Delmar Authority

Delmar is a middle-income small town of 2,412 with home prices 1.5× below the Delaware median.

Delmar, Delaware

Population in Delmar stands at 2,412 — placing it among the smaller communities of Sussex County, Delaware. The median household income stands at $61,250.

Definition and scope

Located in Sussex County, Delaware, Delmar 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 Seaford, DE metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Delmar has approximately 2,412 residents. The median age is 35.5 years. Roughly 64% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $232,800.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 59.9%
• Black or African American: 25.9%
• Hispanic or Latino: 7.3%
• Asian: 2.0%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Delmar is $61,250. Poverty rate stands at 9.2%. Unemployment rate at last release was 2.8%. Educational attainment: 18.4% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Delmar:

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

Getting around

Bennett Airport provides commercial air service for the area. The closest U.S. courthouse for federal proceedings is Wicomico County Courthouse. Amtrak service is available at New Carrollton, Maryland.

Geography and climate

Delmar sits at an elevation of 53 feet above sea level. Local growing conditions correspond to USDA hardiness zone 7a.

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.