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Smyrna, Delaware, in Kent county, is 31 miles S of Wilmington, Delaware (center to center) and 50 miles SW of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The town is considered part of the Dover metropolitan area. Smyrna has a population of 5,679.
In Smyrna, about 47% of adults are married.
There is an unusually large share of women in Smyrna.
In 2000, Smyrna had a median family income of $42,355.
In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Smyrna ($1,400). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.
About 59% of housing units in Smyrna are owner-occupied.
In Smyrna, 95% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Smyrna to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Delaware (State):
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| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
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| Working at Home | | |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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