Claymont Authority

Claymont is a middle-income small town of 8,786 with home prices 1.3× below the Delaware median.

Claymont, Delaware

In New Castle County, Delaware, Claymont anchors a community of 8,786. The median household income stands at $74,712.

Definition and scope

Located in New Castle County, Delaware, Claymont 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 (not on file) and is part of the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Claymont has approximately 8,786 residents. The median age is 41.5 years. Roughly 56% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $276,600.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 49.0%
• Black or African American: 27.7%
• Hispanic or Latino: 9.1%
• Asian: 10.1%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Claymont is $74,712. Poverty rate stands at 10.0%. Unemployment rate at last release was 2.4%. Educational attainment: 35.9% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Claymont:

• Public schools: 3
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 7

Getting around

The nearest commercial airport serving Claymont is Spitfire Aerodrome. Federal court business routes through Leonard L Williams Justice Center. Amtrak service is available at Wilmington, Delaware.

Geography and climate

Claymont sits at an elevation of 109 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.