Smyrna Authority

Smyrna is a middle-income town of 13,165 with home prices 1.2× below the Delaware median.

Smyrna, Delaware

Smyrna is a Delaware town in Kent County, Delaware, home to 13,165 residents. Households here earn a median of $67,048.

Definition and scope

Smyrna sits within Kent County, Delaware, one of Delaware's administrative subdivisions. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District (not on file) and is part of the Dover, DE metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Smyrna has approximately 13,165 residents. The median age is 34.3 years. Roughly 76% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $291,400.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 53.9%
• Black or African American: 28.0%
• Hispanic or Latino: 11.8%
• Asian: 1.3%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Smyrna is $67,048. Poverty rate stands at 12.9%. Unemployment rate at last release was 3.4%. Educational attainment: 21.6% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Smyrna:

• Public schools: 6
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 2

Getting around

For air travel, residents typically use Smyrna Airport. Federal court business routes through Kent County Supreme Courthouse. Amtrak service is available at Newark, Delaware.

Geography and climate

Smyrna sits at an elevation of 45 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.