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Dagsboro, DE
Town in Sussex County, Delaware.
Population
1,376
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
957
ZIP codes
0
Dagsboro and its ZIP codes
Dagsboro at a glance
- Dagsboro is 83% denser than Delaware as a whole.
- The median household income is $60,607, 29% below the Delaware median of $84,954.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $318,400 (10% below Delaware) and median rent is $1,151 a month.
Local data for Dagsboro, DE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Dagsboro, DE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,607
Poverty rate
10.4%
Median home value
$318,400
Median rent
$1,151/mo
Homeownership
84.1%
Bachelor's or higher
14.2%
Median age
42.3
Average commute
25.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (299), Irish Americans (269), Italian Americans (108).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sussex County. PPP loans are for Dagsboro.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,350
96,307 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$73,647
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.8B
FY 2026, $11,856 per person
How people get to work
Dagsboro, DE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.6%
- Carpooled12.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home6.5%
Average one-way commute: 25.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Dagsboro, DE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
2,069
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
15,126
12.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 29°F
43.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Dagsboro, DE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.9%
U.S. 33.3% +0.6 pts
Diabetes
12.0%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.1%
U.S. 12.8% +3.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.7%
U.S. 11.1% -1.4 pts
Cities near Dagsboro
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FrankfordTown | 1.6 mi | 1.2 |
| MillsboroTown | 3.9 mi | 5.1 |
| SelbyvilleTown | 5.5 mi | 3.9 |
| MillvilleTown | 6.6 mi | 2.5 |
| Ocean ViewTown | 7.4 mi | 2.8 |
| Long NeckCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 2.8 |
| Bishopville, MDCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 2.9 |
| Bethany BeachTown | 9.7 mi | 1.1 |
| South BethanyTown | 10 mi | 0.5 |
| Whaleyville, MDCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1 |
| Willards, MDTown | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| Fenwick IslandTown | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| GeorgetownTown | 12 mi | 5 |
| Ocean Pines, MDCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 6.5 |
| Pittsville, MDTown | 14 mi | 1.5 |
| Dewey BeachTown | 14 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dagsboro, DE in?
- Dagsboro is in Sussex County, Delaware.
- What is the population of Dagsboro, DE?
- About 1,376 people live in Dagsboro, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dagsboro?
- Nearby places include Frankford (1.6 mi), Millsboro (3.9 mi), Selbyville (5.5 mi), Millville (6.6 mi), Ocean View (7.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023