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Delmar, DE


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Delmar, Delaware

Delmar, Delaware, in Sussex county, is 72 miles SE of Bowie, Maryland (center to center) and 81 miles SE of Baltimore, Maryland. There are 1,407 residents in the town.

The People and Families of Delmar

In Delmar, about 45% of adults are married. If you love being around young kids, you'll appreciate Delmar. In the town, more so than in most towns, people can be found in one-person households. People in Delmar are less likely to be married than people elsewhere.

Women are better represented than men in the town. There are a lot of senior citizens in Delmar.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Delmar had a median family income of $35,521.

Political Inclinations

Delmar folks tended to give their money ($1,000) to John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Delmar Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Delmar that were owner-occupied was 58%. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in the town. Cheap apartment rents is one thing Delmar has going for it. As a whole, property taxes tend toward the pricey side in the town, but this often equates to better schools and government services.

Commuting

In Delmar, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Delmar strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Delaware):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Delmar Racial Diversity
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 18%Delmar Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Delmar, DE

Comparing Delmar to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Delaware (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population109
Children Under 5 Years Old108
Racial Diversity94
Senior Citizens98
Well-Paid Single Women63
Age of the Population57
Well-Paid Single Men32
Male Share of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size54
Portion of People Married25

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults65
People Above Poverty45
People in Middle Class or Better44
Median Family Income32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use84
Working at Home88
Walking and Biking to Work75
Short Commute Times65

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone99
Housing Recently Built55
Affordability of Rents59
Affordability of Property Taxes41
Seasonal and Vacation Housing34

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime35
Low Violent Crime24
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