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Millsboro, DE


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Millsboro, Delaware

Millsboro, Delaware, in Sussex county, is 63 miles S of Vineland, New Jersey (center to center) and 86 miles SE of Baltimore, Maryland. The town has a population of 2,360.

The People and Families of Millsboro

In Millsboro, about 49% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Millsboro live by themselves. The town is known for its large population of single adults.

There is an unusually large share of women in Millsboro. The town benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Millsboro had a median family income of $32,708.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Millsboro Housing

About 55% of housing units in Millsboro are owner-occupied. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Housing in Millsboro tends to be newer construction. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments.

Commuting

In Millsboro, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Millsboro Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Millsboro, DE

Comparing Millsboro 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 Population1010
Senior Citizens109
Racial Diversity105
Age of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Women85
Children Under 5 Years Old64
Well-Paid Single Men32
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married25
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults65
People in Middle Class or Better43
People Above Poverty33
Median Family Income31

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times77
Public Transportation Use73
Walking and Biking to Work74
Working at Home45

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Housing Recently Built109
People Living Alone99
Seasonal and Vacation Housing99
Affordability of Property Taxes76
Affordability of Rents48

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime36
Low Violent Crime12
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