Seaford is a city located in Sussex County Delaware. Seaford has a 2024 population of 8,983. Seaford is currently growing at a rate of 2.84% annually and its population has increased by 12.41% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,991 in 2020.
The average household income in Seaford is $62,951 with a poverty rate of 20.23%. The median age in Seaford is 43.4 years: 41.4 years for males, and 45.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Seaford was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,492 | 55.77% |
| Black or African American | 2,536 | 31.48% |
| Two or more races | 649 | 8.06% |
| Asian | 252 | 3.13% |
| Other race | 126 | 1.56% |
| 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 | 3,392 | 2.29 | 50.1 | 49.9 |
| Married | 1,277 | 2.99 | 79.7 | 20.3 |
| Non Family | 1,162 | 1.26 | 38.3 | 61.7 |
| Female | 677 | 2.63 | 29.8 | 70.2 |
| Male | 276 | 2.52 | 12 | 88 |
2.75
Average Family Size
2.29
Average Household Size
50.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 692 | 12.68% |
| Associates Degree | 478 | 8.76% |
| Bachelors Degree | 499 | 9.15% |
| Graduate Degree | 344 | 6.3% |
| High School Graduate | 1,867 | 34.22% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 238 | 4.36% |
| Some College | 1,338 | 24.52% |
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 | 3,476 | 3,153 | 700 |
| Black | 1,471 | 1,077 | 92 |
| Hispanic | 249 | 147 | 2 |
| 2+ Races | 219 | 107 | 17 |
| Asian | 104 | 79 | 34 |
| Other Race | 47 | 43 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 91.49%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 32.69%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $62,159 | $90,417 | $48,649 |
| Graduate Degree | $66,579 | $88,289 | $59,821 |
| High School Graduate | $28,480 | $0 | $28,493 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,758 | $47,927 | $24,654 |
| Overall | $40,260 | $47,917 | $29,617 |
| Some College | $41,172 | $46,250 | $33,800 |
$40,260
Average Earnings
$47,917
Average Male
$29,617
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
80.22% of Seaford residents speak only English, while 19.78% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 10.82% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,031 | 657 | 16.3% |
| Black | 2,489 | 646 | 25.95% |
| Hispanic | 630 | 323 | 51.27% |
| Multiple | 594 | 149 | 25.08% |
| Other | 126 | 38 | 30.16% |
20.23%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.03%
Male Poverty Rate
18.51%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Seaford is Hispanic, with 51.27% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Seaford is White, with 16.3% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.73%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.9%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.57%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25.46% |
| High School | 23.52% |
| Some College | 19.43% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.48% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 38.46% |
| Male Employed | 14.23% |
| Female Employed | 9.35% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $60,699 | $72,075 |
| Households | $49,469 | $62,951 |
| Married Families | $69,940 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,483 | $44,271 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.2%
Male Marriage Rate
36.0%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
537
Number of Veterans
503
Male Veterans
34
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 362 |
| First Gulf War | 105 |
| Second Gulf War | 50 |
| Korea | 25 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 315 |
| 55 to 64 | 84 |
| 75+ | 81 |
| 35 to 54 | 57 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 454 | 11.54% |
| Black | 83 | 4.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.84%
Veteran Poverty Rate
55.51%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.6%
Labor Force Participation
52.8%
Employment Rate
11.5%
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
44.11%
Born in Seaford
88.62%
Native Born
11.38%
Foreign Born
6.05%
Non Citizen
5.34%
Naturalized
88.62% of Seaford residents were born in the United States, with 44.11% having been born in Delaware. 6.05% 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 | 10,223 | 248 | 2.49% |
| 2028 | 9,975 | 248 | 2.55% |
| 2027 | 9,727 | 248 | 2.62% |
| 2026 | 9,479 | 248 | 2.69% |
| 2025 | 9,231 | 248 | 2.76% |
| 2024 | 8,983 | 248 | 2.84% |
| 2023 | 8,735 | 214 | 2.51% |
| 2022 | 8,521 | 272 | 3.3% |
| 2021 | 8,249 | 258 | 3.23% |
| 2020 | 7,991 | -55 | -0.68% |
| 2019 | 8,046 | 157 | 1.99% |
| 2018 | 7,889 | 161 | 2.08% |
| 2017 | 7,728 | 152 | 2.01% |
| 2016 | 7,576 | 144 | 1.94% |
| 2015 | 7,432 | 130 | 1.78% |
| 2014 | 7,302 | 123 | 1.71% |
| 2013 | 7,179 | 97 | 1.37% |
| 2012 | 7,082 | 80 | 1.14% |
| 2011 | 7,002 | 86 | 1.24% |
| 2010 | 6,916 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 6,699 | 1,010 | 17.75% |
| 1990 | 5,689 | 433 | 8.24% |
| 1980 | 5,256 | -281 | -5.07% |
| 1970 | 5,537 | 1,107 | 24.99% |
| 1960 | 4,430 | 1,343 | 43.51% |
| 1950 | 3,087 | 283 | 10.09% |
| 1940 | 2,804 | -7,419 | -72.57% |