Cheswold Authority

Cheswold is a upper-middle-income, family-oriented small town of 2,143.

Cheswold, Delaware

Population in Cheswold stands at 2,143 — placing it among the smaller communities of Kent County, Delaware. The median household income stands at $86,875.

Definition and scope

Located in Kent County, Delaware, Cheswold operates within Delaware's county-municipal framework. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District at-large and is part of the Dover, DE metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Cheswold has approximately 2,143 residents. The median age is 45.6 years. Roughly 95% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $314,600.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 44.4%
• Black or African American: 37.9%
• Hispanic or Latino: 9.8%
• Asian: 2.1%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Cheswold is $86,875. Poverty rate stands at 7.2%. Unemployment rate at last release was 4.4%. Educational attainment: 21.3% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Cheswold:

• Public schools: 20
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 2

Getting around

The nearest commercial airport serving Cheswold is Jenkins Airport. Federal court business routes through Kent County Courthouse. Amtrak service is available at Newark, Delaware.

Geography and climate

Cheswold sits at an elevation of 32 feet above sea level. The USDA plant hardiness zone is 7b.

References

• Delaware State Authority — state-level reference for Delaware.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.