7 |
3.38
Average Family Size
2.6
Average Household Size
62.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 122 | 7.79% |
| Associates Degree | 136 | 8.68% |
| Bachelors Degree | 219 | 13.98% |
| Graduate Degree | 90 | 5.74% |
| High School Graduate | 648 | 41.35% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 39 | 2.49% |
| Some College | 313 | 19.97% |
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 | 1,053 | 939 | 175 |
| Black | 350 | 305 | 54 |
| 2+ Races | 117 | 117 | 40 |
| Hispanic | 107 | 107 | 68 |
| Asian | 18 | 16 | 12 |
| Other Race | 3 | 3 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 66.67%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $50,865 | $77,308 | $48,295 |
| Graduate Degree | $65,129 | $0 | $65,216 |
| High School Graduate | $29,400 | $49,688 | $24,643 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $34,868 | $45,250 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,054 | $48,750 | $34,803 |
| Some College | $39,850 | $39,464 | $40,938 |
$40,054
Average Earnings
$48,750
Average Male
$34,803
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.96% of Delmar residents speak only English, while 7.04% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.21% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,436 | 171 | 11.91% |
| Black | 613 | 139 | 22.68% |
| Asian | 28 | 11 | 39.29% |
| Multiple | 184 | 11 | 5.98% |
14.4%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.76%
Male Poverty Rate
14.09%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Delmar is Asian, with 39.29% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Delmar is Multiple, with 5.98% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.62%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.71%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.77%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 13.18% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11.97% |
| Some College | 11.78% |
| High School | 11.09% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 59.26% |
| Male Employed | 9.03% |
| Female Employed | 5.64% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $65,948 | $72,335 |
| Households | $55,625 | $61,997 |
| Married Families | $80,500 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,104 | $37,156 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.4%
Male Marriage Rate
35.4%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
115
Number of Veterans
98
Male Veterans
17
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 42 |
| Second Gulf War | 35 |
| First Gulf War | 35 |
| World War II | 3 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 35 |
| 65 to 74 | 29 |
| 35 to 54 | 22 |
| 75+ | 16 |
| 18 to 34 | 13 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 78 | 6.57% |
| 2+ Races | 22 | 17.19% |
| Hispanic | 22 | 20% |
| Black | 15 | 3.56% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.1%
Veteran Poverty Rate
42.86%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.9%
Labor Force Participation
54.9%
Employment Rate
5.2%
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
29.94%
Born in Delmar
94.91%
Native Born
5.09%
Foreign Born
3%
Non Citizen
2.09%
Naturalized
94.91% of Delmar residents were born in the United States, with 29.94% having been born in Delaware. 3% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,572 | 60 | 2.39% |
| 2028 | 2,512 | 59 | 2.41% |
| 2027 | 2,453 | 59 | 2.46% |
| 2026 | 2,394 | 60 | 2.57% |
| 2025 | 2,334 | 59 | 2.59% |
| 2024 | 2,275 | 59 | 2.66% |
| 2023 | 2,216 | 59 | 2.74% |
| 2022 | 2,157 | 62 | 2.96% |
| 2021 | 2,095 | 57 | 2.8% |
| 2020 | 2,038 | 206 | 11.24% |
| 2019 | 1,832 | 38 | 2.12% |
| 2018 | 1,794 | 25 | 1.41% |
| 2017 | 1,769 | 37 | 2.14% |
| 2016 | 1,732 | 33 | 1.94% |
| 2015 | 1,699 | 31 | 1.86% |
| 2014 | 1,668 | 29 | 1.77% |
| 2013 | 1,639 | 24 | 1.49% |
| 2012 | 1,615 | 18 | 1.13% |
| 2011 | 1,597 | 9 | 0.57% |
| 2010 | 1,588 | 0 | 0% |