Delmar Town, Delaware
As of the census of 2000, there were 1407 people, 542 households, and 344 families residing in the town. The population density was 1498.9 people per square mile (578.73/kmē), it is Delaware's 29th most densely populated town. There were 595 housing units at an average density of 633 per square mile (244.4/kmē). The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 3.04. Age range in the town was well distributed with 26.6% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 26% from 25 to 44, 19% from 45 to 64, and 21.3% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 78.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 71.3 males. The median age is 37.3 years, The median age of males and females living in Delmar Town was 35.1 and 39.8 years respectively. The racial makeup of the town was 1052 White, 293 Black or African American, 6 American Indian, 18 Asian, Native Hawaiian, 28 from two or more races and 10 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the town was $26818, it is Delaware's second poorest town by median household income. The median income for a family in the town was $35521, making it the ninth poorest town by median family income among the Delaware. The per capita income for the town was $15060, it would be the 17th lowest town by per capita income in the U.S. state of Delaware. The median income was $20976, Males have a median income of $22500 versus $17169 for females.
In 2000, 323 pupils and students, of which 42.11% are male and 57.89% are female, 22.96% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 9.91% nursery or pri school, 6.5% kindergarten, 41.8% elementary school, 29.41% high school and 12.38% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 1407 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 1410 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 1414 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 1426 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 1441 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 1456 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 1467 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 1476 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 1483 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 1500 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 1516 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 14 | 18 | 32 |
| Kindergarten | 10 | 11 | 21 |
| Elementary school | 68 | 67 | 135 |
| High school | 37 | 58 | 95 |
| College or graduate school | 7 | 33 | 40 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delmar town, Delaware | $26818 | $35521 | $15060 |
| Sussex County, Delaware | $39208 | $45203 | $20328 |
| Delaware, United States | $47381 | $55257 | $23305 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |