Millsboro Authority

Millsboro is a upper-middle-income small town of 7,424.

Millsboro, Delaware

In Sussex County, Delaware, Millsboro anchors a community of 7,424. Median household income is $78,707.

Definition and scope

Millsboro 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

Millsboro has approximately 7,424 residents. The median age is 39.5 years. Roughly 68% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $332,600.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 62.3%
• Black or African American: 16.8%
• Hispanic or Latino: 10.4%
• Asian: 3.6%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Millsboro is $78,707. Poverty rate stands at 8.3%. Unemployment rate at last release was 1.7%. Educational attainment: 34.2% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Millsboro:

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

Getting around

For air travel, residents typically use West Private Airport. The closest U.S. courthouse for federal proceedings is Sussex County Courthouse. For passenger rail, the nearest Amtrak station is Newark, Delaware.

Geography and climate

Millsboro sits at an elevation of 21 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.