Dagsboro Authority

Dagsboro is a middle-income small town of 1,376.

Dagsboro, Delaware

Population in Dagsboro stands at 1,376 — placing it among the smaller communities of Sussex County, Delaware. Households here earn a median of $60,607.

Definition and scope

Dagsboro sits within Sussex 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 Seaford, DE metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Dagsboro has approximately 1,376 residents. The median age is 42.3 years. Roughly 84% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $318,400.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 66.8%
• Black or African American: 12.6%
• Hispanic or Latino: 8.3%
• Asian: 3.6%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Dagsboro is $60,607. Poverty rate stands at 10.4%. Unemployment rate at last release was 3.2%. Educational attainment: 14.2% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Dagsboro:

• Public schools: 1
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 4

Getting around

For air travel, residents typically use West Private Airport. Federal court business routes through Sussex County Courthouse. Amtrak service is available at Newark, Delaware.

Geography and climate

Elevation here is 29 feet. Local growing conditions correspond to USDA hardiness zone 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.