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Smyrna, DE


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Smyrna, Delaware

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.

The People and Families of Smyrna

In Smyrna, about 47% of adults are married.

There is an unusually large share of women in Smyrna.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Smyrna had a median family income of $42,355.

Political Inclinations

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.

Smyrna Housing

About 59% of housing units in Smyrna are owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Smyrna, 95% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Smyrna Affordability of Property Taxes
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Smyrna Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Smyrna, DE

Comparing Smyrna 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
Racial Diversity96
Children Under 5 Years Old87
Senior Citizens88
Age of the Population45
Well-Paid Single Men33
Male Share of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size68
Portion of People Married36

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty56
People in Middle Class or Better45
Median Family Income45
College Educated Adults46

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work66
Public Transportation Use54
Short Commute Times31
Working at Home22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
Affordability of Rents78
Housing Recently Built68
People Living Alone54
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime57
Low Violent Crime25

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