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Delmar, DE
Town in Sussex County, Delaware.
Population
2,412
Land area
1.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,269
ZIP codes
0
Delmar and its ZIP codes
Delmar at a glance
- Delmar is about 2.4 times as dense as Delaware as a whole.
- The median household income is $61,250, 28% below the Delaware median of $84,954.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $232,800 (34% below Delaware) and median rent is $906 a month.
Local data for Delmar, DE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Delmar, DE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,250
Poverty rate
9.2%
Median home value
$232,800
Median rent
$906/mo
Homeownership
64.4%
Bachelor's or higher
18.4%
Median age
35.5
Average commute
29.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (380), German Americans (185), Italian Americans (144).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sussex County. PPP loans are for Delmar.
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
Delmar, DE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.5%
- Carpooled11.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home7.9%
Average one-way commute: 29.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Delmar, 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
49.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Delmar, DE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.2%
U.S. 33.3% +1.9 pts
Diabetes
12.2%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.6%
U.S. 12.8% +2.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.1%
U.S. 11.1% -1.0 pts
Cities near Delmar
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Delmar, MDTown | 1.9 mi | 1.7 |
| Parsonsburg, MDCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 1.3 |
| Salisbury, MDCity | 6.7 mi | 13.8 |
| LaurelTown | 7.3 mi | 2.8 |
| BethelTown | 8.2 mi | 0.4 |
| Hebron, MDTown | 8.3 mi | 1.3 |
| Pittsville, MDTown | 8.7 mi | 1.5 |
| Sharptown, MDTown | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| Fruitland, MDCity | 11 mi | 3.8 |
| Galestown, MDTown | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| Mardela Springs, MDTown | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| Willards, MDTown | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| BladesTown | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| Quantico, MDCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.1 |
| Powellville, MDCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.6 |
| SeafordCity | 14 mi | 5.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Delmar, DE in?
- Delmar is in Sussex County, Delaware.
- What is the population of Delmar, DE?
- About 2,412 people live in Delmar, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Delmar?
- Nearby places include Delmar, MD (1.9 mi), Parsonsburg, MD (6.3 mi), Salisbury, MD (6.7 mi), Laurel (7.3 mi), Bethel (8.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023