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Delaware City, Delaware, in New Castle county, is 11 miles S of Wilmington, Delaware (center to center) and 34 miles SW of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The city has a population of 1,453.
In Delaware City, about 48% of adults are married.
Interestingly, Delaware City is known for having more men than similar cities.
In 2000, Delaware City had a median family income of $50,294.
The streets of Delaware City are considered safe by both national and state standards.
About 78% of housing units in Delaware City are owner-occupied. People in the city pay more in property taxes per residence than in most communities in the state.
In Delaware City, 92% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in Delaware City are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most.
Delaware City strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Delaware):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Low Property Crime (vs. State) | Top 7% |  |
| Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 12% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 14% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 15% | |
Comparing Delaware City to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Delaware (State):
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| Male Share of the Population |  | |
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| Racial Diversity | |  |
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| Female Share of the Population | | |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
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